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2020/2021 Visitors Guide
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Mayor’s Message
And
They’re
Off!
Welcome to Fort Erie!
We know that you will enjoy your stay with us, whether for a
few hours or a few days.
The members of Council and I are delighted that you have
chosen to visit us - we believe that you will find the xperience
more than rewarding. No matter your interest or passion, there
2020 Schedule is something for you in Fort Erie.
We have a rich history, displayed in our historic sites and
museums, that starts with our lndigenous peoples over 9,000
years ago and continues through European colonization and
conflict and the migration of United Empire l yalists, escaping
slaves and newcomers from around the world looking for a
new life. Each of our communities is a reflection of that histo y.
For those interested in rest, relaxation or leisure activities,
Fort Erie has it all: incomparable beaches, recreational trails,
sports facilities, a range of culinary delights, a wildlife safari,
libraries, lndigenous events, fishin , boating, bird-watching,
outdoor concerts, cycling, festivals throughout the year, historic
battle re-enactments, farmers’ markets, nature walks, parks,
and a variety of visual and performing arts events. We are
particularly proud of our new parks at Bay Beach and Crystal
Ridge. And there is a variety of places for you to stay while you
are here.
Fort Erie is the gateway to Canada from the United States.
The Peace Bridge is one of the busiest crossings between
our two great countries. Residents and visitors on both sides
Office of the Mayo of our border take advantage of the entertainment, shopping,
WAYNE H. REDEKOP cultural and recreational activities offered by both - all part of a
centuries old relationship between neighbours, friends and, in
many cases, family. And, of course, we are just a short drive
from Niagara Falls.
FREE Admission & Parking. All ages welcome. Welcome to our home!
Yours very truly,
Opening Day - May 26 | Prince of Wales Stakes - July 21 |
Wiener Dog Races - August 9 | Basset Hound Races -September 6.
Full racing & event schedule at www.FortErieRacing.com
230 Catherine St., Fort Erie | 905-871-3200 | www.FortErieRacing.com Wayne H. Redekop, Mayor
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Contents
Mayor’s Message................................. 3
Town of Fort Erie Economic
Development & Tourism Services Visitors Information......................... 6-7
Check out our 660 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, Festivals & Events.......................... 9-20
Ontario L2A 6E2
MENU online 905-871-1600 x 2251 Shopping............................................. 23
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www.leftofcentral.ca 1-888-270-9151 Spa Experiences................................. 25
edts@forterie.ca Churches............................................. 27
www.forteriecanada.com
Fort Erie Map................................ 28-29
now BOARD Published by:
open GAMES NIAGARA THIS WEEK
History & Attractions................... 30-33
FOR ALL 3300 Merrittville Hwy., Unit 1B, Gaming................................................ 35
AGES Thorold, Ontario L2V 4Y6 Golf...................................................... 37
More than just a coffee shop! Trails & Nature Areas.................. 38-41
© Copyrighted 2020 by the Town of Fort Erie
COME PLAY GIANT Economic Development & Tourism Services.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy Beaches.......................................... 42-43
TODAY BOARD of information in this guide, the Town of
Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Boating................................................ 44
& enjoy a fresh GAMES Services cannot be responsible for any errors
brewed coffee or NOw PLAYING! or omissions. This is a publication of the Town Dining Experiences...................... 48-51
of Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism
hot steeped tea! Services which has the sole and exclusive
right to determine its contents. Special thanks
206 Jarvis St, Fort Erie
to the citizens of Fort Erie for providing images
DUFFERIN ST used in this Guide.
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Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm • Fri-Sat 9am-11pm • Sun 11am-5pm JARVIS ST
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Visitors Information
Canadians returning from U.S. Canada Border Services Agency
Visitors Information Less than 24 hours: No personal exemptions. www.cbsa.gc.ca....................... 1-800-461-9999
After 24 – 48 hours: $200 CAD worth of
Local Accommodations Information Services goods per person duty and tax free (excludes Americans returning from Canada
Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre Fort Erie Economic Development tobacco and alcohol). Under 48 hours..................$200 US per person
.......................... 905-871-8333/1-888-269-5550 & Tourism Services................... 1-888-270-9151 After 48 hours: $800 CAD worth of goods per (includes partial alcohol and tobacco
Crystal Beach Motel................... 905-894-1750 Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce......... person duty and tax free. Includes up to 1.5L allowance)
Comfort Inn Fort Erie......................................... ................................................... 905-871-3803 of wine OR 1.14L of alcoholic beverages OR After 48 Hours...................$800 US per person
.......................... 905-871-8500/1-866-314-6972 Town of Fort Erie........................ 905-871-1600 24 x 355ml of beer. Includes 200 cigarettes, Includes 1L of alcoholic beverages, 200
Haven Motel....... 905-871-2171/1-877-991-8484 Centennial Public Library (Main). 905-871-2546 50 cigars, 200 grams manufactured tobacco, cigarettes and 100 cigars.
Knight’s Inn.................................. 905-871-7777 Crystal Ridge Public Library........ 905-894-1281 200 tobacco sticks.
Trans Canada Motor Inn............... 905-871-8602 Stevensville Public Library.......... 905-382-2051 Americans entering Canada have the same U.S. Customs & Border Protection
exemptions based on length of stay in Canada www.cbp.gov............................1-877-227-5511
Bed and Breakfasts Leisure Services and must have been outside of Canada for a
The Cobbled Path Bed & Breakfast................... Facilities Management (Arena & Park Rentals) minimum of 48 hours.
.......................... 905-382-1963/1-888-382-1963 ..................................... 905-871-1600 ext.2431
Yellow Door Bed & Breakfast............................
............................. 289-377-8409/289-876-8399 Inter City Coach Service
Coach Canada.............................. 905-871-3738
Campgrounds Fort Erie Transit......................... 1-833-287-5463
Knights Hideaway Park................ 905-894-1911 Greyhound................................... 905-871-3738
Windmill Point Park......................905-894-2809 Niagara Region Transit.......................................
................................. 1-800-263-7215 ext. 3550
Travel Centers Robo Mart.................................... 905-871-3738
Flying J Travel Plaza
1637 Pettit Road.......................... 905-991-1800 Emergency and Medical Services
Police, Fire, Ambulance............................... 911
Peace Bridge Duty Free Police, Fort Erie detachment........ 905-871-2300
1 Peace Bridge Plaza Douglas Memorial Hospital- Urgent Care
www.dutyfree.ca...................... 1-800-361-1302 (230 Bertie Street).......................905-378-4647
More Than 1000 Birds & Animals!
