The Niagara Foundation — a registered charity with a voluntary Board — helps to champion and safeguard the architectural, cultural and environmental integrity of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Foundation works to preserve:

The Foundation works to preserve:

  • Built heritage: historical buildings, landmarks, streetscapes, gathering places
  • Natural heritage: significant landscapes, and biodiversity
  • Tangible culture: monuments, books, works of art, and artifacts
  • Intangible culture: folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge

Summer parties support heritage advocacy and initiatives

To support our activities, every summer The Niagara Foundation holds cocktail parties, each on a different Saturday, at a different home in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

From 5:30 to 7:30, drinks and hors d’oeuvres are served in a garden setting, rain or shine.

Donation of $250 per person covers all four parties – come once, twice or every time!

The 2025 dates are:

  • Saturday, June 21
  • Saturday, July 19
  • Saturday, August 23
  • Saturday, September 13

The Wilderness

To support our most ambitious project to date, consider donating to The Wilderness Fund.

The Wilderness in Niagara on the Lake

The Wilderness, as it’s been known for over one hundred years, is an almost five-acre parcel of land located at 407 King Street, opposite The Commons, in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Read about the Wilderness

Who we’re celebrating:
Niagara Historical Society

This will be our 20th year of recognizing a “Living Landmark” in Niagara-on-the-Lake – an individual or group who demonstrates an outstanding contribution to the quality of life in Niagara. We think it’s appropriate to celebrate the Niagara Historical Society (the NOTL Museum) on its 130th anniversary. Tickets for the Nov. 15 event will be available in early fall.
More about Living Landmark

What we’re watching:
2025 Town Official Plan

The NOTL Council has set a target to submit a new Official Plan (OP) to the province by October. This is the fundamental local policy document for planning and development so it matters a lot when it comes to heritage. The Town is starting with the 2019 adopted OP which was fairly solid on heritage matters. We’ve provided our input and we’re watching to see what changes.
Our views on the Official Plan

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