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Dear Guest!

A little info about the area…. just skip it if you are not interested and go right for the links!

Planning a trip to a wine region sounds easy and straightforward. We just have to stop at wineries and taste the wines….. Than you find out that it can be an overwhelming task to organize. There are so many! And all so different! And there spread out wild! What about villages to visit, where to eat, golf, find entertainment? What about all this buzz concerning cool delicacies? What about local arts? Cool shops? Nature hikes and bike roads?

How can I find the perfect place for wedding?

I am not trying to satisfy all the questions and far from me to boast knowledge of all the great and cool things the area can offer – but in this small area I will try to list humbly a few of the attractions for different needs. The list will grow, and grow – so If you found it interesting than make a note to come back to my site and check out new entries.

About the area in big;

We are located in the middle of one of the most interesting, unique geographical location in North America.  The 4 great lakes (one- fifth of the worlds fresh water) water overflow falling at Niagara Falls and flows through the Niagara River to Lake Ontario.  So we are on a peninsula called Niagara Peninsula bordered north by lake Ontario with Toronto visible across and south of us is Lake Erie, The Niagara river on the east.The Welland canal connects the two lakes via 8 locks- a very interesting marvel to see. The area is part of the Carolinian region it is one of the most biologically diverse areas in Canada and the Niagara Escarpment a World Biosphere Reserve  stretching from Lake Huron (Tobermory) to Queenston Niagara in Canada runs right through it from west to east.  It is blessed with a micro-climate and soil that is perfect for many production, fruits, vegetables, nuts and yes- wines!

Even in this area there are smaller distinct areas with their own flavors. The soil , the watershed, the topography slightly different and the produces have their own distinct flavor.

Wedged between the  Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment there are the sloping hills of fertile lands , several wine appellations and charming Villages with rich cultural heritage.

Our location is right between the 2 meandering creek the Twenty mile creek and the Sixteen mile creek , among orchards . The Lake is bordering us north  and south of us is the Escarpment with the Bruce trail. Jordan Station and Jordan Village are in walking distance.

For wine interest:

The famous wine route just beside us starts right after Stoney Creek and follows all the wine growing subareas called appellations.

What is a wine appellation? It is a  named identification system of a wine growing region. In Canada it is administered by the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) a provincial regulatory system . Basically it is 2 regional area : the Niagara Escarpment plus the Twenty Valley and Niagara-On-The-Lake area.

We are located in the first.

there are  sub-appellation areas of each the Niagara Escarpment has 3 (from west to east):

  • Beamsville Bench
  • Twenty Mile Bench
  • Short Hills Bench

and 3 standalone sub-appellations:

  • Lincoln Lakeshore
  • Vinemont Ridge
  • Creek Shores (our area)

a list of some wineries along the way with links: ( If you are coming from Toronto)

Get off the QEW hwy and look for the wine route signs ( blue with white grapes) after Stoney Creek. You can drive through the meandering scenery , follow the route and on your way back drive to the few that located on the shore of the lake in the north side of the hwy or just get a map and drive up and down to find them all. Usually it takes several visits to visit them all if you so inclined.

The area is large it is impossible tp visit all at once and please don’t hurry! The road is beautiful and it is best to savor each wine, find out more about it, the staff is usually wonderfully informative.

If you are new to wines best to go first to a large winery who offers guided tours and tutoring you .

But ready to explore and get try the very small ones too.

I can put together a nice tour itinerary if you contact me, alternatively there are tour companies specializing in wine-tours . I can contact them and customize a tour for you- I might even have some special bonus for you occasionally.

Here is a list of the wineries (not complete, it is just a guideline and sample)

Grimsby and Beamsville area:

Vineland area:

Jordan area! (yeah, we are here!)

Enjoy!

Nature lovers highlights:

Hike the unique and unforgettable Bruce Trail

Balls Falls Conservation Area

Bike Routes

You can pick up from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (or from me) or go cycling beside the Welland Canal in nearby St. Catharines. Call 905-688-5601 ext. 1731 for map

Fishing

Golfing

Shopping and Villages to Visit

  • Jordan Village – great spot to linger, shopping, visit galleries, museum, winery, have a hotel and a tavern, a spa, one of the greatest innovative cuisine in the restaurant…and it is just steps to us!
  • Fonthill – charming small town
  • Vineland
  • Niagara Falls – what can we say? Its one of the wonders of the world. Its a must if you never seen it and it is just a 25 min. drive from us. I can help to plan your trip.
  • Niagara-On-The-Lake – The prettiest town in Ontario, an other must see. Beautiful town, shops, restaurants, bakeries and coffees , 3 theaters hosting the famous summer Shaw Festival, galleries, and a whole other area of wonderful wineries!
  • St. Catharines Downtown – shopping and art , great farmers market 3 times a week
  • Port Dalhousie – boating, harbor, fishing, charming “village in the city”, nice old tourist area, beach and pretty downtown area.

Theather:

Foodies!!!! a humble list of some culinary delights on the Culinary Trail in Niagara:

Organic foods

Farmers Markets:

  • Market square St Catharines, (1 King St.) every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Pelham
  • Grimsby Farmers Market – Thursdays May to October – Fairground

Cool Places to Eat

…….coming soon……….

Some Tourism Info Sites

 

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