The DJP campus of Niagara College - Canada
When talking about the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada, it's impossible not to mention Niagara-on-the-lake, with its beautiful, peaceful scenery, fresh air, and vineyards that produce many famous wines.
Located near the Niagara Falls tourist area, this city proudly boasts Niagara College, specializing in Business, Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Beverages.
Why not visit the Daniel J. Patterson Campus ( DJP) – one of the university's two campuses in Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Nestled beside the Niagara Escarpment – a United Nations-designated World Biosphere Reserve – Niagara College's DJP Campus focuses on programs in sports, business, tourism, hospitality, environment, culinary arts, and beverages.
This institution has developed a unique teaching and learning model, with several businesses operating on campus, including: a 40-acre vineyard; the Canadian Culinary and Beverage Institute; Benchmark Restaurant; Spa; Nursery; a Brewery and Wine Production Training Facility ; and a Wine and Beer Showroom . To date, it remains the first and only school licensed by the Canadian government to teach and commercially produce beer and wine on campus.
Specifically, here are some training application models from Niagara College.
- The Living Laboratory : comprises ecological ponds, wetlands, community garden landscapes, a hop garden (for beer making), a culinary garden (growing fresh ingredients for cooking), and a 40-acre vineyard on campus, providing students with valuable hands-on experience from harvesting to processing and enjoying food and drinks (from farm to table).
- Canadian Food and Wine Institute : Provides students with practical training in food nutrition, culinary innovation, and beverages through classes in laboratories, baking practice rooms, cooking studios, and research facilities.
- Benchmark Restaurant : Students have the opportunity to intern and work at the on-campus restaurant, which is open to the public.
- NC Teaching Brewery : The school has Canada's first commercial teaching brewery, with a 1,500-square-meter extension on campus where students learn craft brewing.
- NC Teaching Winery : This is also the first commercial winery teaching facility in Canada, located on the Niagara College campus, and features a wine showroom open to the public.
- NC Teaching Distillery : The master blender program provides extensive hands-on training in a state-of-the-art teaching distillery.
- NC Teaching Spa : trains students to become beauty professionals, working with clients in a safe environment, while developing their skills and techniques.
- NC Teaching Nursery & Greenhouse : This is a training center for students majoring in horticulture and plant cultivation , and it is open to the public.
- Research and Innovation ( NC ): Through applied research and knowledge transfer activities, providing solutions for businesses, serving the community, and in key sectors.
Facilities for students:
In addition, the school also provides comfortable living and learning spaces to serve students, such as:
- A meeting place for students and The modern Student Commons and Cafeteria provides students with a friendly environment.
- Marotta Family Innovation Complex : Includes a sports arena, fitness center; agricultural research lab, classrooms, student entrepreneurship space, food science and food processing research laboratories, sustainable technologies such as electric vehicle charging stations, eco-friendly rooftop water retention systems, and irrigation systems.
- Student Services and Stores : On-campus bookstore, Library and academic quarters, Residences, Health Center, Cafeteria.
Area surrounding DJP Campus:
The DJP campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located between Glendale Boulevard and Queen Elizabeth Road, a transportation corridor between Toronto and the United States; there is a daily GO Bus service to Toronto.
Students and visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the Niagara Falls adjacent to the campus, explore Ontario's Wine Country, or visit Niagara Falls, the beautiful Niagara Park, and the Niagara River—all nearby. Students and visitors can also explore sandy beaches and enjoy summer fun along the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario; or participate in excellent recreational fishing, boating, and hiking, as well as vibrant festivals and events.
If you're looking to shop, there's the Niagara Outlet Collection located just across the street ("opposite" the school), which features over 100 well-known retail brands ranging from fashion and home goods to food.
Programs offered at DJP Campus - Niagara College - Canada
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Curriculum |
Industry code |
Number of semesters |
Work program internship |
Admission period |
campus |
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Bachelor's degree – 4 years |
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Business Administration – Restaurant and Hotel Management Honors Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) |
6000 |
8 |
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September (Fall) |
DJP |
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Business Administration – Human Resources Honors Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources) |
6003 |
8 |
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September (Fall) |
DJP |
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Business Administration – International Trade and Global Development Honors Bachelor of Business Administration (International Commerce and Global Development) |
6002 |
8 |
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September (Fall) |
DJP |
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Advanced Diploma – 3 years |
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Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) |
0498 |
6 |
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September 1st (Winter/Fall) |
DJP |
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Business Administration – Accounting Business Administration – Accounting |
0497 |
6 |
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September 1st (Winter/Fall) |
DJP |
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Business Administration – Human Resources (Co-op) Business Administration – Human Resources |
0492 |
6 |
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September 1st (Winter/Fall) |
DJP |
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Business Administration – International Business Business Administration – International Business |
0493 |
6 |
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September 1st (Winter/Fall) |
DJP |
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Business Administration – Marketing (Co-op) Business Administration – Marketing (Co-op) |
0491 |
6 |
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September 1st (Winter/Fall) |
DJP |
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Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op) Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op) |
0490 |
6 |
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September 1st (Winter/Fall) |
DJP |
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Culinary Innovation and Food Technology Culinary Innovation and Food Technology |
0464 |
6 |
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September (Fall) |
DJP |
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Sports Management |
0196 |
6 |
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September (Fall) |
DJP |
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College – 2 years |
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Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management* Brewery operations management* |
0780 |
4 |
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January/May/September (Winter/May/Fall) |
DJP |
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Business - Accounting |
0423 |
4 |
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