Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara College's School of Culinary Arts is located at the 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Our campus sits in the heart of Niagara's agricultural, wine and culinary country, which features a burgeoning craft beer industry. Niagara College's School of Culinary Arts offers opportunities unprecedented in Canadian education, with exceptional student experiences via on-campus labs, and enterprises such our 40-acre vineyard, NC Teaching Brewery, NC Teaching Distillery, NC Teaching Spa, NC Teaching Greenhouse, hop yard and apiary.
Work-integrated learning is always on the menu. Students gain experience as they prepare food for retail, restaurant service, pop-up dining, banquets and catering. As the college hosts numerous highly anticipated ticketed events, and its world-renowned campus draws prominent visitors – from royalty to dignitaries to celebrities – students are at the heart of the action.
Culinary students also learn while making a difference through NC's integrated Feed the Community program.
October 28, 2026
It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and on Tuesday, November 3, pancake lovers can start their morning off with a sweet stack at the annual Gillian’s Place Wrapped in Courage Pancake Breakfast. Once again, Niagara College is supporting the event, which runs from 7 to 9 a.m. at […]
October 15, 2026
From award-winning restaurants and wineries to craft breweries and bakeries, NC alumni are making their mark on Canada’s culinary scene, with several graduates connected to establishments recognized in the prestigious 2026 MICHELIN Guide selections. Seven NC alumni have been identified among the chefs, entrepreneurs and professionals associated with MICHELIN-recognized establishments across Canada, including two Niagara […]
September 24, 2026
On September 18, Niagara College welcomed members of the Indigenous community to the Daniel J. Patterson Campus for the 2026 Indigenous Niagara Outstanding Achievement Awards (INOAA). Hosted by the Niagara Academy of Indigenous Relations (NAIR), the awards recognize Indigenous leaders, artists, educators and allies whose contributions are shaping the Indigenous cultural, educational and artistic landscape […]
September 15, 2026
NC’s General Arts and Science program is now among seven diploma programs with a direct launchpad to a degree from Niagara University thanks to a new agreement between the two long-standing educational partners. Students from select NC diploma and advanced diploma programs – from Business, Culinary Management (Co-op), and Education Assistance and Adult Supports, to […]
September 04, 2026
Toast to the harvest at Benchmark with Niagara College’s expert winemaker. NC’s Winemaker’s Dinner will be held at Benchmark Restaurant (Daniel J. Patterson Campus) on Thursday, September 24 (from 6-10 p.m.). The evening celebrates NC’s Teaching Winery, the first of its kind in Canada, and its award-winning head winemaker Allison Findlay – who is also […]
August 14, 2026
The award-winning Event Management program is returning to Niagara College with a modern makeover this Fall – including flexible delivery options, enhanced experiential learning opportunities and an updated curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s event industry. Based at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake – in the heart of Niagara’s premier […]
July 02, 2026
Representatives from the Government of Georgia experienced applied learning firsthand at Niagara College during a visit to the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake on June 5. Hosted by the Partnerships and Enterprises team, the visit provided an opportunity to showcase the College’s strengths in hands-on learning, student experience, and international collaboration. “As Niagara College […]
June 10, 2026
On June 10, Niagara College celebrated the third day of its Spring 2026 Convocation ceremonies, where more than 900 graduates crossed the stage at the Welland Campus Simplii Financial Athletic Centre. The day featured two ceremonies honouring graduates from programs that support key sectors and communities across Niagara. The morning ceremony recognized graduates from the […]
June 10, 2026
Success is on the menu for four new graduates from Niagara College’s Class of 2026 who were recently honoured with Benchmark Student Experience Scholarships. Established to celebrate students within the Culinary, Tourism, and Beverage Studies division who bring more to the table than just academic excellence, the winter term scholarships were awarded for leadership, teamwork, […]
June 10, 2026
Originally from Montreal and now living in St. Catharines, Lillianne Coron enrolled at NC after moving to Ontario in 2021. What began as an opportunity to explore an interest in food soon evolved into a passion and a career path she had never previously considered. Since arriving at Niagara College, Coron has completed three programs, […]
