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Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge- Fergus, ON
Constructed in 1877, this intricate stone Italinate designed by Victor Stewart served as Fergus' poorhouse, a refuge of last resort for the area's indigent. Consisting of mostly unskilled laborers left behind during the shift from agriculture to industry, the complex was initially designed to house 65 residents, who were expected to work to earn their keep. The property later expanded to include a a hospital wing, to accomodate the infirm and elderly.
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Malivoire Winery- Beamsville, ON
Malivoire's Quanset hut is definately one of the Niagara area's more unique wine tasting venues. It is also one of the few wineries I have visited since Covid that offers a full tasting experience, lead by a knowledgable vineyard employee. No plastic cups and paper slips with short summaries here. Rather a full explanation of the winery's different vineyards, soils types, grapes and vintages, which was almost as refreshing as the wine.
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Front Range Lighthouse- Port Dalhousie, ON
At the end of an unassuming concrete pier in Port Dalhousie stands a 45 foot tapered tower style Lake Ontario lighthouse. Contructed in 1880 to mark the harbor entrance, the square wooden structure is topped with a bracketed platform and original octagonal metal latern.
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Prince of Wales Hotel- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Niagara-on-the-Lake is ridiculously quaint, with all the charm that Niagara Falls is missing. While there may be no falls, there are also no casinos or tacky tourist attractions. There is however a lovely main street and plenty of historic buildings, including the Prince of Wales Hotel.
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Flat Rock Cellars- Jordan, ON
There are an unbelievable amount of wineries in the Niagara region. Just as unbelievable is the quality of the wine, which is not limited to the super sweet ice variety.
