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.

Best Creative & Culinary Experience — The Beach Glass Lounge

Dive into a creative culinary experience where art and fine dining come together in a unique waterfront setting in Marblehead, Ohio.

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 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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Erie Flood of 1915

Discover how a massive tube saved Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Makings of Scotsman Hotel

Discover how legendary decorator Lori Morris helped turn a historic Niagara-on-the-lLake colonial into a posh $500+ a night accommodations.

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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.

Best Beach for Wine Lovers — Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery

Indulge in a perfect day of sun and sips at the only Ontario winery with its own private beach, where you can enjoy local wines right on the shores of Lake Erie.

Best Waterfalls — Canadian or New York

Which side will you fall for — the American or Canadian?

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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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Miller Ferries' Feathered Regular

With a decade of cameos, a signature split foot and a talent for working a crowd, Kenny the Gull has become a beloved character on the ride to the Ohio island of Put-in-Bay.

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