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Town of Hockey Net Invention

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In 1898, hockey players in the town of Beamsville were the first to make use of a hockey net. William D. Fairbrother, the inventor of the hockey net, lived in Beamsville. During the 1880s, he played for Beamsville, Ontario’s Men’s Hockey team. Based on the Lincoln Museum Facebook, Prior to his invention, each team would […]

Road 81 | Wine & Fruit Route

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The most scenic route to Niagara Falls Road 81 is a scenic alternative to the Queen Elizabeth Way when travelling to Niagara Falls, between Hamilton and St. Catharine. The majority of the route is part of the Wine Route. It has been proposed that the route be designated a scenic parkway similar to the Niagara […]

Heart of Ontario’s Bench Wine Country

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Beamsville is in the heart of Ontario’s Bench wine country. It contributes greatly to the wine industry in the Niagara Peninsula. Niagara is on the same latitudinal band as Provence, the Chianti region of Italy, and California’s Mendocino Valley. Many wineries from the area have taken home top awards, including Grape King at the Niagara […]

Thirty Bench Wine Makers

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Thirty Bench Winemakers is incredibly proud to be considered one of Niagara’s first, and true boutique wineries. This winery offers wine tasting events, paired with snacks, or activities along Beamsville’s picturesque Bench. It is a great source for wine tasting experiences with its variety of wines such as Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot Vidal, […]

Vieni Estates

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The founder of Vieni Estates, Mauro Salvador, brings his passion for wine from Italy and combines it with his love in this distinctly, Canadian wine region. Situated on a diverse, and breathtaking 240-acre estate on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. This winery offers tours, wine tasting, small hosting events, and a B&B stay. Come […]

Fielding Estate Winery

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Since 2005, Ken and Marg Fielding, along with their son Curtis and his wife Heidi, opened their winery doors and have been producing outstanding, small lot, award-winning wines highly rated from the Ontario Legislative. Their inventory is composed of complex bold reds, to aromatic crisp whites, and their signature Estate bottled wines. Made all from […]

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery

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Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery is truly a world-class winery and culinary destination. It is a marvellous place that is centred with the historic, Queen Anne Victorian mansion, perched on the brow of Beamsville Bench. The restaurant is featured in this enchanting mansion, while the winery processing building and vinery are out in the surroundings. The […]

Malivoire Wine Company

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Since planting its first vineyard in 1996, Malivoire has pioneered an innovative, eco-centric approach to wine growing on the Beamsville Bench in the Niagara Peninsula. Malivoire Wine Company recognizes the need to meet natural obstacles effectively with natural solutions. So continually, their vineyards will thrive without additives and never wither to their surrounding habitat. Malivoire […]

Angels Gate Winery

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Angels Gate Winery has been in business since 2002. Their mission-style building on the property is designed to commemorate the Congregation of Christian Sisters, who once owned the property. Their winemaker Philip Dowell, is a native Australian, who likes to make wines that are true to the vineyard and show definite varietal character, with a […]

Bench Brewing Company

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The beer originates from wine country. Bench Brewing Company is a Belgian-inspired farmhouse brewery, located on 8 acres of farmland, in Niagara’s beautiful Twenty Valleys. Located around orchards, vineyards, and produce farms that provide the greatest opportunity in creating natural, quality beer. The addition of their vision is embracing old-world brewing techniques, in becoming a […]

Smoke & Moonshine Authentic Barbeque

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For authentic, Southern comfort food, Smoke & Moonshine Authentic Barbeque has you covered. Their aim is to serve the best authentic BBQ fare, with friendly service, in a modern, comfortable, and enjoyable setting that will make you feel at home. Their menu goes from start ups, handhelds & bowls, plates & platters, desserts, and drinks […]

August Restaurant

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August Restaurant opened its doors in 2008, with the goal of serving delicious, fancy, and local fare foods. August Restaurant is a chill-like bistro that specifically offers Canadian, Seafood, and fine meaty dishes. For Brunch or all day, their menu changes over time to showcase the best, local produce in season. Inside dining area and […]

School of Aerial Fighting

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Built in 1917, the Beamsville School of Aerial Fighting and Gunnery was an important part of the war effort as a training site of the British Royal Flying Corps. Known locally as the Aerodrome, the school was established to train WWI pilots. The camp was constructed on 282 acres of land on Sann Road, extending […]

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