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Member Spotlight
Niagara-on-the-Lake War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee
This group was formed to help celebrate Niagara-on-the-Lake's significant role in shaping Canada as we know it today.
From 2011 through 2014, this committee of the town will be planning many exciting events, re-enactments and celebrations to commemorate some of the historic events that helped form Canada 200 years ago.
Visit their website often to find updates on events and how you can become involved as a volunteer or just to learn a little bit about the history of our great country. Visit http://www.1812niagaraonthelake.ca/.
Niagara-on-the-Lake: A town of firsts
- First Capital of Ontario
- First Anti-Slavery Legislation was passed
- First Library in Ontario
- Birthplace of the Law Society of Upper Canada
- First newspaper in the province
- Oldest Golf Course in North America
**Check out the great 1812 Niagara-on-the-Lake video on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qilLsWxRF7M
NIAGARA ON FIRE! Click here for details on 2 of their amazing events - "Niagara On Fire" and "Niagara Under Occupation"
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