Best Fountain — Whistling Gardens

Witness a modern marvel of garden design with a visit to a breathtaking water theater in Wilsonville, Ontario, where an intricate fountain show dances to music in a tribute to classical artistry.

Best Peach Pie — The Pie Plate

Savor the taste of a perfect dessert crafted with meticulous care from orchard-fresh fruit and baked to a golden perfection in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Best of Lake Erie — Readers' Picks

From best hot spots and hiking destinations to fine dining, wineries, cheap eats, waterpark, boutique and more, get the scoop on all of the best places to plan your next dinner date, family outing, weekend getaway, or extended vacation.

Best New On-the-Water Living — Estates at Waterwood

Get a closer look at a legendary Lake Erie waterfront estate in Vermilion, Ohio, that's shedding its mysterious past and transforming into a luxurious new lifestyle community.

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Gordon Lightfoot's Daughter To Honor the Edmund Fitzgerald by Singing His Famous Ballad

Meredith Moon says her dad would be happy to be a part of the 50-year memorial of the ship's sinking.

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Best Picnic — Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

Relax and recharge with a unique vintage picnic experience amid the beautiful lavender fields of Waterford, Ontario.

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Nautical Trading Co. Brings Old Treasures to Lake Erie Shore

Discover this Port Clinton, Ohio, shop that finds, restores and sells salvaged ship parts.

Millie Magoo's Opens in Lakeside, Ohio, as Ottawa County's Only Bookstore

Owner Traci Richards didn't plan on her story unfolding the way it did, but has found happiness and hope in the community around her.

Best New Look — Vermilion

From a reimagined beachfront to new eateries and lodging this Ohio waterfront is undergoing a renaissance built on its strong maritime roots and community spirit.

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Huron, Ohio, Marina Gets New Owner

Plans are underway to upgrade the facility, including new docks and expanded services.

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Best Canal — Erie Canal Versus Welland Canal

Get a closer look at the crucial waterways that shaped North American history and commerce and growth of our beloved waterfront cities.

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