Wine Route Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing views from the escarpment, overlooking the ridge and vast views of Lake Ontario. You will find a fairly smooth surface with plenty of shade for walking. There are two main loops, which are less than 2km long. Highly recommended.
Good walking shoes are recommended. Remember your water.
19 locals recommend
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
28 Quarry RdAmazing views from the escarpment, overlooking the ridge and vast views of Lake Ontario. You will find a fairly smooth surface with plenty of shade for walking. There are two main loops, which are less than 2km long. Highly recommended.
Good walking shoes are recommended. Remember your water.
Of course, Niagara Falls. Many attractions, and places to dine here.
1604 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
Of course, Niagara Falls. Many attractions, and places to dine here.
Spencer Smith has a fantastic peer, and a well-maintained park hugging lake Ontario. Enjoy fireworks on holidays at this park, or visit the website for various venues that are hosted at this park. There is food & music festivals as well warm and spirited Christmas light show around the holidays!
66 locals recommend
Spencer Smith Park
1400 Lakeshore RdSpencer Smith has a fantastic peer, and a well-maintained park hugging lake Ontario. Enjoy fireworks on holidays at this park, or visit the website for various venues that are hosted at this park. There is food & music festivals as well warm and spirited Christmas light show around the holidays!
Why not visit the Niagara Escarpment from another side of town!? Rattlesnake Point offers scenic views and rock climbing opportunities for those equipped and willing. Your day pass will get you access to all of the Conversation Areas (Halton Conservation) that are nearby. Be sure to check their website if this interests you.
77 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
7200 Appleby LineWhy not visit the Niagara Escarpment from another side of town!? Rattlesnake Point offers scenic views and rock climbing opportunities for those equipped and willing. Your day pass will get you access to all of the Conversation Areas (Halton Conservation) that are nearby. Be sure to check their website if this interests you.
Family Fun
Great place to cool off and enjoy the hot summer days. You can picnic at the park and enjoy scenic views of lake Ontario
43 locals recommend
Wild Waterworks
680 Van Wagners Beach RdGreat place to cool off and enjoy the hot summer days. You can picnic at the park and enjoy scenic views of lake Ontario
We really enjoyed the zipline experience at Niagara Falls and you may too!
70 locals recommend
WildPlay Niagara Falls MistRider Zipline
5920 Niagara PkwyWe really enjoyed the zipline experience at Niagara Falls and you may too!
Looking for a nice beach!? Look no further as Lakeside Park in St. Catharines offers a large and well-maintained family-oriented beach with local shops and restaurants just across the street.
26 locals recommend
Lakeside Park
144 Navy StLooking for a nice beach!? Look no further as Lakeside Park in St. Catharines offers a large and well-maintained family-oriented beach with local shops and restaurants just across the street.
Check out this beautiful space and stop by the Butterfly Conservatory to create those magical memories with your family and friends
86 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens
2565 Niagara PkwyCheck out this beautiful space and stop by the Butterfly Conservatory to create those magical memories with your family and friends
A magical place to explore butterflies. Good indoor option for stormy days.
152 locals recommend
Butterfly Conservatory
2565 Niagara PkwyA magical place to explore butterflies. Good indoor option for stormy days.
Experience go-carts to mini putt, steps from the lake with easy access from the highway! Nice and easy and a short drive from the retreat!
16 locals recommend
Adventure Village
580 Van Wagners Beach RdExperience go-carts to mini putt, steps from the lake with easy access from the highway! Nice and easy and a short drive from the retreat!
City/town information
Beautiful historic neighbourhood with unique shops, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a night out at the theatre, take a scenic walk along the lake or if you prefer, hop on a horse-drawn carriage tour of the historic parts of town.
628 locals recommend
Niagara on the Lake
Beautiful historic neighbourhood with unique shops, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a night out at the theatre, take a scenic walk along the lake or if you prefer, hop on a horse-drawn carriage tour of the historic parts of town.
Neighbourhoods
If you're looking for nightlife nearby, the City of Hamilton (downtown) has many options for those looking to have a good time or enjoy the local scene or experience different cuisines.
10 locals recommend
Hess Street South
Hess Street SouthIf you're looking for nightlife nearby, the City of Hamilton (downtown) has many options for those looking to have a good time or enjoy the local scene or experience different cuisines.
Be sure to checkout
Grimsby Beach and enjoy the unique and historic homes in this neighbourhood. If you have a pet, take them along for a walk and enjoy the waterfront and parks nearby. There is also a leash free park nearby if you want to take full advantage of you drive down.
