Niagara Falls Ontario Canada Links to Travel and Education

 

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If you visit the area you can expect to visit picturesque Vineyards and wineries where you'll have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines any anything from reasing and Chardonnay to red wines and the famous ice wine.  I highly recommend taking a scenic drive out to the area or you can also book one of the many Wine Tours available most of the wineries offer tasting flights where you can choose three or four wines and sip them at your leisure.

About Aly Smalls

Travel guides and itineraries that focus on finding hidden gems, secret spots and lesser known places. I like to give you all the real-world info you need about visiting a destination and what to expect when you're there (as in, not what you only see on the 'gram). Mostly dog-friendly and couples travel through Alberta, British Columbia (and other parts of Canada), 

Niagara Falls and Niagara Region

Niagara Falls was first incorporated in 1904 and was organized into a new Region in 1970 and is now part of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

Niagara Falls overlooks the 54 M (177 ft) high Horseshoe, or Canadian falls. In 1905 large-scale hydroelectric plants began operations. Sir Adam Beck No. 1 opened in 1921, has a production capacity of 498 MW and Sir Adam Beck No. 2 opened in 1954, has a production capacity of 1440 MW.

In 1885 the Ontario provincial government established the Niagara Parks Commission. The orderly, landscaped quality of Queen Victoria Park gradually extended steadily along the Niagara river to the south to Fort Erie by 1915 and north to Niagara on the lake by 1931.

The Niagara Region contains several attractions which include Queen Victoria Park, Table Rock Scenic Tunnels, Spanish Aero Car, the annual Winter Festival of Lights; the historical museum at Lundy's Lane, the Maid of the Mist, Marineland, Skylon Tower, Minolta Tower, IMAX Theatre, the Butterfly Conservatory, the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Canada One Factory Outlets, Casino Niagara and Fallsview, the Clifton Hill Attractions and several world class golf courses.
Links to Regional Municipality of Niagara Education Information
Public Education- Elementary and Secondary Schools

The District School Board of Niagara is a school board in the public school system of Ontario, Canada, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Its head office is in St. Catharines. The DSBN operates schools in each of the twelve municipalities in the region.

The English as Second Language (ESL) program is a temporary support program for students in grades 1 to 8 whose first language is not English. Students in the ESL program are working towards the same Ontario curriculum expectations as other students. The ESL program helps students with vocabulary, and reading and writing strategies to help them in all subject areas. The ESL program is available at all DSBN elementary schools.

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA
191 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7P4 Canada Phone: 905-641-1550


Niagara Catholic District School Board
427 Rice Road Welland ON L3C 7C1 Canada Phone: 905.735.0240

List of all Niagara High Schools with addresses
Universities

Brock University is a public research university in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. It is the only university in Canada in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, at the centre of Canada's Niagara Peninsula on the Niagara Escarpment. Brock offers the Intensive English Language Program (IELP). Students who meet undergraduate admission requirements but don’t meet Brock's English language proficiency requirements can apply to the IELP/undergraduate program. Students must submit an official English proficiency test score, such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc., with your application. Once at Brock, students will write the Brock CamLA placement test. Both tests will be reviewed and students will be placed in the IELP level that reflects the higher of the two test scores. Levels range from preparatory to advanced Level 5. Each level or term is 12 weeks long with 25 hours of instruction per week.
Colleges
Niagara College

Niagara College’s intensive English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program offers five levels of English language skill development, welcoming beginners through advanced English proficiencies, and are each four months in duration. The most rigorous language program at Niagara College, EAP is designed for secondary school (high school) graduates and English as a Second language (ESL) learners as the program focuses on preparing you for English language post-secondary studies and career advancement. Applicants to this program should be in the process of completing, or have completed, their final year of secondary school. The Niagara College EAP program is designed to strengthen all areas of English Language skills with the ultimate goal of preparing students for the workforce or to allow one to continue studies in one of the undergraduate or graduate programs at Niagara College.

Career and Skills Training Organizations

Niagara Parks School of Horticulture

Municipality - Cities/Towns

Lincoln - Beamsville, Campden, Jordan Station, Vineland, Vineland Station

Fort Erie - Crystal Beach, Fort Erie, Ridgeway, Stevensville

Grimsby - Grimsby

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls

Niagara-On-The-Lake - Niagara-On-The-Lake, Queenston, St. Davids, Virgil

Pelham - Fenwick, Fonthill, Ridgeville

Port Colborne - Port Colborne, Sherkston

St. Catharines - St. Catharines

Thorold - Allanburg, Port Robinson, Thorold

Wainfleet - Wainfleet, Lowbanks

Welland - Welland

West Lincoln - Binbrook, Caistor Centre, Canfield, Grassie, Smithville, St. Anns, Wellandport

Top-Rated Things to Do in Hamilton, Ontario Canada Links to Travel and Education

 

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Video by 10 minute Travel is a virtual tour of the top-rated things to do in Hamilton, Ontario.

the iconic Royal Botanical Gardens. Spanning over 2,700 acres,
the vibrant art scene at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
Dundurn Castle
Webster Falls
the iconic Hamilton Farmers' Market.
the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

Hamilton Links:

Hamilton Tourism

Hamilton Waterfalls Guide

Hamilton’s Best Breweries, Cideries and Wineries

Hamilton Art Crawl on James North

Hamilton Ontario Canada Guide

Hamilton is located at the western corner of Lake Ontario. Hamilton is the steel manufacturing centre of Canada. Located on a fine port with access to rail and road points, Hamilton is well positioned as a heavy industry centre.