Dr. Mitchell’s Medical Clinic – Walk in Clinic
Airport Service (484 Garrison Road)..................... 905-994-9417
Central Taxi..................................905-685-7343 Poison Information.................... 1-800-268-9017
Niagara Airbus.............................. 905-374-8111 Fort Erie Pharmacy & Walk in Clinic
Regional Limousine..................... 289-876-9699 (224 Garrison Road).....................905-991-0007 GET EVEN CLOSER! THERE’S NEVER A DULL
MOMENT AT SAFARI NIAGARA!
Primary Care Niagara – Walk in Urgent Care &
Currency Exchange Family Practice (660 Garrison Road).................. Visitors can enjoy spending quality time with their families and friends
Envoy International...................... 905-871-5715 .................................................... 905-371-1881 with our all-inclusive admission!
Peace Bridge Duty Free............ 1-800-361-1302 Challenge yourself on the ropes course, cool off at the splash pad, hang out at the
Crossing the Border play area, witness the wonders of flight and learn how animals communicate.
Border traffic condition ........... 1-800-715-6722 Enjoy a picnic lunch, celebrate anything — and do it all right here!
www.peacebridge.com
2821 Stevensville Road, Stevensville, ON L0S 1S0 | SAFARINIAGARA.COM
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Festivals & Events
Create
unforgettable
memories in
Fort Erie!
Festivals & Events
Fort Erie’s festivals and events showcase the best in
family-friendly entertainment, rich history, arts and culture,
food and drink vendors, and farmers’ markets. Experience
the sights and sounds of everything from live music, dinner
theatre, car shows, street dances and fi eworks.
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Festivals & Events Festivals & Events
April April 11, 2020 May 3, 2020 our nature park that houses more than 1000
Ridgeway Easter Egg Fort Erie Motorcycle Swap Meet native and exotic animals, reptiles and birds.
April 3, 2020 & Scavenger Hunt www.forteriemotorcycleswapmeet.ca
The Fleetwood Mac Experience www.historicridgeway.com Back for its 37th year, the Fort Erie Motorcycle May 16, 2020
www.thesanctuaryarts.org At 10:00am at the Village Square meet Swap Meet will be held at 99 Ridge Road Opening Day at Fort Erie
The Sanctuary welcomes back The the Easter Bunny and hunt for treats and South in Ridgeway from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Railway Museum
Fleetwood Mac Experience! Tickets treasures! Easter egg hunt is for ages 1-5 and Find deals on new and used parts and www.museum.forterie.ca
available at www.ticketscene.ca and scavenger hunt is for ages 6-10. motorcycles. The event also features games, The Railway Museum opens for another
Brimstone Brewing Company for $20. contests and the Canadian National Biker Tear exciting season! Visitors will enjoy railway
Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00pm. April 17, 18, 19, 24 & 25 Down competition. exhibitions, the 6218 steam engine and
Garrison Little Theatre Presents: The exploring the two historic sites with a
April 4, 2020 Man Who Shot Chance Delaney May 9, 2020 scavenger hunt. The site is open daily from
Bridgeburg Bunny Hop www.garrisonlittletheatre.com Niagara Railway Museum May 16 – September 7, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
www.bridgeburgdistrict.com An Old Wild West saga of gunslinging, lost Opening Weekend
Hop down to Jarvis Street from 11:00am – love and revenge! A production by Ian Weir. www.nfrm.ca
1:00pm with the kids for this free event filled Check the website for details on matinee Niagara Railway Museum opens for the 2020
with fun activities, treats and visits with the performances and evening dinner shows. season at 21 Warren Street from 10:00am
Easter Bunny. – 4:00pm. Learn about the railway history
April 24, 2020 of Niagara in the former CN diesel shop and
The Strictly Hip check out full size railway equipment, model
www.thesanctuaryarts.org trains, and railway memorabilia. Suitable for all
An evening dedicated to the iconic ages. Admission by donation.
The Tragically Hip, you can expect a
performance of all the hits presented May 10, 2020
respectfully and accurately. Tickets Mother’s Day Brunch
available at www.ticketscene.ca and www.forterieconservationclub.ca
Brimstone Brewing Company for $25. Treat Mom to brunch at the Fort Erie
Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00pm. Conservation Club located at 2555 Ott
Road, Stevensville. Children ages 6 and
April 4, 2020 May under are $6.00 and adults are $16.00
each. Reservations are recommended by
April Fools Spring Fling
Gilmore Lodge Auxiliary EVERY SATURDAY contacting Connie at 905-382-3695. May 16, 2020
Visit Gilmore Lodge at 50 Gilmore Starting May 9, 2020 Spring Splash
Road to shop crafts and jewelry and May 15, 2020 www.crystalbeachbia.com
Ridgeway’s Farmers’ Market & Art
enjoy the excitement of 50/50 draws 12 Mile Island & G + The Scarfones Start summer off right! From 9:00am –
by the Market
and raffles! All proceeds benefit the www.thesanctuaryarts.org 9:00pm enjoy a day of fun activities, music,
www.historicridgeway.com
residents of Gilmore Lodge. Two of southern Ontario’s breakout bands food trucks and the beautiful shores of the
8:00am - 1:00pm
come together to play at The Sanctuary iconic Bay Beach in Crystal Beach (4155 Erie
Friendship Trail parking lot & Ridgeway Village
April 8, 2020 for this can’t-miss event. Tickets available Road). See website for more details.
