“The
reality is even better than the description. We have really
enjoyed a relaxing and comfortable stay.”
- Myra & Rick
Christchurch, New Zealand
“Kudos to Paul and Leah for creating such a romantic, peaceful and beautiful retreat, that was beyond our expectations. Most impressive was the hospitality. We hope to be back in future years and bring our friends.”
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Cheryl & Lou
Maple, Ontario
“The comfort and food was
only excelled by the friendliness of you both.”
- Vanessa & Tony
Bournemouth, UK
Relaxation
Conveniently located to Silver Birches by-the-Lake are a host of wineries and visitor attractions. We are pleased to provide these links to you to make your stay with us both pleasurable and enjoyable.
Fine Niagara Wineries
(a sampling from more than fifty possible
award-winning wineries in the area)
A limited production winery located on the Beamsville Bench which offers premium quality wines. Angels Gate Winery uses traditional winemaking techniques combined with new world technologies to create wines with delicate balance, finesse and structure.
For over 40 years the Lenko family has supplied high quality vinifera grapes to many Niagara wineries, winning awards in both local and international competitions. The vineyard now has some of the oldest Chardonnay and Merlot vines in Ontario, producing fruit with intense and complex flavours.
Waterfalls, botanical gardens and a panoramic view of Lake Ontario await visitors to this winery that lies nestled amongst lush vineyards on the picturesque Beamsville Bench. The unique terroir is the source of premium quality, handcrafted wines.
The Fielding family is engaged in an ancient alchemy. With the skills of a master vintner, the mystic power of the sun, the finest soil a grape has ever known and the grace of the pagan gods, the winery concocts exquisite elixirs. With a little patience and sharp eyes, you'll travel a winding lane that ambles through a vineyard to a welcoming glass and cedar structure - the Fielding Estate Winery.
Experience 100 percent estate-grown wines produced from one of Canada’s oldest vineyards. Specializing in Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon and the first producer of wines aged in Canadian oak.
Peninsula Ridge Estates offers a number of exceptional features that makes it a must-see destination. The property has an instantly recognizable Queen Anne revival Victorian home that is now The Restaurant at Peninsula Ridge with a panorama of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline. At Peninsula Ridge state-of-the-art equipment is used to ensure the most delicate handling of fruit, juice and wines.
Founded in 1998, the Thirteenth Street Winery specializes in small lots of estate grown and handcrafted table and sparkling wines. Thirteenth Street uses only hand picked grapes, and rely on cold processing and small lot fermentation to yield the varietal intensity and silky mouth-feel that has become their trademark style.
A small estate, three winemakers, and special vineyard and vinification techniques make this winery unique. Specializes in producing premium VQA wines, Cabernets, Merlots, Chardonnays, Rieslings and Icewines.
Discover Ontario Wines – complex character, sparkling personality and impeccable taste. This site provides listings of wineries, suggestions for day trips (including maps), an events calendar and more. (Note: to access this web site, you must have the “Flash Player" installed on your computer).
Niagara - at Play and at the Table
(a sampling of activities that will delight your
mind, body and taste buds)
Crush on Niagara Wine Tours is a ‘hand-crafted’ wine tour company offering guided van tours daily to both the Bench wineries of the Niagara Escarpment and the wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Daily winery tours, getaways and packages provide an exceptional, personable visit to the world-renowned wineries of Niagara.
Whether you're a young mother, a career woman, a professional man, a romantic couple or just friends, all feel
welcome and at ease at Endless Summer Spa. Isn't it time you had a little pampering?
The Good Earth Cooking School is nestled among beautiful gardens on a 55-acre fruit farm and is designed for people who enjoy cooking, eating and fun. All classes are created to celebrate the bounty of local farms.
Mackies’s Mountain Archery has an outdoor target range, a new indoor target range, and a Pro Shop. Your first lesson, an introduction to archery, will include instruction on basic technique, equipment, and safety. Traditional equipment is provided for all lessons.
Niagara has over 40 golf courses, from private clubs to the semi-private and public to executive. Many of these courses are highly rated and ranked in some of the major golf magazines.
Explore the 15,000 acres of vineyards in the Niagara Region during the annual Grape & Wine Festival. Taste award winning wines, sample the best of the regional cuisine, take in live concerts and enjoy the pageantry of two outstanding parades.
A century ago, The Port Mansion began its reputation for fine food and drink, providing service for the sailors and crews who worked the Welland Canal. This historic building overlooking Port Dalhousie Harbour is the home of Theatre in Port, and the renowned Port Mansion Restaurant.
The Shaw Festival is the only theatre in the world that specializes exclusively in the plays of Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries (1856 - 1950) – plays about the beginning of the modern world. The Festival also includes contemporary plays set during Shaw’s lifetime, as well as plays written during the period.
This is the Niagara Region official tourism site - visit and see everything that the area has to offer. Includes links to events, festivals and attractions. In Niagara, there’s something for everyone all year long!
When in Ottawa why not check out Uncorked? Enjoy the world of wines with sommelier Kelly Arnott. And, if you're from the Ottawa area planning a tour of Niagara's historic wine country, let Uncorked develop a private itinerary for your group.