International students interested in living and learning in a smaller city should consider Hamilton. Prices are lower and facilities are excellent.

Hamilton Attractions

African Lion Safari is home to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals that roam freely in large, drive-through game reserves.

The Art Gallery of Hamilton permanent collection comprises over 7,500 works of art including key historical, modern and contemporary artworks.

The Canada Marine Discovery Centre features interactive exhibits and dynamic programs that bring alive the world of Canada's great waters.

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame profiles the great players and builders of this great Canadian game.

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum houses over 40 Aircraft including the only operational Avro Lancaster in North America.

Confederation Park is home of Canada's largest outdoor wave pool, six-storey body slides and giant tube slides.

Hamilton Military Museum exhibits uniforms, weapons and lifestyle from the War of 1812 to World War I.

Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology preserves two magnificent 70-ton steam engines which powered Hamilton's first municipal waterworks.

McMaster Museum of Art houses McMaster University's significant collection of 6,000 works of art and presents many public programs.

The Royal Botanical Gardens contains the world's largest lilac collection, 100,000 tulips, 250,000 iris blooms, 3,000 rose bushes, a festival series, a 30-kilometre trail system and four nature sanctuaries.

Hamilton Education listings

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board "HWDSB"

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board "HWDSB" is the public school board for the city of Hamilton and currently operates 103 elementary and secondary schools.

HWDSB provides a centralized reception and processing area for newcomers and their families whose first language is not English and who wish to study within HWDSB. The Welcome Centre conducts assessments for all secondary students entering the system who are new to Canada, and whose first language is a language other than English. The purpose of this initial assessment is to gather information about the student’s educational background, identify academic skills, and literacy proficiency in Mathematics and English. Recommendations regarding English and Math placements will be provided to the student and the school. Following the assessment, an appropriate school will be recommended and an appointment will be made for the student to register at the school.

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Education Centre (Main Office), 100 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H6 Canada

Hamilton Catholic Education Centre
90 Mulberry Street, P.O. Box 2012, Hamilton ON L8N 3R9 Canada

Hamilton University

McMaster University

McMaster University operates six academic faculties: the DeGroote School of Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Science, and Science. McMaster University is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada and has over 27,000 undergraduate and over 4,000 post-graduate students.

The McMaster Office for the Development of English Language Learners – more familiarly called MODEL – will offer a range of workshops as well as one-on-one consultations and individual language assessment. MODEL has a student adviser with experience in both ESL and counselling who can meet with students to discuss personal, social and academic concerns, and can also act as a conduit for other campus services. ESL and English for Academic Purposes specialists have used their expertise, their experiences with MELD students, as well as the research that‘s being done at ARiEAL to open McMaster services up to the more general ESL population at McMaster.

Downtown Centre at 50 Main Street East, Hamilton ON

Hamilton Colleges

Mohawk College

Mohawk College educates and serves 30,000 full-time, part-time and apprenticeship students at three campuses in Hamilton, Ontario. More than 1,200 international students from over 70 countries also attend Mohawk. Recognized as a leader in health and technology education, Mohawk is also one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario. Mohawk offers more than 150 programs, including award-winning collaborative degree programs with McMaster University. For students looking to continue their education, Mohawk has more than 200 articulation agreements (transferable credits) with Canadian and international universities and colleges.

English for Academic Purposes (GAS-EAP) at Mohawk is a comprehensive, multi-level program for domestic and international students. Enter at the level appropriate to your needs and advance to college level English skills. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Mohawk is a series of 8 levels of 7-week courses designed to develop students' language skills from pre-beginner to college level English.

Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, ON, Canada L9C 0E5

Online Education Services Apps Teaching Lessons Resources

English Language Grammar Lessons

How to Write & Writing Exercises

Video: 12 BEST Things To Do In Ottawa 2024 & Links to Travel and Education

 

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Video by Travel Scout - Welcome to this complete Ottawa Canada travel guide imagine a city that embodies the spirit of Canada where the whispers of History blend seamlessly with the buzz of Modern Life That's Ottawa for you the capital city of  Canada nestled on the South Bank of the Ottawa River in the Eastern portion of  Southern Ontario known best for its striking architecture panoramic views and vibrant culture Ottawa is a city that never ceases to impress not only is it the political heart of the country but it also boasts a rich tapestry of experiences that are quintessentially Canadian.

First 3 of 12 locations to visit:

1. Parliament Hill
2. Bywood Market
3. Canadian Museum of History 

Ottawa Attractions

Canadian Tulip Festival

In Commissioners Park - we invite you to come and celebrate with us! The Canadian Tulip Festival has been recognizing the sacrifices Canadian Soldiers made during the liberation of the Netherlands since 1953!

