Best Seasonal Show — The Orchard on Catawba or Gideon Owen Wine Co.

These sprawling venues offer year-round fun on Catawba Island in Ohio.

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 Picnic — Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

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

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.

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Best Island Afternoon — Pelee Island

A day trip to Canada's southernmost inhabited island reveals a perfect mix of historic ruins, scenic lakeside rides and sunset dining.

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Best Outdoor Playground — Glass City Metropark

Discover an extraordinary, nature-inspired playground on the Maumee River in Toledo, where kids can explore, splash, and soar in a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure.

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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 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.

Best Dahlias — Colour Pop Flowers

A fifth-generation flower grower in LaSalle, Ontario, invites visitors to pick their own blooms from a vibrant acre of more than 30,000 dahlias.

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Best Cat Cafe — Purrista Cat Cafe

Discover a one-of-a-kind destination in Erie, Pennsylvania, where you can sip on a warm latte and mingle with adorable adoptable cats at this charming and cozy cat cafe.

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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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