Square, Ridgeway
Old Fort Erie Speaker Series: at www.ticketscene.ca and Brimstone
Beyond the Walls ft. June Chipp Brewing Company for $15. Doors: 7:30pm. May 26, 2020
EVERY SUNDAY
www.niagaraparks.com/events Show: 8:00pm. Opening Day at Fort Erie Race Track
Starting May 3, 2020
Relive the dramatic Battle of the Fort Erie www.forterieracing.com
Crystal Beach Farmers’ Market May 16 & 17, 2020 Another exciting season kicks off at Fort Erie
Docks when the Welland Canal Field Battery www.advancingcrystalbeach.com
and the Dunnville Naval Brigade stood against Opening Weekend at Safari Niagara Race Track, followed by a free concert at the
10:00am - 2:00pm www.safariniagara.com Tiki Bar featuring The Epic Eagles. First race
the Irish-American Fenians. Begins at 6:00pm. Queen’s Circle, Crystal Beach
Tickets are $10 per person or by using a $25 Safari Niagara welcomes visitors of all ages at 4:20pm with the concert beginning at
season’s pass for all Old Fort Erie events. to join them for their opening day weekend approximately 7:30pm. Free admission and
See website for details. and throughout the season to experience parking, all ages welcome.
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Festivals & Events Festivals & Events
May 30, 2020 EVERY SATURDAY June 12, 2020 June 14, 2020
Kevin Hartman’s Children’s Ridgeway’s Farmers’ Market & 7th Annual Benefit Conce t Rods & Relics Car Show
Fishing Derby Art by the Market with LMT www.rodsandrelics.org
www.forterieconservationclub.ca www.historicridgeway.com www.thesanctuaryarts.org Don’t miss the 29th annual Rods & Relics
Bring your fishing rod and bait or this family 8:00am – 1:00pm Enjoy Niagara’s own LMT Connection for a Car Show from 9:00am – 2:00pm at the
fun event at the Fort Erie Conservation Area – Friendship Trail parking lot & Ridgeway Village groovy night of funk, R&B and soul while beautiful Stevensville Conservation Area
2555 Ott Road, Stevensville. This event is for Square, Ridgeway raising proceeds for the Stephen Lewis – 2555 Ott Road. Arrive early and enjoy a
children ages 12 years and younger who are Foundation Grandmothers Campaign – delicious breakfast courtesy of the Fort Erie
accompanied by an adult. Lunch is provided EVERY SUNDAY supporting African grandmothers raising Conservation Club. Net Proceeds benefit the
for each child attending. Crystal Beach Farmers’ Market children orphaned by AIDS. Tickets available Tender Wishes Foundation.
www.advancingcrystalbeach.com at www.ticketscene.ca and Brimstone
May 30 & 31, 2020 10:00am – 2:00pm Brewing Company for $30. Doors: 7:00pm. June 21, 2020
Customer Appreciation Days Queen’s Circle, Crystal Beach Show: 8:00pm. Father’s Day at the Races
at Safari Niagara www.forterieracing.com
www.safariniagara.com Starting June 7, 2020 June 13, 2020 Take Dad to Fort Erie Race Track! Live
Safari Niagara would like to thank you, their Fort Erie Race Track Racing & Point Abino Lighthouse Tours entertainment, exciting racing, great food and
loyal customers. Your family can enjoy a day Farmers’ Market www.forterie.ca / 905-871-1600 ext. 2431 more will make it a day Dad won’t forget. First
full of fun activities and educational displays at www.forterieracing.com Visit the historical Point Abino Lighthouse! race at 1:20pm. Free admission and parking,
a discounted rate into the park. Market 12:00pm ~ Post Time 1:20pm Pre-register for tickets or purchase at the all ages welcome.
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie departure and parking area, subject to
June 21, 2020
June availability. Tours leave promptly from parking
area next to Bertie Boating Club, 1036 Point Father’s Day Car Show
June 3, 2020 Abino Road South. www.safariniagara.com
EVERY TUESDAY
Old Fort Erie Speaker Series: Celebrate Dad on Father’s Day at the Safari
Twilight Racing &
Beyond the Walls ft. Jamie Jacobs Tour Dates: Niagara Car Show. Bring the whole family for
Free Concert Series
www.niagaraparks.com/events June 13 & 27 an awesome day with vehicles of all kinds,
www.forterieracing.com
Explore the history of New York’s Tonawonda July 11 & 25 music, food, fun and so much more! Fathers
Post Time 4:20pm
Seneca Nation and its decolonization through August 8 & 22 get free admission.
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie
archeology alongside Jamie Jacobs. Tickets are September 12 & 26
$10 per person and may be purchased online. June 27, 2020
EVERY WEDNESDAY Tour Times: Fort Erie Pride
Starting June 3, 2020
June 5, 2020 10:00 am – 11:15 am www.forteriepride.com
Stevensville Farmers’ Market 11:15 am – 12:30 pm A one day celebration of diversity!
Friday Night Frights – Ghost Tours
3:00pm – 6:00pm 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm From 11:00am – 11:00pm at 350 Bertie
www.niagaraparks.com/events
2508 Stevensville Road, Stevensville 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm Street you will enjoy food trucks, live
Haunting tales echo off the walls of the old
stone fort. Old Fort Erie is Canada’s bloodiest entertainment and a kid’s zone. Fort Erie
EVERY THURSDAY Ticket Costs:
battlefield, so what be ter place to experience Pride welcomes all to attend. Beverage
Starting June 25, 2020 Adults – $6.00
a chilling ghost tour? Tour begins at 9:00pm. area open for those ages 19+.
Crystal Beach Waterfront Youth (12-16) – $3.00
Please purchase tickets online.
Supper Market Children Under 12 – Free June 28, 2020
www.crystalbeachbia.com Family Day at Fort Erie Race Track
June 6, 2020
4:00pm – 9:00pm June 13 & 14, 2020 www.forterieracing.com
Stevensville Springfest
3875 Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach Fenian Raids Battle Re-enactment Fun for the whole family! Enjoy live
Linda Ruffl y: 289-213-4698
Kick off the annual Stevensville Spring www.niagaraparks.com/events racing and fun, free activities for the kids.