A Celebration of the Gift of Tulips and Canada's Role in the Liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War

Link to full details and festival information.

https://tulipfestival.ca/

Link to Google images of tulip festival

Ottawa Cultural and Historical Attractions

Arts Court Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography Carleton University Art Gallery Centrepointe Theatre Gallery 101 Great Canadian Theatre Company Kanata Symphony Orchestra Kanata Theatre Karsh-Masson Gallery

La Nouvelle Scene National Arts Centre National Gallery of Canada Opera Lyra Ottawa Ottawa Art Gallery Ottawa City Hall Gallery Parliament Hill Rideau Hall - Home of the Governor General SAW Gallery

Ottawa Museums

Bank of Canada Currency Museum Billings Estate Museum Canada Agriculture Museum (Experimental Farm) Canada Science and Technology Museum Canada Aviation Museum Canadian Museum of Civilization Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography Canadian Museum of Nature Canadian War Museum Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

Diefenbunker - Canada's Cold War Museum Goulbourn Museum Library and Archives Canada Nepean Museum Osgoode Township Historical Society & Museum Pinhey's Point Historic Site Royal Canadian Mint The Bytown Museum Watson's Mill

Ottawa Education Organizations

Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Support for English Language Learners - English Language Learners New to Ottawa - Once families have arrived in Ottawa, they should contact the Family Reception Centre at 613-239-2416 to make an appointment for initial assessment and school placement. The Family Reception Centre staff will recommend the most appropriate placement for students after assessing their educational background, English language proficiency and mathematics skills. The Family Reception Centre is open 12 months of the year and is located in the Adult High School building, 300 Rochester Street, Room 202. Families should call WELL BEFORE the first day of school in September, wherever possible, to avoid delays. Appointments will be scheduled only after families have arrived in Ottawa.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Support - ESL programs are intended for students whose first language is not English or is a variety of English significantly different from that used for instruction in Ontario schools and who arrive in Canada with age-appropriate first-language literacy skills and educational backgrounds. Secondary students receive a credit for their ESL language courses but the courses are not linked to any grade since placement is based on English language proficiency.

ELD programs are intended for students whose first language is not English or is a variety of English significantly different from that used for instruction in Ontario schools and who arrive in Canada with significant gaps in their education. They are most often from countries in which their access to education has been limited so that they have had limited opportunities to develop language and literacy skills in any language.

133 Greenbank Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2H6L3
613-721-1820
communications@ocdsb.ca

Ottawa Universities

University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa offers a full range of academic and professional undergraduate programs in both English and French in nine faculties and schools: Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Medicine, Science, Social Sciences. English language requirements for admission are: IELTS Overall score 6.5 Writing section 6.5; TOEFL IBT Overall score 86 Writing section 22; CAEL 60; DuoLingo 120; PTE 60.

The English Intensive Program (EIP) at the University of Ottawa is designed to build your confidence and help you acquire the language skills, academic abilities, and intercultural knowledge you need to succeed, both in your undergraduate or graduate program. You'll be given the tools to develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to effectively understand and communicate ideas in the academic context.

Centre for Language Learning - English Intensive Program
ESL 0105 - Pre-Academic Foundations in English
ESL 0110 - Academic Entry in English
ESL 0120 - Academic Development in English
ESL 0130 - Academic Enhancement in English
ESL 0140 - Academic Bridging in English

Carleton University

Carleton University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in: Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design, Public Affairs, Science and Business.

The language of instruction at Carleton University is English. For admission, students will need to demonstrate that their knowledge and use of English are strong enough for studies in an English language university. Students who submit any of the following scores may be eligible for an offer with no further ESL requirement and may begin full time degree studies: CAEL 70, Duolingo 115, TOEFL IBT 86 with 20 writing, IELTS 6.5 and PTE 60.

Carleton University Academic ESL courses (ESLA 1300, ESLA 1500, ESLA 1900), offer you the opportunity to start your university studies BEFORE you have satisfied Carleton's English as a Second Language Requirements (ESLR). The School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLaLS) offers three credit English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes (ESLA) course levels to improve your academic English in stages. The courses have been developed to target both language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and the research and study skills that you need in order to be successful in an English language university. Depending on your English skills and the ESL placement you receive from us, you may start your ESLA studies at the introductory, intermediate, or advanced level.

Ottawa Colleges

Algonquin College

Algonquin College is a public-sector polytechnic institution operating under the auspices of Ontario's Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. More than 20,000 students attend Algonquin College's Ottawa, Perth, and Pembroke, Ontario campuses, with tens of thousands more taking online programs. The College is the largest vocational training institution in Eastern Ontario, offering programs in everything from health, to business, media and design, trades and technology, heritage trades, public safety, community studies, hospitality and tourism, outdoor adventure, and more.

Algonquin College offers English as a Second Language (ESL) at Algonquin College Language Institute to improve English communication skills. Algonquin College courses are designed to meet various specific language needs, such as test preparation, language for business, and pronunciation. Your English language training focuses on a combination of lessons which includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Online Education Services Apps Teaching Lessons Resources

English Language Grammar Lessons

How to Write & Writing Exercises