Greater Niagara Boating Club

09/16/2026

GRUMPY GRAMMA’S GALLEY – September 17 - 20

Don’t forget Grumpy Gramma’s at the Greater Niagara Boat Club has been nominated for Best Bang for Your Buck in the Niagara Falls Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting is now open and runs until September 25—please take a moment to cast your vote and show your support!

https://best-businesses.thereaderschoice.ca/o/niagara-falls/readers-choice-2026-voting/food-and-drink/best-bang-for-your-buck

APPETIZERS
Coconut Shrimp - Homemade Jumbo Coconut Shrimp served with Sweet Thai Sauce or Plum.
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks - Served with marinara sauce.

MAINS
Roast Beef Sub - Slow roasted sirloin on a freshly baked baguette topped with garlic mayo, sautéed mushrooms, green peppers, onions and provolone cheese. Served with fries & gravy or salad.
Betty Lou Sandwich – AKA – Chicken-N-Waffles - Homemade waffle toasted with cheddar and applewood bacon, topped with buttermilk fried chicken breast, coleslaw and pickles, drizzled with maple sauce. Served with fresh-cut fries or salad.

**Please note: Shellfish will not be cooked in the fryers. Shrimp will be prepared separately in a pan to prevent cross-contamination.**

Thursday Only – September 17
One pound of fresh jumbo chicken wings served with blue cheese or ranch, celery, and carrots for $13.00. Eat in only, please!

Friday Only – Fish and Chips – September 18
Straight from Atlantic Canada, beer-battered or pan-fried haddock is served with fresh-cut fries or salad, homemade coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
One piece meal is $16.00
Add an extra piece for only $6.00

Polls are open and we want YOUR Votes in the Niagara Readers' Choice.

09/16/2026

09/14/2026

BUSKER THURSDAY – September 17th

Richard Pare will provide this week’s Busker entertainment.

Please see our lineup below:
September 24 – Winston James
October 1 – Ian McAllister
October 8 – Don Sexsmith
October 15 – Roland Croteau
October 22 – Rhythm and Bass
October 29 – Winston James
We kindly invite you to support our buskers. Please be advised that these performances are provided solely in exchange for monetary donations. We encourage you to express your appreciation through contributions. Thank you for your continued support of our buskers.

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

BUSKER THURSDAY – September 10th
Rhythm and Bass will provide this week’s Busker entertainment.

Please see our lineup below:
• September 17 – Richard Pare
• September 24 – Winston James
• October 1 – Ian McAllister
• October 8 – Don Sexsmith
• October 15 – Roland Croteau
• October 22 – Rhythm and Bass
• October 29 – Winston James
We kindly invite you to support our buskers. Please be advised that these performances are provided solely in exchange for monetary donations. We encourage you to express your appreciation through contributions. Thank you for your continued support of our buskers.

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09/02/2026

GRUMPY GRAMMA’S GALLEY

We are excited to announce that Grumpy Gramma’s at the Greater Niagara Boat Club has been nominated for Best Bang for Your Buck in the Niagara Falls Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting opens August 31 and closes September 25.

Polls are open and we want YOUR Votes in the Niagara Readers' Choice.

09/02/2026

PROJECT SHARE DONATION

On Monday, August 31, GNBC presented Project Share with a cheque for $1,610.00. The donation came from additional Poker Run card sales, matched by the club. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

09/02/2026

HOLIDAY HOURS – Monday, September 7

The Bar will be open from 12:00 PM till 5:00 PM. The Kitchen will NOT be open.

WEDNESDAY OPENING

Please be advised that Wednesday clubhouse and kitchen operations will conclude for the season on Wednesday, September 2.

08/30/2026

GNBC Turtle Release

On Sunday, August 23rd, the GNBC was proud to host its 1st Annual Turtle Release, marking an exciting milestone in the club’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and the protection of our local wildlife.

This event is the result of four years of dedicated remediation work at the club, including efforts to restore and replant native aquatic plant species. During that process, we made an exciting discovery: the adjacent property owned by OPG is also an important nesting ground for turtles.

Recognizing the importance of protecting these nesting areas, GNBC, with the help of Martine Esraelian, began working to foster and protect the turtle nests and reduce the risk of predation. Raccoons and skunks, both natural residents of the property, can pose a significant threat to turtle nests and hatchlings.

As the project progressed, it became apparent that some of the nests were already at considerable risk. Martine reached out to Sarah Ward of Niagara Turtles, who holds the necessary permits to excavate and incubate turtle eggs. With Sarah’s assistance, two vulnerable nests were carefully excavated for incubation, providing the developing turtles a controlled condition in which to hatch and be released under safe conditions.

On Sunday, members of the GNBC had the opportunity to witness the culmination of these efforts firsthand.

To commemorate the occasion, GNBC hosted an information session at the club pavilion, where interested members learned more about the turtles, their habitat, and the importance of protecting these species. Ann Yagi of 8 Trees, along with members of Niagara Wildlife at Risk (NWAR) a community group were on hand to provide education, answer questions, and assist with the successful release of the new hatchlings.

For many in attendance, seeing these tiny turtles make their way into their natural environment was a memorable experience—and a powerful reminder of the impact that a community can have when it comes together to protect the environment around us.

What began as a four-year effort to restore native aquatic vegetation has grown into something much greater: an opportunity for the GNBC community to play a meaningful role in protecting local wildlife and preserving the natural habitat we are fortunate to enjoy.

The GNBC looks forward to it’s continued partnership with Martine Esraelian in what will be a long term monitoring and research opportunity.