Down Syndrome Niagara’s Friendship Walk is a family focused event that raises awareness and funds for our community. Please join us for family fun, games, food, draws and much more!

The Warehouse Flea Market is Niagara's 1 and only pop up thrift bar. Vintage, handmade & so much more.

Explore the 220+ year old building on our site, learn about heritage conservation techniques, discover stories of rural farming families and connect with Niagara’s rich history on a highly engaging tour led by our passionate staff and volunteers!

Tours are about 70 minutes and start every hour on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visitors are welcome to drop-in for a tour, or sign up so we know what to expect from your group. Admission by donation.

 Come to enjoy an elegant evening of wonderful wine and non-alcoholic beverages, fabulous food catered by Vintage Hotels, and exciting silent auction, our popular “wine pull”, plus dancing to the live music of Sandy Vine and the Midnights.  The event will be held under the canopy tent at the beautiful Chateau des Charmes Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

This year, Barktoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10am to 3pm at Burgoyne Woods in St. Catharines. There will be a walkathon (1km or 5km), tons of activities, a 50/50 draw, and raffles. Some of our adoptable dogs will also drop by to say hello! This is a great event to share with the whole family, dogs included, so we hope to see you all there!

Proceeds from Barktoberfest go to the dog socialization fund, which supports medical procedures, field trips and outings, international transfers, canine massages, and basic dog necessities (collars, leashes, treats, toys, etc.). Don't worry, our cats and small animals also receive a portion of the proceeds, so all the shelter animals benefit from this great event!

Explore the 220+ year old building on our site, learn about heritage conservation techniques, discover stories of rural farming families and connect with Niagara’s rich history on a highly engaging tour led by our passionate staff and volunteers!

Tours are about 70 minutes and start every hour on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visitors are welcome to drop-in for a tour, or sign up so we know what to expect from your group. Admission by donation.

Join us for stories and a scavenger hunt at the site of the oldest home in St. Catharines! 

The St. Catharines Public Library will kick off the morning by reading a storybook in our historic Dining Room. Then, follow us for an exciting I-Spy Scavenger Hunt of our inspiring grounds. Come discover the agricultural and Indigenous connections to this amazing site seeped in centuries of history! 

Afterwards, we invite families to discover and explore the Homestead property. We encourage avid learners to take their curiosity online! Follow along for a digital tour using GuideTags. 

Oktoberfest All Day Event

Featuring:

A la carte kitchen (bratwurst, pork snitzel, sauerkraut, perogies)

Music: Band Ansambel Sibaj

Axe Throwing / Bonfire

Games / Fun / Prizes for best Oktoberfest costume

Enjoy afternoon tea in a 1798 manor with savoury and sweet treats.