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Rosemount Inn- Kingston, ON
Thankfully, Kingston, ON has no shortage of historic inns, because it has no shortage of visitors who want to stay in them. While the Rosemount Inn was not my first choice, it turned out to be a beautiful property, in a lovely historic neighborhood, which worked well for our stay.
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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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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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Spadina Museum- Toronto, ON
Overshadowed by its ostentatious neighbor, Casa Loma, the Spadina House is often overlooked by visitors to Toronto. Fortunately, this means its grounds remain an oasis of calm, a welcome retreat from the city that surrounds it.
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Guild Park and Gardens- Scarborough, ON
So many beautiful, well constructed buildings have been lost to "progress" over the years. I mourn each and everyone one of these losses, in almost a personal way. While these buildings can never be brought back, at the Guild Park and Gardens, key elements have been preserved.
