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Niagara On The Lake

  • Writer: Lori Siegel
    Lori Siegel
  • 7 days ago
  • 3 min read

Our son Kevin treated us a much-needed getaway to Niagara-on-the-Lake. We enjoyed three days exploring, dining, and, of course, antiquing. By the end of our trip, we felt refreshed and ready to head back and resume our day-to-day lives.


Here are some of the things we did during that time:


We stayed at The Red Coat Bed and Breakfast which was conveniently situated close to both the wineries and the downtown area. Not to mention the breakfasts that were included. Omelets with fresh vegetables, muffin tops (I have since ordered a muffin top pan), apple puff pancakes... Absolutely delicious!



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The Red Coat Bed and Breakfast

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Following breakfast, we headed out for some sightseeing. Our first stop was the Hotel Prince of Wales, where we celebrated our first anniversary 33 years ago. We then visited the historic Downtown area, enjoyed the stunning views, and of course, we could not resist Canada's finest ice cream.





Following our sightseeing, we returned to the bed and breakfast to freshen up for a wonderful dinner at The Waterfront Restaurant located at the Niagara on the Lake Golf Course. Our views were incredible: I admired the waterfront, while Matt had a perfect view of the first tee on the golf course.


The next day was all about antiquing.




The first stop was Old Towne Antiques, situated in the downtown area of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This shop featured a vast array of stunning old antiques. Although nothing initially caught my eye, the proprietor offered to show us his barn, which housed even more items. The barn was exactly my kind of place; you had to dig around to find what you wanted. While I was exploring, the proprietor took my husband to see something else. Meanwhile, I discovered an old metal shoeshine bench, missing its seat, which I use as a plant holder, and a heavy-duty candle holder that I use as a plant stand. When my husband returned, he was grinning from ear to ear; he had apparently had the chance to sit in a very expensive Bugatti sports car.





Even though we weren't certain about what we were looking for, we found it—a beautiful fireplace surround for our front room. Ellie, who helped us, negotiated the price with the surround's owner, and we ultimately paid $75 USD.





This antique shop provides a diverse selection of distinctive vintage and antique items, including furniture, blankets, glass, books, clothing, artwork, and pottery. We discovered a Wedgwood Pottery piece for my mother-in-law and a gardening book for myself.





After departing from Antiques and Treasures, my husband noticed a small shop at the end of the driveway. A man was unloading boxes, and we inquired if they were open. Although he said they weren't, he kindly allowed us to come in and look around. He mentioned that he and his wife had just returned from a show she was participating in. As an artist and creator, I felt inspired the moment I entered the space. It was filled with pieces that had been transformed using block printing, rusty nails, sewing, weaving, and some techniques I couldn't identify, yet they resulted in beautiful creations. We did not buy anything, but I started following them and will definitely be on the lookout for upcoming events.





Lewiston was the final stop on our trip. Located just across the border, it was bursting with all types of antiques. I discovered a rusty table and chairs for $25. I'll place the table on the patio, while the chairs will serve as stands for my pots.



It was a wonderful getaway; everything was absolutely perfect, even the weather.


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