and purchase charming gifts for your favourite people. For reservations, call Gillian at 905-468-3123. I've just found out that the RiverBrink Art Museum , for the first time in its history, will be open during the winter. Exhibitions extended to the end of March 2013 are RiverBrink's War of 1812, Portraits from the Collection, L'autoportrait/Self-portrait , A Circle of Friends: The Canadian Art Club , and Scenes of Martyrdom: The Death of Wolfe. Also on my list of things to try is the swish new CounterCulture Supper Club, put on by the Gathering Niagara organization. This series features cutting-edge cuisine by famous Niagara chefs every Friday between 5 and 9 p.m. at Coffee Roasters in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake An integral part of the holiday fun for me is wine country's merry offerings of libations and gift items. I find special treats at the annual Stocking Days of Christmas event during December. The event provides access to new and limited releases, while most wineries have unique vintages available only on site -- great gifts for wine-lovers. During Diamond Estates -- the Winery's 12 Days of Christmas, you can develop your own signature cocktail -- maybe even win the prize for the most creative concoction. Sights and lights The holiday lights of Niagara-on-the-Lake make for a breathtaking stroll around town. In addition, a must-see during the holidays is the CAA Winter Festival of Lights along the Niagara Parkway and into Niagara Falls. Until January 31, the festival features giant lighted Disney