Guidebook for Vineland and the Twenty Valley
Parks & Nature
Ball's Falls is only 5 minutes from The Flat on King, and it's a beautiful spot for a picnic or a hike. The Bruce Trail goes right through it. There is no charge for admission. It's also a popular venue for weddings, and part of the annual Vineland Craft Sale on Thanksgiving Weekend is held there.
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Ball's Falls Conservation Area
3292 Sixth AveBall's Falls is only 5 minutes from The Flat on King, and it's a beautiful spot for a picnic or a hike. The Bruce Trail goes right through it. There is no charge for admission. It's also a popular venue for weddings, and part of the annual Vineland Craft Sale on Thanksgiving Weekend is held there.
This free attraction is one of the Niagara Parkway's hidden gems. Walk through the stunning gardens and arboretum, all meticulously maintained by the Niagara College School of Horticulture. The butterfly conservatory is also located on site.
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Grasagarðurinn
2565 Niagara PkwyThis free attraction is one of the Niagara Parkway's hidden gems. Walk through the stunning gardens and arboretum, all meticulously maintained by the Niagara College School of Horticulture. The butterfly conservatory is also located on site.
Port Dalhousie is a beautiful small town located right on Lake Ontario. It has the feel of a beach town: they have a nice beach and a pier, and you can still ride the large antique carousel for 25 cents. Bring a picnic or eat at one of the many restaurants by the water.
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Port Dalhousie
Port Dalhousie is a beautiful small town located right on Lake Ontario. It has the feel of a beach town: they have a nice beach and a pier, and you can still ride the large antique carousel for 25 cents. Bring a picnic or eat at one of the many restaurants by the water.
Essentials
Foodland - Vineland
3357 King StA small grocery store, good for picking up the basics.
I.D.A. - Hopkins Pharmacy
3387 King StLocal drug store.
Avondale Food Stores
3916 Victoria AveOur local Avondale doubles as a convenience store and wine and liquor outlet.
Our local health food store, carrying snacks, vitamins, natural remedies, and supplements.
Sangster's Health Centres
3916 Victoria AveOur local health food store, carrying snacks, vitamins, natural remedies, and supplements.
Vineland Home Hardware
3367 King StHandy hardware store close by. They have a little bit of everything.
Food Scene
This is a must-visit if you want to experience the best of Niagara's local cuisine in a casual atmosphere, or for high-end takeout. Using fresh, locally-grown ingredients, the chef at the Grand Oak whips up fresh farm-to-table meals. This is a good choice for casual lunches or dinners. They also have delicious baked goods.
***CLOSED SUNDAYS***
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Grand Oak Culinary Market
4600 Victoria AveThis is a must-visit if you want to experience the best of Niagara's local cuisine in a casual atmosphere, or for high-end takeout. Using fresh, locally-grown ingredients, the chef at the Grand Oak whips up fresh farm-to-table meals. This is a good choice for casual lunches or dinners. They also have delicious baked goods.
***CLOSED SUNDAYS***
Lovely dining room that overlooks the Jordan Valley in the nearby picturesque village of Jordan. The dining room is a wonderful choice for locally-sourced meals. The wines served are from Cave Springs Vineyard, another local favourite.
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Inn On The Twenty
3845 Main StLovely dining room that overlooks the Jordan Valley in the nearby picturesque village of Jordan. The dining room is a wonderful choice for locally-sourced meals. The wines served are from Cave Springs Vineyard, another local favourite.
Boo has been working in and operating restaurants in Southern Ontario for a good long time - over 20 years - and his newest venture in Jordan is excellent for quick, cheap eats in a traditional diner. The setting is casual, but it has a gorgeous view of the Jordan Hollow. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There's also a farm market on site on the weekends.
Boo's Bar & Eatery
2980 King StBoo has been working in and operating restaurants in Southern Ontario for a good long time - over 20 years - and his newest venture in Jordan is excellent for quick, cheap eats in a traditional diner. The setting is casual, but it has a gorgeous view of the Jordan Hollow. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There's also a farm market on site on the weekends.
Just a couple of minutes' walk from the Flat on King. Excellent, rustic Italian fare in an intimate dining room.
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Just Cooking Rustic Italian
3457 King StJust a couple of minutes' walk from the Flat on King. Excellent, rustic Italian fare in an intimate dining room.
Great bakery only a 3 minute walk from the flat. They offer a large selection of handcrafted bread and croissants, as well as some sweets. They have wheat and gluten-free options. Pick up something for breakfast.
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de la terre Bakery
3451 King StGreat bakery only a 3 minute walk from the flat. They offer a large selection of handcrafted bread and croissants, as well as some sweets. They have wheat and gluten-free options. Pick up something for breakfast.
Really great place for brunch, particularly if you're vegan or have other dietary restrictions.
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Revalee Brunch Café
4100 Victoria AveReally great place for brunch, particularly if you're vegan or have other dietary restrictions.
Great local food served up by a friendly team. Free corkage on Wednesdays and Fridays, if you want to bring a bottle that you've bought at one of the wineries.
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August Restaurant
5204 King StGreat local food served up by a friendly team. Free corkage on Wednesdays and Fridays, if you want to bring a bottle that you've bought at one of the wineries.
Shopping
This is Niagara's largest shopping centre with a large selection of outlet stores. If you like outdoor gear, there is also a Bass Pro Shop.
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Outlet Collection í Niagara
300 Taylor RdThis is Niagara's largest shopping centre with a large selection of outlet stores. If you like outdoor gear, there is also a Bass Pro Shop.
A really nice place to get fresh flowers and gifts. They also run workshops at the local wineries on how to arrange flowers which also include a wine tasting.
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The Watering Can Flower Market
3725 King StA really nice place to get fresh flowers and gifts. They also run workshops at the local wineries on how to arrange flowers which also include a wine tasting.