Fest with an 8:00am pancake breakfast at Old Fort Erie goes back in time, 155 years, First race at 1:20pm. Free admission
the United Brethren Church, followed by to June 2nd, 1866 when veterans of the and parking, all ages welcome.
celebrations from 10:00am-4:00pm at the American Civil War invaded Canada, sparking
Stevensville Memorial Hall with art, craft, the Battle of Ridgeway. This battle was a major
and food vendors, a classic car/truck show, catalyst to the confederation of Canada.
entertainment, kid’s games, raffles and more
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Festivals & Events Festivals & Events
June 30, 2020 July 1, 2020 July 11 & 12, 2020 July 21, 2020
The Strictly Hip at Fort Erie Canada Day Fireworks Niagara Railway Museum Weekend Prince of Wales Stakes
Race Track Stephen Passero: sdpassero@gmail.com www.nfrm.ca www.forterieracing.com
www.forterieracing.com Celebrate Canada Day in Fort Erie with a Join the Niagara Railway Museum from Join the excitement at the 85th Prince of
Masters of the music of The Tragically Hip stunning fir work display at 10:00pm along 10:00am – 4:00pm at 21 Warren Street Wales Stakes, the 2nd jewel in the Canadian
perform live at the Tiki Bar following racing Fort Erie’s beautiful waterfront. Best viewing for fun for the whole family with steam, Triple Crown and Fort Erie Race Track’s
which ends at approximately 7:30pm. Free is along the Niagara River between the Old diesel and electric locomotives artifact signature event. First race 3:55pm, followed
admission and parking, all ages welcome. Fort and Peace Bridge. Lakeshore Road will be displays, model train layouts and a play by a free concert featuring Jonesy. Free
closed between Beatrice Street and Dominion area with lots of hands-on activities for admission and parking, all ages welcome.
July Road starting at 8:00pm. the kids. Admission is by donation.
July 26, 2020
July 10, 2020 July 12, 2020 Friends of Crystal Beach
EVERY TUESDAY
Friday Night Frights – Ghost Tours Friends of Crystal Beach Waterfront Waterfront Park Concert –
Twilight Racing & Park Concert – The Meteors Toronto All-Star Big Band
www.niagaraparks.com/events
Free Concert Series
Haunting tales echo off the walls of the old www.focb.net www.focb.net
www.forterieracing.com
stone fort. Old Fort Erie is Canada’s bloodiest Check out Niagara’s premier classic rock Swing into the music of the big band era of
Post Time 4:20pm
battlefield, so what be ter place to experience band from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at this free the 1930s and 40s from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie
a chilling ghost tour? Tour begins at 9:00pm. outdoor concert. Don’t forget to bring this free outdoor concert. Don’t forget to bring
Please purchase tickets online. a blanket or chair and take advantage a blanket or chair and take advantage of the
EVERY WEDNESDAY
of the Crystal Beach Candy Company’s Crystal Beach Candy Company’s food truck on
Stevensville Farmers’ Market July 10, 11 & 12, 2020 food truck on site. No alcohol permitted. site. No alcohol permitted. 3875 Terrace Lane,
3:00pm - 6:00pm 30th Annual Ridgeway 3875 Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach. Crystal Beach.
2508 Stevensville Road, Stevensville Summer Festival
www.historicridgeway.com
EVERY THURSDAY
Shop, dine, play and dance! A full weekend
August
Crystal Beach Waterfront of family fun and entertainment in Historic
Supper Market EVERY TUESDAY
Downtown Ridgeway. The festival features
www.crystalbeachbia.com Until September 1, 2020
75+ artisans and vendors, live music
4:00pm – 9:00pm Twilight Racing &
performances, kid’s activities, pancake
3875 Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach Free Concert Series
breakfasts and other delicious eats provided
www.forterieracing.com
by local restaurants. The festival kicks off
EVERY SATURDAY Post Time 4:20pm
Friday evening with a live concert. Saturday
Ridgeway’s Farmers’ Market & Art will feature a famers’ market and art gallery,
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie
by the Market a live concert and the annual Saturday Night
www.historicridgeway.com EVERY WEDNESDAY
Street Dance. Sunday will feature the annual
8:00am - 1:00pm Stevensville Farmers’ Market
car show that lines the streets of the festival.
Friendship Trail parking lot & Ridgeway Village 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Square, Ridgeway 2508 Stevensville Road, Stevensville
EVERY SUNDAY EVERY THURSDAY
July 18, 2020
Crystal Beach Farmers’ Market Crystal Beach Waterfront
6th Annual Circle of Art
www.advancingcrystalbeach.com Supper Market
www.focb.net
10:00am - 2:00pm www.crystalbeachbia.com
Join the Friends of Crystal Beach at Queen’s
Queen’s Circle, Crystal Beach 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Circle from 10:00am – 5:00pm at this free
3875 Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach
community event featuring amazing art
Fort Erie Race Track Racing &
from local artists. Enjoy live music by local
Farmers’ Market
musicians, treats from the Crystal Beach
www.forterieracing.com
Candy Company food truck and exciting door
Market 12:00pm ~ Post Time 1:20pm
prizes! Dog-friendly environment.
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie
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Festivals & Events Festivals & Events
EVERY SATURDAY August 9, 2020 August 29, 2020 Until September 6, 2020
Ridgeway’s Farmers’ Market & Wiener Dog Races Soldiers Field Day Fort Erie Race Track Racing &
Art by the Market www.forterieracing.com www.niagaraparks.com/events Farmers’ Market
www.historicridgeway.com Wiener dogs are taking over Fort Erie Race Come cheer on Old Fort Erie’s soldiers www.forterieracing.com
8:00am - 1:00pm Track for the 3rd annual Wiener Dog Races! from 10:00am – 5:00pm as they Market 12:00pm ~ Post Time 1:20pm
Friendship Trail parking lot & Ridgeway Village Horseracing begins at 1:20pm. When the compete in drill competitions, speed 230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie
Square, Ridgeway horses are done, the wieners will run! Free loading demonstrations and more!
admission and parking, all ages welcome.
EVERY SUNDAY September 1, 2020
Crystal Beach Farmers’ Market August 9, 2020 September Goodbye Summer Party
www.advancingcrystalbeach.com Friends of Crystal Beach Waterfront www.forterieracing.com
EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY
10:00am - 2:00pm Park Concert – Stonewall Enjoy the final night of wilight racing
Starting September 8, 2020
Queen’s Circle, Crystal Beach www.focb.net at Fort Erie Race Track, followed by the
Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Enjoy an evening of classic rock, country last Tiki Bar concert of the summer.
www.forterieracing.com
Fort Erie Race Track Racing & and blues from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at this First race is at 4:20pm. Free admission
Post Time 1:20pm
Farmers’ Market free outdoor concert. Don’t forget to bring and parking, all ages welcome.
