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A podcast by Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake that dives into the stories shaping Niagara’s wine, tourism, and creative community. From behind-the-scenes chats with winemakers to broader conversations about food, culture, and the people driving Niagara forward, NOTM brings you closer to the heart of the region.

Recorded at the beautiful Largos Loft in downtown St. Catharines, each episode offers a thoughtful and often surprising look at what makes Niagara such a dynamic place to live, work, and create.

Check out our episodes…

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Niagara on the Mic is hosted by

Craig has spent over a decade immersed in Ontario’s wine industry, starting out during university at tasting bars and on winery tours in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Beamsville. After graduating, he moved into wholesale sales and marketing, where he spent eight years collaborating with some of Canada’s largest wine brands and retailers.

Today, Craig serves as Senior Manager, Eastern Estates at Arterra Wines Canada, overseeing five of Ontario’s premier wineries: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Kew Vineyards, Domaine Le Clos Jordanne, and Sandbanks.

He’s also an active voice in Niagara’s tourism ecosystem, sitting on the boards of the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Tourism Partnership of Niagara, and the Niagara Wine Festival — helping shape the region’s wine and tourism landscape from the ground up.

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Katie is a marketing manager and entrepreneur working in Niagara’s wine and tourism industry. As Marketing Manager for Wineries of Niagara on the Lake, she helps bring major local festivals to life, including the Niagara Icewine Festival, and oversees brand partnerships, sponsorships, and digital campaigns that promote the region’s wineries to audiences across Canada and internationally.

She’s also the co-owner of Wandering Spirits, a coffee shop and cocktail lounge in downtown St. Catharines focused on good drinks, thoughtful design, and community.

Katie is actively involved in Niagara’s creative and cultural community through board work and collaborative projects spanning marketing, podcasting, and brand development.

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