Arts & Culture
The Shaw Festival is a staple of the Ontario theatre scene. The festival is open from April through October, and features plays by George Bernard Shaw and other playwrights from his time. In recent years they have also expanded their mandate to include more modern plays, and their lineup always includes a musical. Productions take place at four theatres in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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Shaw Festival Leikhús
10 Queen's ParadeThe Shaw Festival is a staple of the Ontario theatre scene. The festival is open from April through October, and features plays by George Bernard Shaw and other playwrights from his time. In recent years they have also expanded their mandate to include more modern plays, and their lineup always includes a musical. Productions take place at four theatres in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Sightseeing
It's Niagara Falls! Whether you visit in summer or winter, during the day or at night, you have to see this wonder of the natural world located just 25 minutes from the Flat on King.
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Niagara Falls
It's Niagara Falls! Whether you visit in summer or winter, during the day or at night, you have to see this wonder of the natural world located just 25 minutes from the Flat on King.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is often called the prettiest town in Canada. Located on the Niagara river, there is a lot to see and do here: many wineries, a beautiful main street with lots of boutiques, the Shaw Festival, art galleries, and much more await you. We got married here in 2015, at the Navy Hall on the grounds of Fort George, and it's one of our favourite places to visit in Niagara Region.
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Niagara on the Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is often called the prettiest town in Canada. Located on the Niagara river, there is a lot to see and do here: many wineries, a beautiful main street with lots of boutiques, the Shaw Festival, art galleries, and much more await you. We got married here in 2015, at the Navy Hall on the grounds of Fort George, and it's one of our favourite places to visit in Niagara Region.
Zoom will bring bikes right to you, or you can go to their rental agency in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bikes are a great way to travel in Niagara, and the ride along the Niagara Parkway between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake is spectacular, with views of the Niagara Gorge. Lots of places to stop along the way too, from wineries, to the cable car across the gorge, to Brock's Monument. Pack a lunch and make a day of it.
Zoom BikeShare-Whirlpool Aerocar
3850 River RdZoom will bring bikes right to you, or you can go to their rental agency in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bikes are a great way to travel in Niagara, and the ride along the Niagara Parkway between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake is spectacular, with views of the Niagara Gorge. Lots of places to stop along the way too, from wineries, to the cable car across the gorge, to Brock's Monument. Pack a lunch and make a day of it.
The park at Brock's Monument offers stunning views down the Niagara River, and on clear days, you can see all the way to Toronto. A really nice stop for a picnic or a casual walk. If you're feeling more intrepid, you can climb to the top of the monument.
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Brock's Monument
14184 Niagara PkwyThe park at Brock's Monument offers stunning views down the Niagara River, and on clear days, you can see all the way to Toronto. A really nice stop for a picnic or a casual walk. If you're feeling more intrepid, you can climb to the top of the monument.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Jordan House is located in the village of Jordan. They offer pub-style fare in a more casual atmosphere, and often feature live bands. Stop in for a beer, a bite and to hear some tunes.
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Jordan House Tavern & Lodging
3751 Main StThe Jordan House is located in the village of Jordan. They offer pub-style fare in a more casual atmosphere, and often feature live bands. Stop in for a beer, a bite and to hear some tunes.
Malivoire is one of our absolute favourite wineries in Niagara. They are a reasonably small producer, so you won't find much of their lineup in the LCBO: they make small batches of high-quality wine. They also often have local food producers on site offering samples; there is a cheese trailer on the weekend. Tours are available.
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Malivoire Wine Company
4260 King StMalivoire is one of our absolute favourite wineries in Niagara. They are a reasonably small producer, so you won't find much of their lineup in the LCBO: they make small batches of high-quality wine. They also often have local food producers on site offering samples; there is a cheese trailer on the weekend. Tours are available.
So by now I'm sure you know Niagara is all about the wineries, but we also have some distilleries. If you're more about the grain than the grape (or just want to try something different), this is a good bet. They make rye, vodka, gin and absinthe on site. Tours and tastings available.
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Dillon's Small Batch Distillers
4833 Tufford RdSo by now I'm sure you know Niagara is all about the wineries, but we also have some distilleries. If you're more about the grain than the grape (or just want to try something different), this is a good bet. They make rye, vodka, gin and absinthe on site. Tours and tastings available.
A brewery in Niagara? You bet! Silversmith is located in an old church just outside of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Try their black lager, or one of the guest ales on tap. The Tide and Vine Oyster Company serves up food daily for lunch and dinner, and their menu goes way beyond oysters: try the currywurst. Tours and tastings available daily.
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Silversmith Brewing Company
1523 Niagara Stone RdA brewery in Niagara? You bet! Silversmith is located in an old church just outside of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Try their black lager, or one of the guest ales on tap. The Tide and Vine Oyster Company serves up food daily for lunch and dinner, and their menu goes way beyond oysters: try the currywurst. Tours and tastings available daily.
Featherstone is only 5 minutes from the Flat, and is set on a beautiful property on the escarpment. They serve local meats and cheeses on the Veranda: sit with a glass of wine and watch the sheep grazing in the vineyards. If you're lucky, you may also see one of their falcons at work controlling the pests. Truly one of wine country's nicest views.
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Featherstone Estate Winery
3678 Victoria AveFeatherstone is only 5 minutes from the Flat, and is set on a beautiful property on the escarpment. They serve local meats and cheeses on the Veranda: sit with a glass of wine and watch the sheep grazing in the vineyards. If you're lucky, you may also see one of their falcons at work controlling the pests. Truly one of wine country's nicest views.
Great brewery with tasty food and a nice year-round beer garden.
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Bench Brewing Company
3991 King StGreat brewery with tasty food and a nice year-round beer garden.