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie
www.forterieracing.com a blanket or chair and take advantage of the
Market 12:00pm ~ Post Time 1:20pm Crystal Beach Candy Company’s food truck on September 6, 2020
EVERY WEDNESDAY
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie site. No alcohol permitted. 3875 Terrace Lane, Basset Hound Races &
Stevensville Farmers’ Market the Puss N Boots Cup
Crystal Beach.
3:00pm – 6:00pm
www.forterieracing.com
August 14, 2020 2508 Stevensville Road, Stevensville
August 1 & 2, 2020 See the winning jockey from the Puss N Boots
Annual Siege of Fort Erie Friday Night Frights – Ghost Tours race make the traditional jump into the infield
EVERY THURSDAY
Battle Re-enactment www.niagaraparks.com/events pond. After the races, basset hounds will take
Until September 3, 2020
www.niagaraparks.com/events Haunting tales echo off the walls of the old to the track. Horse racing begins at 1:20pm,
stone fort. Old Fort Erie is Canada’s bloodiest Crystal Beach Waterfront
Canada’s largest annual War of 1812 with basset hound races to follow. Free
battlefield, so what be ter place to experience Supper Market
re-enactment at Canada’s bloodiest battlefield. admission and parking, all ages welcome.
a chilling ghost tour? Tour begins at 9:00pm. www.crystalbeachbia.com
This weekend-long event begins daily at
Please purchase tickets online. 4:00pm – 9:00pm September 12, 2020
10:00am and features battle re-enactments,
3875 Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach Murder Mystery
demonstrations, historic merchants and more!
August 22, 2020 www.niagaraparks.com/events
Brew at the Zoo at Safari Niagara EVERY SATURDAY
There’s been a murder! Hosted at Old Fort
www.safariniagara.com Ridgeway’s Farmers’ Market & Art Erie, help the inspector catch the culprit by
Come out and celebrate everything Canadian by the Market interviewing the suspects for a chance to win
at Safari Niagara! The evening includes live www.historicridgeway.com a prize! Please purchase tickets online.
concert music, craft beer from Ontario’s 8:00am – 1:00pm
Finest Craft Breweries, and delicious food. Friendship Trail parking lot & Ridgeway Village September 12 & 13, 2020
Square, Ridgeway Rail Days
August 23, 2020 www.nfrm.ca
Friends of Crystal Beach Waterfront EVERY SUNDAY Join the Niagara Railway Museum from
Park Concert – Hotel California Until September 27, 2020 10:00am – 4:00pm at 21 Warren Street
Eagles Tribute Band Crystal Beach Farmers’ Market for their biggest event of the year!
August 8, 2020 www.focb.net www.advancingcrystalbeach.com Fun for the whole family with steam,
Worship in the Wild at Safari Niagara From 7:00pm – 9:00pm this original Eagles 10:00am - 2:00pm diesel and electric locomotives, artifact
www.safariniagara.com tribute band will rock the shores of Lake Erie Queen’s Circle, Crystal Beach displays, model train layouts and a play
Holy Mountain Production presents Worship in at this free outdoor concert. Don’t forget to area with lots of hands-on activities for
the Wild at Safari Niagara. Enjoy a celebration bring a blanket or chair and take advantage the kids. Admission is by donation.
of family and faith with motivational speakers, of the Crystal Beach Candy Company’s food
live music and delicious food. Great event for truck on site. No alcohol permitted. 3875
the entire family. Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach.
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Festivals & Events Festivals & Events
September 16, 2020 September 26, 2020 Crystal Beach 5k Race at 11:00am. Top one of the most scenic marathons in Canada,
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Fort Erie Conservation Club Fall Fair off the afternoon with the postrace party this marathon starts in one country and
www.forterie.ca www.forterieconservationclub.ca that includes live music and a free beer! finishes in another! S arting in Buffalo, NY,
The Snowbirds are set to soar over Fort Erie Come out to 2555 Ott Road in Stevensville from See website for registration details. marathoners cross into Fort Erie and finish at
during their 50th year of aerial performances! 10:00am - 3:00pm to enjoy a variety of vendors, the brink of Niagara Falls. Half marathon, 10K
Check the Town of Fort Erie website for more artisans, a silent auction and penny raffle, an and 5K races are also available.
information on the time of the show and free games and activities for the kids!
viewing locations. October 30, 2020
Devil’s Night at Old Fort Erie
October www.niagaraparks.com/events
October 10, 2020 Experience a chilling and haunting evening at
EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY
Ridgeway Fall Festival one of Canada’s bloodiest battlefields! Please
Until October 13, 2020
www.historicridgeway.com purchase tickets online.
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Come celebrate the harvest at the Farmers’
www.forterieracing.com Market and Art by the Market! Take a walk October 31, 2020
Post Time 1:20pm down Ridge Road to enjoy local shopping with Downtown Ridgeway Kid’s
230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie fall festival specials and enjoy a delicious meal Halloween Parade
at one of the many restaurants. www.historicridgeway.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY Celebrate the arrival of the Great Pumpkin
Until October 7, 2020 October 10, 11 & 12, 2020 with over 600 of Ridgeway’s finest ee
September 18, 19 & 20, 2020
Stevensville Farmers’ Market Boo at the Zoo ghousties and goblins as they venture out for
SeptemberFest
3:00pm – 6:00pm www.safariniagara.com their annual trick or treat parade.
www.SeptemberFest.ca
2508 Stevensville Road, Stevensville Back by popular demand! TRICK or TREAT
A weekend of family fun! Check out the
website for more details on this can’t-miss
EVERY SATURDAY
your way around the zoo brought to you by
local businesses. This is a safe and unique
November
festival. The weekend will feature music
Until October 10, 2020 Halloween party you do not want to miss!
and entertainment, food and drink vendors, November 6, 2020
Ridgeway’s Farmers’ Market &
buskers and performers, a kid’s and family Annual Black Cat Gala Auction
Art by the Market October 13, 2020
zone and more! www.forteriechamber.com
www.historicridgeway.com Fan Appreciation & Closing Day
8:00am – 1:00pm The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce
September 19 & 20, 2020 www.forterieracing.com
Friendship Trail parking lot & Ridgeway Village is hosting its Annual Black Cat Gala Auction.
