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pionship courses. Get details at www.niagaraparksgolftrail.com.The
region also boasts North America’s oldest golf
course, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club (905 468-
3424), 143 Front Street.
If you’ve worked up an appetite and want to keep with
the Old World romance of Niagara, visit Peller Estates
(905 468-4678),290 John Street East,where a long,winding
driveway leads through sprawling vineyards to an elegant
chateau. Inside, Chef Jason Parsons presides over an
acclaimed restaurant featuring local ingredients inspired by
the winery’s award-winning VQA wines. Memorable summer
menu items might include chilled mint pea soup or
chardonnay-braised rabbit.
No visit to Niagara would be complete without a
tutored wine tasting. To avoid summer crowds, consider
booking an appointment in advance at www.peller.com.
Wine aficionados should visit the Reserve Boutique, a distinguished
upstairs parlour where the finest wines are
kept. Browse for gifts (a set of Riedel glasses is guaranteed
to please any bride) or accessories such as corkscrews,
decanters and picnic totes. Other nearby wineries offering
tastings include well-established Jackson-Triggs (905 468-
4637), 2145 Niagara Stone Road, and innovative Stratus
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The Prince of Wales Hotel is a fine example
of Victorian architecture.
(905 468-1806), 2059 Niagara Stone Road.
If casual fare is more your style,then Niagara is ideal for
al fresco picnicking.No picnic is complete without cheese,
so head to Cheese Secrets (905 468-2555), 233 King
Street. Owner Jessica Bell and her friendly staff encourage
sampling of their wide selection of imported and local
cheeses, olives and artisanal breads.Ask for a cheese tray of
your personal favourites or let them surprise you with a
picnic platter for two, paired with dried fruit and homemade
crostini. Or make a stop at the Upper Canada
Cheese Company (905 562-9730), 4159 Jordan Road, on
your way home. Don’t miss Niagara Gold or Comfort
Cream — both local faves.
For the freshest temptations in home-style baked
goods,a visit to Niagara Home Bakery (905 468-3431),66
Queen Street,is a must.This 90-year-old establishment once
delivered its bread by horse and buggy.Today’s house specialties
include empire cookies, scones and scotch pies.
Stop in for a nibble at Kurtz Culinary Creations (905
468-3815),40 Queen Street,where there’s always something
new from the world of condiments on offer. Try sun-dried
tomato dip or Anna Mae’s smoky mustard with pretzels.
Other culinary pleasures include fresh fruit from