WXXI Public Broadcasting – WXXI 2015 Auction
Auction Ends: May 9, 2015 11:00 PM EDT

Town Packages

2015 WXXI AUCTION TOWN TRAVEL PACKAGE: NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Item Number
C4106-3385
Estimated Value
444 USD
Sold
362 USD to Roseisland
Number of Bids
24  -  Bid History

Item Description

This new town package you will take you north across the Canadian border to quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake. Experience its history, shops, restaurants and so much more.

Enjoy a peaceful stay at the BLAIRPEN HOUSE COUNTRY INN located in a quiet garden setting in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Relax on your own balcony and patio off of your ensuite queen room and enjoy a European breakfast in the morning. The Inn is located three minutes from the Shaw Festival Theatre and two blocks from the shopping and restaurant district.

  • Item: Overnight for two with European breakfast, $204 Value
  • Expiration date: 12/31/2015
  • Conditions: Reservations are a must, based on availability. Smoke-free, mature environment.  A two night minimum in high season may be required.
  • Website: www.blairpenhouse.com

OLD TOWN TOURS is the best way to connect to and feel the heartbeat of Niagara-on-the-Lake. On this 90-minute walking tour you will explore the rich history of the people, places, and events that formed of Niagara-on-the-Lake Explore. The local guides’ enthusiasm and knowledge will combine to inform and captivate you each step along the way as you visit more than 20 sites that encompass the National Historic District.

CHOCOLATE FX AND REIF WINERY TASTINGS AND TOURS, are right in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Region.  CHOCOLATE FX carefully crafts artisan chocolate making an incredible assortment of over 85 products that delight even the most discriminating palate. Watch the creation of the delicacies from a chocolate production viewing area and sample the candy at the chocolate tasting bar, as seen on The Food Network. The Chocolate FX team says, “If you can’t dip it in chocolate it isn’t worth eating!”  After your private tour and tasting at Chocolate FX, you will be able to dip and decorate your own strawberry!  The family-owned REIF WINERY was founded by Ewald Reif in 1977 on the tradition of hundreds of years of winemaking in the Rhine River Valley in Germany. The winery opened in 1982 and has produced world renowned, award-winning wines ever since. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard and wine production facility and, of course, a tasting of the distinct wines.

REFUGE ANTIQUES & GIFTERY carries anything and everything, but specializes in antiques and wonderful whatevers…distinctive and classic pieces, lovely tea cups and silver, an assortment of furniture from today and yesterday, unique light fixtures, fine china and linens, just the right item for him and her and much more. You’ll enjoy discovering delightful treasures throughout the shop.

  • Item: $50 gift certificate, Canadian currency
  • Expiration date: None
  • Website: www.refugeniagara.com
  • Facebook:  www.facebook.com/RefugeNiagara?fref=ts

A very special experience is awaiting you in the heart of historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. RISTORANTE GIARDINO offers its patrons true Italian cuisine at its finest.  A glance at the exceptional menu and wine list suggests that this is dining for the discerning palate. Authentic Italian dishes brought to Canada are prepared by experienced chefs expressly for Ristorante Giardino. Main courses include meat and fish dishes, and our pasta is made daily in our kitchens using only the finest fresh ingredients. The pastry chef works his magic to create an array of exquisite and irresistible desserts.

  • Item: $100 gift certificate
  • Expiration date: 12/30/2015
  • Website:  gatehouse-hotel.com/ristorante-giardino
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/GateHouseHotel.RistoranteGiardino

Learn more about Niagara on the Lake, www.niagaraonthelakeinfo.com and Niagara-on-the-Lake Magazine, www.niagaraonthelake.com/effect/theeffect5

Gift certificates have no cash value in United States or Canadian currency.