Even though we stayed in this beautiful conservation area we woke up to the sound to the QEW … oh boy, the price of civilization. Today, we decided we would rent a car for the two days that Winnifred is in the shop. Fortunately for us they did not have the car that we reserved, so we got an upgrade!! A fully loaded Ford Expedition – this rig was SWEET!! and almost as big as Winnie!
Since Steve had to take Winnie to the shop, Jo got to Drive!! Look out Niagara! We decided for our day trip today we would head into Niagara- On-The-Lake. Our first stop was Queens Royal Park which had breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. From here we walked into downtown. We played the tourist and made sure we stopped at every store; Niagara Home Bakery, Nina Gelateria & Pastry Shop, Taylors Bakery, the Treadwell Bakery, Old Thyme Candy, Just Christmas, Cows Ice Cream shop and the list goes on. We did treat ourselves to Hot Jamaican patties, Brownies and a scone from the Taylors Bakery and a donair panini from the Old-Thyme candy shop. But no Beer!
We tried hard to avoid the busloads of tourists and tried even harder not to look like one but when it comes to Jo taking pictures – well, she sure blends in with the tourists. The tulips were in full bloom and she just had to get the perfect pictures!! We checked out some of the not so touristy areas that got flooded with all the spring rains. They still had the sand bags to protect the water level. Very unfortunate for those that got flooded out.
Our next stop was the Silversmith Brewing Company on Niagara Stone Road. Here we shared a flight of 6 different beers; Black Lager, Breakfast Wheat, Hill 145, Dam Buster, Minds IPA and the Bandit. Most of them were too heavy for Jo, so Steve got to drink most of them…… Nap Time if you know what I mean (Wink, wink).
Then off to Oast House Brewery and BBQ, as we needed some good food! Well no flights allowed on the Patio (which Is probably a good thing) and because it was Tuesday, the BBQ only had two items; a Korean Pulled Pork Taco and a Beef Brisket Taco so we had to try them both – we have to say that it would be great to come back when they had a full menu!
This area had some beautiful scenery, and the wineries always had the most beautiful spots; just too bad Jo doesn’t like wine!! But she does like taking pictures. Niagara on the Lake is a beautiful place and it is definitely worth the stop, if you are in the area.