Niagara’s Hidden Histories: Black Heritage Tour

Join us as Journeys by CAA Niagara has partnered with Niagara Bound Tours, to offer an immersive, story-rich journey through the Niagara Region’s critical role in Black North American history.

Led by renowned historian, guide, and storyteller Lezlie Harper, a descendant of Freedom Seekers, this tour brings to life the people, places, and events that shaped the Underground Railroad and the development of early Black communities in Canada.

Travel with Lezlie to sites of her ancestors which included landings where Freedom Seekers first felt freedom including that of Josiah Henson (character used in the Uncle Tom’s Cabin book), drive by the church of Harriet Tubman, see areas where Blacks first settled and much more. The history covers from the late 1700s to present day. Lezlie will share personal family stories as well as the history.

Included in this tour is “shoebox lunch” that is the variation of the original shoebox lunch that was used during the Jim Crow era when Blacks were not allowed in restaurants.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR

All admission costs and fees for use of facilities

Niagara Bound Tours Step-On guide who knows the local sites and history

'Shoebox Lunch' of fried chicken, salad, and other soul food.

Return transportation from Thorold aboard a Niagara Airbus 23 Person Executive Coach

All taxes and gratuities included

ABOUT Lezlie Harper

Lezlie’s tours move beyond dates and facts – they connect travelers to lived experiences, resilience, triumph, and legacy. Travelers gain access to historic sites, community landmarks, and lesser-known stories across Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Fort Erie, and surrounding communities. Lezlie also assists visitors in exploring other destinations across North America, helping them extend their learning and deepen their understanding of Black history beyond Niagara.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CAA Niagara - Administrative Office, 3271 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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