22 locals recommend
Grimsby Beach
109 Lake StBe sure to checkout
Grimsby Beach and enjoy the unique and historic homes in this neighbourhood. If you have a pet, take them along for a walk and enjoy the waterfront and parks nearby. There is also a leash free park nearby if you want to take full advantage of you drive down.
Vineyard & Resturant
Great place to experience local wine and viticulture
119 locals recommend
Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant
290 John St EGreat place to experience local wine and viticulture
Minutes from Wine Route Retreat, enjoy a ride on a small train through the Puddicombe vineyard, or explore their shop for local produce, and their own cider and wine
15 locals recommend
Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery
1468 Hamilton Regional Rd 8Minutes from Wine Route Retreat, enjoy a ride on a small train through the Puddicombe vineyard, or explore their shop for local produce, and their own cider and wine
Malivoire Wine Company
4260 King StLang On The Water
great food and nice views of lake Ontario
JJ's on the Docks Eatery
15 Lake StBeautiful location!
Hiking
Great spot to go for a walk and enjoy quality time with the family outdoors. Being a retired rail corridor, the surface here is mostly flat and paved. You'll be nestled within the escarpment and can expect scenic views of the golf course and wooded escarpment trail nearby.
Rail Trail
Mountain Brow BoulevardGreat spot to go for a walk and enjoy quality time with the family outdoors. Being a retired rail corridor, the surface here is mostly flat and paved. You'll be nestled within the escarpment and can expect scenic views of the golf course and wooded escarpment trail nearby.
Great spot for hiking with mostly flat surfaces and kicking opportunities with hills. The golf course runs adjacent to the trail and is open to hikers and walkers in the winter months. You'll enjoy this park if you like being in nature and close to a stream/creek. There are many forks/trails. Be sure to check the map to take advantage of all options. Good walking shoes are recommended. Remember your water.
Kings Forest Drive
Kings Forest DriveGreat spot for hiking with mostly flat surfaces and kicking opportunities with hills. The golf course runs adjacent to the trail and is open to hikers and walkers in the winter months. You'll enjoy this park if you like being in nature and close to a stream/creek. There are many forks/trails. Be sure to check the map to take advantage of all options. Good walking shoes are recommended. Remember your water.
Fantastic spot for hikers or if you just like to enjoy the boardwalk at the base of the escarpment.
8 locals recommend
Kerncliff Park
2198 Kerns RdFantastic spot for hikers or if you just like to enjoy the boardwalk at the base of the escarpment.
There are many access points to Bruce Trail. The trails in the surrounding area are moderate to high difficulty due to the rugged nature of the escarpment along the Grimsby/Hamilton ridge. Be sure to familiarize yourself and take a fully charged phone or GPS when venturing out. Feel free to check out the Bruce Trail website and look at the Niagara region to explore some options.
66 locals recommend
Bruce trail
There are many access points to Bruce Trail. The trails in the surrounding area are moderate to high difficulty due to the rugged nature of the escarpment along the Grimsby/Hamilton ridge. Be sure to familiarize yourself and take a fully charged phone or GPS when venturing out. Feel free to check out the Bruce Trail website and look at the Niagara region to explore some options.
Repeat from above, but Bruce Trail runs through Beamer and there are hiking options here. Enjoy a rugged hike to the creek, if you feel adventurous or take a casual walk at the top of the escarpment. This is also a bird watching stop for migratory hawks.
19 locals recommend
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
28 Quarry RdRepeat from above, but Bruce Trail runs through Beamer and there are hiking options here. Enjoy a rugged hike to the creek, if you feel adventurous or take a casual walk at the top of the escarpment. This is also a bird watching stop for migratory hawks.
It’s a bit of a stretch to call this a hike but you will certainly enjoy a peaceful walk, bike ride, or run along this paved and dedicated space to enjoy the shorelines of Lake Ontario for many miles. In fact, you can bike all the way to Burlington if you wish. Check out the Waterfront Trail for more details. Take your pup!!
10 locals recommend
Confederation Park Hamilton
680 Van Wagners Beach RdIt’s a bit of a stretch to call this a hike but you will certainly enjoy a peaceful walk, bike ride, or run along this paved and dedicated space to enjoy the shorelines of Lake Ontario for many miles. In fact, you can bike all the way to Burlington if you wish. Check out the Waterfront Trail for more details. Take your pup!!
Golfing
King's Forest Golf Club
100 Greenhill AveGreat Public Golf Course
Historic Golf Course with a lakefront patio and dining options. Open to the public.
51 locals recommend
Niagara Golf Club
143 Front StreetHistoric Golf Course with a lakefront patio and dining options. Open to the public.