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Road Trip Twenty Valley – Jordan, Vineland, Niagara Wineries

Hamilton Niagara-on-the-Lake
60
km
1h
drive
All seasons
season

The Itinerary

The Niagara wine region has 100+ wineries across two main sub-appellations: the Niagara Escarpment (south) and Niagara Peninsula (north, including Twenty Valley). At the south of the peninsula, Twenty Valley — named for "20 Mile Creek" — is the epicentre of Canadian reds.

From Hamilton, Highway 81 (King Street) crosses Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan and on toward Niagara-on-the-Lake along the base of the Niagara Escarpment. Iconic wineries: Cave Spring (4-star Cellars Restaurant), Tawse, Henry of Pelham (5th generation), Peller Estates, Inniskillin (pioneer of Canadian icewine), and Two Sisters.

Jordan Village keeps its 19th-century heritage character: gourmet restaurants, distilleries, cheese makers (Upper Canada Cheese). Niagara-on-the-Lake, the terminus, is Canada's "prettiest small town" per many lists: impeccable colonial architecture, world-renowned Shaw Festival theatre, Prince of Wales Hotel. Pair with Niagara Falls 20 min away.

Points of Interest

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    Twenty Valley
    Wine sub-appellation, 100+ wineries.
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    Inniskillin
    Canadian icewine pioneer, tastings and tours.
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    Jordan Village
    19th-century heritage village, gastronomy, distilleries.
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    Shaw Festival (NOTL)
    World-renowned theatre festival, May to October.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Bertie Bay
Lake
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Cedar Bay
Lake
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Christie Reservoir
Reservoir
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Crawford Lake
Lake
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Dils Lake
Lake
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Dry Lake
Lake
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Dunmark Lake
Lake
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Emerald Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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SHORT HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK (NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CLASS)
Provincial Park
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Bronte Creek Provincial Park Addition
Recommended Provincial Park
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BRONTE CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK (RECREATIONAL CLASS)
Provincial Park
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Bronte Creek Provincial Park Deletion
Public lands
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WAINFLEET BOG CONSERVATION RESERVE
Conservation Reserve
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ROCK POINT PROVINCIAL PARK (RECREATIONAL CLASS)
Provincial Park
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JAMES N. ALLAN PROVINCIAL PARK (RECREATIONAL CLASS)
Provincial Park
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SELKIRK PROVINCIAL PARK (RECREATIONAL CLASS)
Provincial Park
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Guelph District Crown Lands
General Use Area
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FORKS OF THE CREDIT PROVINCIAL PARK (NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CLASS)
Provincial Park
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Alton Grange
General Use Area
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DARLINGTON PROVINCIAL PARK (RECREATIONAL CLASS)
Provincial Park

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Practical info
  • Departure Hamilton
  • Destination Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Distance 60 km
  • Duration 1h
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season All seasons
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