Customer Appreciation Days Don’t miss the final d y of racing at Fort
Square, Ridgeway Enjoy dinner, auctions and games of chance!
at Safari Niagara Erie Race Track for the 2020 season. Free
www.safariniagara.com programs and prize draws for fans. First race November 14, 2020
Safari Niagara would like to thank you, their at 1:20pm. Free admission and parking, all 48th Annual Fort Erie Santa Claus
October 3, 2020 ages welcome.
loyal customers. Your family can enjoy a day Parade
Harvest Celebration
full of fun activities and educational displays at www.forterie.ca (for route)
Gilmore Lodge Auxiliary October 17, 23 & 24, 2020
a discounted rate into the park. Join Fort Erie at 4:00pm in welcoming
Visit Gilmore Lodge Auxiliary, 50 Gilmore All Hallows’ Eve Tours
Road, from 9:00am - 1:00pm and shop a Santa this holiday season. Enjoy live bands,
September 26, 2020 www.niagaraparks.com/events
variety of freshly baked pies, autumn and Christmas floats, bus ers and additional
Key-2-Hope Annual Walk/Run Listen to Old Fort Erie’s ghost stories and the
Halloween crafts and goods. All proceeds entertainment along the parade route.
www.snlmcounsel.ca traditions of Halloween at this popular event.
Join South Niagara Life Ministries’ Run, benefit the residents of Gilmore odge. At the end of the tour watch the burning November 21, 2020
Walk & Roll Fundraiser at the Fort Erie Lion’s of Guy Fawkes, a visitor favourite! Please Christmas Bazaar
October 10, 2020 purchase tickets online.
Sugarbowl Park supports SNLM in providing Gilmore Lodge Auxiliary
16th Annual Crystal Beach
free and confidential crisis counsellin . Visit Gilmore Lodge Auxiliary, 50 Gilmore
5K Run/Walk October 25, 2020
Registration is $25 and begins at 9:15am Road, from 9:00am - 1:00pm for their annual
www.crystalbeach5k.com Niagara Falls International Marathon
at 100 Gilmore Street. The walk/run is at craft sale featuring handmade items, jewelry
This fun fall event kicks off with the Kids www.niagarafallsmarathon.com
10:00am followed by kids activities, live and baked goods. All proceeds to benefit the
Fun Run at 10:15am, followed by the Participate, spectate or volunteer! Voted as
music, a BBQ lunch and door prizes. residents of Gilmore Lodge.
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December 4 & 5, 2020 Heritage Arts Legacy / 905–871–3839
Spirit of Christmas Join the Heritage Arts Legacy from 3:00pm -
www.historicridgeway.com 6:00pm at the Fort Erie Legion to remember
Celebrate the holiday season in Historic those who served our country. The peace
bells will ring at 4:00pm in celebration of the
Fort Erie &
Downtown Ridgeway. School choirs,
Christmas shopping along Ridge Road, cozy Treaty of Ghent which ended the War of 1812 Serving
fires, toas y marshmallows and more! on December 24, 1814.
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Polar Plunge at Bay Beach
www.crystalbeachbia.com www.forterieconservationclub.ca Call: 905-871-5715 or 800-755-5614
Featuring the band Sugar Creek, doors open Please let our experienced Account
Enjoy a day of chilling fun! From 11:00am –
6:00pm at Bay Beach in Crystal Beach (4155 at 8pm. Band at 8:30pm – midnight. $30/ Executives assist you with your Visit: 427 Garrison Road, Ft. Erie, ON L2A 6E6
person. Includes beef on weck at 11:00pm personal, business, and property tax Conveniently located in the Uncle Sam’s Plaza
Erie Road), the day will feature music, beer,
and champagne at midnight. Contact Connie transactions.
wine, food trucks, a bonfire and br ve dippers
plunging into chilly Lake Erie! See website for for tickets at 905-382-3695. Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm We now Accept
more details. Saturday - Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm
Downtown
Ridgeway
Eat • LivE • Shop LocaL
historicridgeway.com • 905-329-4190
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HAVEN MOTEL
CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, QUIET ROOMS
A celebration of 50 years of Stevensville Ridgeway
Close to the Stevensville was settled in the 1700’s by Ridgeway’s small town charm makes it a
manufacturing excellence.
Peace Bridge & Racetrack! Loyalists and was long known for its mills destination of choice for visitors to Niagara.
15 Minutes to NF Casinos (lumber and flour) and rail ay. Today, this With old-fashioned storefronts and customer
TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS - 1-877-991-8484 - MOST CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Durez Canada’s rural centre is home to specialty shops, a service, Ridgeway offers a traditional main
905-871-2171 50th Anniversary
garden centre with 50,000sqft of greenhouse
and women’s fashion space, automotive
street with a unique mix of retail shops.
www.historicridgeway.com
215 GARRISON RD., FORT ERIE businesses, and the ever popular Safari
May 9, 2020 • 10AM-2PM Niagara.
The Ridgeway Lioness meet at the
Crystal Ridge 100 Dunlop Street, Fort Erie, ON Bridgeburg
Community Centre L2A 5M6 Downtown Fort Erie is home to several
Dinner then Meeting Open House Event Schedule businesses and is a vibrant centre for
every 3rd Wed. at 6:30pm commerce and professional activity. Four
(excluding July, Aug) 10AM-2PM
• Plant Tours (closed toed shoes are required) major banking institutions, a yoga studio, the
• Fort Erie Fire Department • Food and Drinks Fort Erie Post Office, along with automoti e,
• Kids’ Bouncy Castle • Kids’ Crafts antique, retail and service businesses are well
established and thriving in the Bridgeburg
ASK HOW YOU 11:30AM-noon
• Speeches
Historic District of Fort Erie.
can join the Lioness - Contact April www.bridgburgdistrict.com
905-894-1479
Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach has long been one of Fort Erie’s
favourite tourist attractions and is home to a
sprinkling of specialty shops, a yoga studio Lasting Impressions — 327 Ridge Road N
and offers wonderful dining options.
www.crystalbeachbia.com Garrison Road
“The Garrison,” as locals like to refer to it, is
the Town’s major artery off the Peace Bridge.
This commercial centre features major
grocery stores, pharmacies, large consumer
goods retailers, destination shops, restaurants
EXCAVATING INC. and service stations. Anchoring “The
Garrison,” near the Peace Bridge on Central
CRUSHING & RECYCLING INC. Derby Road Avenue, is the Peace Bridge Duty Free.
