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The Cyclist’s Wine Guide to the Niagara Region

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On the surface, there’s certainly plenty to love about Canada’s lush Niagara Region. Verdant and green, orchards and vineyards extend in every direction. In the distance, the fast-moving waters that plunge over Niagara Falls crash down with awe-inspiring, ferocious intensity. But much of what makes this green corner of the world special is actually underneath it. Translation: The soil here is special. Although the wine industry in the Niagara Region is relatively young—serious winemaking here dates only to the 1980s—the area is smack-dab in the middle of an ancient glacial plain, which over thousands of years has enriched the soil with pockets of different minerals and nutrients. This means that the terroir of one vineyard can wildly differ from another’s just down the road. In other words, if you’ve tasted one Niagara wine, you most certainly have not tasted them all.

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5 Essential Vegan-Friendly Spots to Explore in St. Catharines

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With its famously majestic waterfalls and fertile fields, Canada’s bountiful Niagara Region has long been associated with earthly wonders. From rolling hills lined with neat rows of carefully tended grapevines to roadside stands overflowing with ripe fruit, this green stretch of the world doesn’t only draw in vegetarians and vegans. It appeals to anyone who appreciates pristine produce bursting with flavor, carnivores included. So it only makes sense then that the area’s largest city, St. Catharines, is home to an impressive, burgeoning vegan dining scene. With this in mind, we recently went on a quest for plant-based perfection; these are the five spots that any self-respecting vegan (and vegetable lover) should have on their must-visit list.

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8 Not-to-Be-Missed Restaurants in Edmonton

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Edmonton is somewhat of a renaissance city. It’s cool, but coy. Has a lot to offer, but doesn’t want to brag. The capital of [Alberta](http://bit.ly/2MYtyyB), Edmonton is a center for culture and education, and hosts a thriving arts scene. In recent years, a crop of new restaurants has arrived––like the crowd-pleasing Biera and cocktail-centric Clementine––giving [Edmonton](http://bit.ly/2NtacSD) major cred in the food world. Area chefs aren’t simply satisfied with making good food; they’re making it artful, interesting, and as local as it comes. Whether they’re boasting farm-to-table traditions or a menu beholden to all-things Italian, these are eight restaurants you won’t want to miss in The Big E.