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APT International Training and Education September 11th & 12th 2002

Workshops
» Scaffolding for Historic Preservation Projects
» Conserving Stone Monuments and Tombstone Workshop
» Stained Glass Conservation Workshop

Symposiums
» ICOMOS Canada and US ICOMOS Heritage at Risk – International Responses to Fire: Prevention and Retrofit (learning by fire)

Tours
» Niagara Region: War, Water and Wine
» Grand River: Grand Landscapes: The Challenges and Opportunities for the Heritage of the Grand River Watershed
» Hamilton: Wet and Wild in Hamilton, Canada’s Steel City

Special Events
» Workshop Reception
» Workshop Dinner
» Conference Opening Reception
» Annual General Luncheon
» College of Fellows Lecture
» Luncheon - Setting the Agenda for APT
» Gala Banquet
» Affinity Group Meetings

[T1] Niagara Region: War, Water and Wine

The history of the Niagara region has been determined by its geography, this narrow isthmus between the United States and Canada, with the spine of the Niagara Escarpment running down its centre, divides two Great Lakes. The Niagara River, an early transportation route, divides two nations that were once at war. The Escarpment was a barrier and an asset. Travel on the oldest road in the province (the portage around Niagara Falls), experience War of 1812 battlefields, visit impressive "temples to power" (Niagara hydro generating stations), tour recent restoration projects, and visit a local winery on your day in Niagara. Our tour of the Canadian Niagara, Rankine Generating Station (1902) may be the last opportunity ever to see 19th century hydro-electric technology in operation. This last working station, on the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls is slated to cease operations in the next few years.