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E S T. 1 9 6 5
your toyota dealer
serving the
niagara region
for over Atrium Spa Ridgeway Wellness Centre
55
YEARS!
www.theatriumspa.com
31 Jarvis St., Fort Erie
www.ridgewaywellnesscentre.com
355 Ridge Rd. N., Ridgeway
905-871-4141 905-894-1551
Bridgeburg Spa Spacifix Esthetics Studi
www.facebook.com/bridgeburgspa www.spacifix.ne
109 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie 401 Ridge Rd., Ridgeway
905-871-3471 905-894-2713
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Family Owned & Operated - Since 1965 405 Ridge Rd. N., Ridgeway 1241 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie
905-894-3300 289-320-8788
Canada’s oldest Toyota dealership
www.billstoyotasales.com
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All Nations Fellowship – 3397 Garrison Road ........................................................... 905–871–1773
All
All Nations Fellowship
Saints Anglican – 3397
Church Garrison
– 149 South Road ...........................................................
Mill Road 905–871–1773
....................................................905–894–3350
All Saints
Bertie Anglican
Church Church
– 5244 – 149#3.......
Highway South.....................................................................905–382–6530
Mill Road ....................................................905–894–3350
Bethel
Bethel Pentecostal
Pentecostal Assembly
Assembly –– 500
500 Central
Central Avenue
Avenue ................................................905–871–4640
................................................905–871–4640
905–871–4640
Crystal
Crystal Ridge
Ridge Community
Community Church
Church –– 241
241 Elmwood
Elmwood Avenue Avenue......................................905–894–6922
I’ve got your back Faith
Faith Reformed
Reformed Church
Church –– 3605
3605 Black
Black Creek
Creek Road
......................................905–894–6922
Road ....................................................905–382–2914
....................................................905–382–2914
Count on me for one-on-one service, better savings, First
First Baptist
Baptist Church
Church –– 165
165 Bertie
Bertie Street
Street ...................................................................905–871–6577
...................................................................905–871–6577
and coverage that’s customized for you. Holloway
Holloway Memorial
Memorial Chapel
Chapel –– 1025
1025 Point
Point Abino
Abino RoadRoad SouthSouth.....................................905–894–3135
.....................................905–894–3135
Stop in, call or click. Light
Light City
City Church
Church –– 549
549 Garrison
Garrison Road
Road .....................................................................905–871–4463
.....................................................................905–871–4463
People’s
People’s Memorial
Memorial United
United Church
Church –– 366
366 Ridge
Ridge RoadRoad North
North .....................................905–894–3500
.....................................905–894–3500
Riverside
Riverside Community
Community Church
Church –– 224
224 Garrison
Garrison Road, Road, UnitUnit #11#11 ..................................905–871–8880
..................................905–871–8880
Celebrating 25 years in business! Sherkston
Sherkston United
United Church
Church –– 5244
5244 Highway
Highway #3 #3 ..........................................................905–894–0392
..........................................................905–894–0392
St.
St. Andrew’s
Andrew’s –Knox
–Knox Presbyterian
Presbyterian –– 203
203 Highland
Highland AvenueAvenue ........................................905–871–3450
........................................905–871–3450
St.
St. George’s
George’s Catholic
Catholic Church
Church –– 56
56 Ridgeway
Ridgeway Road Road ..................................................905–894–2853
..................................................905–894–2853
St.
St. John’s
John’s Anglican
Anglican Church
Church –– 2251
2251 Ridgemount
Ridgemount Road Road ..............................................905–382–2608
..............................................905–382–2608
St.
St. John’s
John’s Lutheran
Lutheran Church
Church –– 3837
3837 Netherby
Netherby Road Road ..................................................905–382–3516
..................................................905–382–3516
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St.
St. John’s
John’s United
United Church
Church –– 14789
14789 Sodom
Sodom Road Road .......................................................905–382–3344
.......................................................905–382–3344
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St. Joseph’s
Joseph’s Roman
Roman Catholic
Catholic Church
Church –– 3718
3718 Netherby
Netherby Road Road....................................905–382–3826
....................................905–382–3826
St.
St. Luke’s
Luke’s Lutheran
Lutheran Church
Church –– 245
245 Prospect
Prospect PointPoint Road
Road North
North..................................905–894–3799
..................................905–894–3799
St.
St. Michael’s
Michael’s Roman
Roman Catholic
Catholic Church
Church –– 310
310 Central
Central Avenue
Avenue ....................................905–871–0692
....................................905–871–0692
St.
St. Paul’s
Paul’s Anglican
Anglican Church
Church –– 32
32 Idylewylde
Idylewylde Street....................................................905–871–6704
Street....................................................905–871–6704
The
The Journey
Journey –– 356
356 Ridge
Ridge Road
Road North
North ......................................................................
