The Niagara Peninsula is dotted with many charming small towns and Jordan, on the banks of Twenty Mile Creek, is no exception. An hour from Toronto, the area is home to dozens of wineries. Breathtaking scenery, lush vineyards and exceptional wine-country cuisine guarantee hours of wonderful distractions.

If you are in the area in the spring, possibly heading to or from Niagara stop by Ball's Falls. However you will be in for a big disappointment if you stop by later in the summer when the water is low.

Take a leisurely hike or short drive to the Ball's Falls Heritage Conservation Area which encompasses over 200 acres of scenic natural and built heritage, including two spectacular cataracts on the Niagara Escarpment and the traces of a mid 19th century industrial hamlet. This was one of the first communities along the lower Twenty Mile Creek; a grist mill, lime kiln, a restored church, log cabin and a family home are some of the structures that are open for guided tours.

The historic Vintage House was built around 1840 and was a family home to a number of Jordan’s earliest families. It was owned afterward by the original Jordan Winery and served as a seasonal home for workers during harvest... hence the local name of the Vintage House. For some years, the property was a local museum. During these various incarnations, the wonderfully balanced "bones" of the house have survived in all of their Georgian taste and simplicity. The historic house provides two rooms with a shared den and lovely suite with airtub and fireplace. An enhanced continental breakfast is served at On the Twenty Restaurant which is right across the street. The gardens of the Vintage House are lovely and include a gazebo and a huge old plane tree: during common area hours, they are open to all guests for relaxation and conversation.A full-service spa is opening in the rear of the historic brick structure in May of 2003: facials, manicure, pedicure, massage and hydrotherapy body treatments will be offered.

The Vintage House Visit our website or phone toll free 1-800-701-8074.

If you're visiting Niagara, you've probably discovered that all roads lead to St. Catharines the Garden City of Niagara. Our region is known for its waterfalls and wineries, but as you'll discover there's a whole world of vibrant culture, outstanding beauty and world-class recreation awaiting you in St. Catharines – all of which makes our city the place to visit when you need a little Niagara! A Niagara Falls Bed and Breakfast, Bala Place B&B in St. Catharines is your home away from home, Bala Place B&B is just 1 mile from Old Port Dalhousie and St. Catharines Marina
plus just a short 10 to 15 minutes drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, Welland Canal Museum & Lock 3 and over 40 wineries.

St.Catharines the lovely "Garden City" is situated in the heart of the Niagara Fruit belt. The city is home to the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and to the popular Niagara Grape and Wine Festival and much more. Whether it's your destination of choice or the home base for your Niagara getaway, St. Catharines is right where you want to be.
St. Catharines is a city with a rich past, exciting future and a spirit of wonder in the present. Lying between the shores of Lake Ontario and the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, St. Catharines is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and all that Niagara has to offer, whether a destination of choice or a home base to an Niagara Adventure, Ontario's Garden City is right where you want to be.

In St. Catharines you'll find a wide variety of excellent accommodations from economy motels and family inns to major hotels and quaint Bed and Breakfasts like Bala Place. From your comfortable accommodations or lodging you can explore the city at your leisure or take a short country drive around Niagara to Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Grimsby, or Long Beach.

Travel time from Toronto international airport is only an hour and 45 minutes, from Hamilton or Buffalo airports only 45 minutes to one hour by airport bus or rental car.

No matter where you are coming from, "The Garden City is a must to see".