...................................................................... 289–214–4445
289–214–4445
The
The Village
Village Church
Church –– 2536
2536 Stevensville
Stevensville Road
Road ...........................................................905–382–2628
...........................................................905–382–2628
Trinity
Trinity Life
Life Church
Church –– 5348
5348 Sherkston
Sherkston Road
Road ...............................................................905–894–0673
...............................................................905–894–0673
Trinity
Trinity Lutheran
Lutheran Church
Church –– 171
171 Bertie
Bertie Street
Street ..............................................................905–871–2883
..............................................................905–871–2883
United
United Brethren
Brethren Church
Church –– 1351
1351 Garrison
Garrison RoadRoad.........................................................905–871–4888
.........................................................905–871–4888
Windmill
Windmill Point
Point Church
Church ofof Christ
Christ Disciple
Disciple –– 560
560 Stonemill
Stonemill Road Road ...............................905–894–4551
...............................905–894–4551
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FORT ERIE POINTS OF INTEREST HISTORICAL SITES & 24. Crescent Beach Beaches - Page 42
– PAGE 6 ATTRACTIONS – PAGE 30 25. Crystal Beach Waterfront Park & Boat Launches - Page 44
22 1. Fort Erie Economic Development & 11. Fort Erie Historical Museum Boat Launch
25 Campgrounds – Page 6
Tourism Services 12. Fort Erie Race Track 26. Waverly Beach Park
Golf – Page 37
2. Chamber of Commerce 13. Golden Nugget Gaming Centre
3. Bus Station (at Robo Mart, 14. Mather Arch Park & Veteran’s Way PARKS, TRAILS & NATURE L Library – Page 31
Princess off Queen) 15. Mewinzha Gallery & Interpretive Centre AREAS – PAGES 38 Marinas -Page 44
4. Municipal/Regional Bus Connection 16. Old Fort Erie 27. Ferndale Park PO Post Offic
(Walmart Plaza) 17. Point Abino Lighthouse 28. Lions Sugar Bowl Park & Dog Park LOCAL UNITED STATES
5. Civic Centre (Leisureplex, Town Hall, 18. Ridgeway Battlefield Sit 29. Niagara Parkway Scenic Drive DESTINATIONS
EJ Freeland Community Centre, Skatepark) 19. Railway Museum 30. Optimist Family Youth Park
31. Riverwalk 1. Albright-Knox Art Gallery
6. Crystal Ridge Arena & Community Centre 20. Safari Niagara 2. Sahlen Field
7. Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre 21. Uncle Sam’s Bingo Palace/Delta Bingo 32. Shagbark Nature Park
8. Flying J Travel Plaza 33. Stevensville Conservation Area 3. Delaware Park
17 BEACHES - PAGE 42 34. United Empire Loyalist Park
9. Niagara Christian Collegiate 4. Erie Basin Marina
10. Peace Bridge Duty Free 22. Bay Beach in Crystal Beach (Ott Road Park) 5. KeyBank Centre
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and is inaccessible for visitors at this time. “vehicles” dating back to the 1860’s. The
Also on this site are two historic stations. Fort Erie LaFrance Association Museum was
The Ridgeway Station has been transformed opened in 1986 to preserve and display these
into an exhibition space and the gift shop historical apparatuses, some of which were
in the B-1 Station features railway related those used in Fort Erie. Admission is free of
History & Rich in archeological significance merchandise. Open 9:00am-5:00pm daily charge and by appointment only.
Fort Erie is home to one of the most from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Admission
significant a cheological sites in Canada, is by donation. Leisureplex
3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie
Attractions
as well as having played host to some
of the bloodiest and most strategically Garrison Little Theatre 905-871-1600 ext. 2431
significant ba tles of the War of 1812. At the Italo-Canadian Club www.forterie.ca
1101 DiPietro Street, Fort Erie The Town of Fort Erie’s Leisureplex is an
thegarrisonlittletheatre@gmail.com impressive facility, situated among beautiful
www.garrisonlittletheatre.com grounds conveniently located steps from the
Garrison Little Theatre (GTL) is Fort Erie Clarion Hotel, Town of Fort Erie and YMCA.
Brimstone Brewing Company Fort Erie Public Library dinner theatre at its best. GLT offers three Gardens, pond and gazebo grace the entrance
209 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway Centennial Branch productions each Fall, Winter and Spring. to this facility. The Leisureplex features two
289-876-8657 / www.brimstonebrewing.ca 136 Gilmore Road Performances are held at the Italo-Canadian ice rinks, a snack bar, Madison’s Pub, an
The Brimstone Brewing Company is a 905-871-2546 / www.fepl.ca Club. Opening night is a “show only” arcade, Heritage Arts Sports Gallery and
small batch independent craft brewery Crystal Ridge Branch performance, while all other performances are Research Centre and a 7,000 sq. ft. banquet
located in a re-imagined 20th century 89 Ridge Road / 905-894-1281 dinner theatre, and a matinee with a lighter hall. Entrance to the complex can also be
church called The Sanctuary Centre for the Stevensville Branch lunch. More information available online. accessed from Buffalo Road.
Arts in the heart of downtown Ridgeway. 2508 Stevensville Road / 905-382-2051
The brewery features a cozy tap room The libraries of Fort Erie offer lifelong learning Heritage Arts Sports Gallery & Mewinzha Gallery &
and restaurant which features delicious and leisure opportunities for all ages in the Research Centre Interpretive Centre
food to accompany your beer of choice. community that offers free wifi, internet Fort Erie Leisureplex, 100 Queen Street, Fort Erie
access, appealing areas for children and 3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie 905-894-5322
Fort Erie Historical Museum teen activities, as well as comfortable Housed within the Fort Erie Leisureplex, the Buffalo-Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority Building
402 Ridge Road N, Ridgeway / 905-894-5322 browsing and studying spaces. Scanning and gallery features rotating displays of sports www.museum.forterie.ca
www.museum.forterie.ca photocopying services, tech help, art displays, artifacts and memorabilia of Fort Erie’s great museum@forterie.ca
museum@forterie.ca movies, educational programs and author athletes and showcases many sports such as Mewinzha: A Journey Back in Time features
Discover the unique history and character of visits all enhance the library experience. hockey, baseball, horse racing, golf and more. archaeological artifacts recovered from the
the places and people of Fort Erie through Meeting room facilities are available. While visiting this location, check out the Peace Bridge Site alongside First Nations
the programs, research facilities, exhibits and Heroes Walk and the Kinsmen Wall of Fame. artwork. Uncover thousands of years of
gift shop. Currently featuring exhibits about Fort Erie Railway Museum For appointments and tours call 905-871-3839. human history in Fort Erie. Mewinzha (Meh-
the Fenian Raids, Community History, First 400 Central Avenue, Fort Erie inge-ah) is a native word meaning a long time
Nations and Made in Fort Erie. Open 9:00am- 905-894-5322 LaFrance Firefighters Museu ago. While here, please visit the exhibit The
5:00pm. From September to May it is open www.museum.forterie.ca Fort Erie LaFrance Association Bridge that Peace Built, located on the second
Sunday - Friday and from June to August it is museum@forterie.ca 1118 Concession Road, Fort Erie floo . It traces the history of river crossings
open daily. Admission is by donation. The CN 6218 steam engine stands as the 905-871-1271 between Buffalo and Fort Erie and includes
museum’s focal point. Recently repaired, www.forterielafrancefi efightingmuseum.co a viewing area of the bridge. Open 9:00am-
visitors can view this piece of Canada’s Mr. Norm Sisler, Curator of the Fort Erie 3:30pm Monday through Friday, except
history up close and marvel at its size. The LaFrance Association since 1983, has acquired holidays. Gallery admission is free.
caboose is undergoing extensive repair work and restored numerous antique firefightin
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