Tracey's Guidebook
Food Scene
A beautiful place to enjoy a meal or a few drinks beside the water. Watch the boats go by and soak up some sun on the patio. Open til the end of September .
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Hoover's Marina
5 Erie StreetA beautiful place to enjoy a meal or a few drinks beside the water. Watch the boats go by and soak up some sun on the patio. Open til the end of September .
Sample some of our local produce! Seasonal vegetables, locally produced maple syrup, jams and jellies.
In the Fall there is a corn maze for the kids and you can pick up a pumpkin to carve.
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Richardson's Farm and Market
131 River RdSample some of our local produce! Seasonal vegetables, locally produced maple syrup, jams and jellies.
In the Fall there is a corn maze for the kids and you can pick up a pumpkin to carve.
Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 am to 12 pm. Meat, seafood and local fruits and veggies are available.
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Dunnville Farmers Market
218 Main St EOpen Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 am to 12 pm. Meat, seafood and local fruits and veggies are available.
A fine dining restaurant suitable for special occasions. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary this would be it.
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Twisted Lemon Restaurant
3 Norton St WA fine dining restaurant suitable for special occasions. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary this would be it.
One of my local favorites, Debbs offers above average food for a reasonable price. Features a seasonal local menu, and licensed for drinks. Reservations may be required.
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Debb's Cuisine On Queen
109 Queen StOne of my local favorites, Debbs offers above average food for a reasonable price. Features a seasonal local menu, and licensed for drinks. Reservations may be required.
A fun evening out, dining on an old fashioned river boat!
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Grand River Dinner Cruises
36 County Rd 22A fun evening out, dining on an old fashioned river boat!
The original historic Fisherville hotel. A quaint building and daily specials in addition to the usual bar fare.
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Ye Olde Fisherville Restaurant
2 Erie Ave SThe original historic Fisherville hotel. A quaint building and daily specials in addition to the usual bar fare.
Sample, or buy, some local craft beers in a funky setting. Snack food available and in summer there's a patio and a rib truck, you can grab some ribs and take them over to pair with your beer.
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Concession Road Brewing Co.
17 Talbot St ESample, or buy, some local craft beers in a funky setting. Snack food available and in summer there's a patio and a rib truck, you can grab some ribs and take them over to pair with your beer.
Great coffee, breakfast sandwiches and light lunches. Also a good selection of unique gift ideas, or take something home for a souvenir!
The Social Coffeehouse & Market
Great coffee, breakfast sandwiches and light lunches. Also a good selection of unique gift ideas, or take something home for a souvenir!
Sightseeing
A striking home, part of our local history. Cottonwood hosts different events and tours throughout the year. It is not open 7 days a week so it's best to contact them to find out what's available.
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Cottonwood Mansion Museum
740 Haldimand 53A striking home, part of our local history. Cottonwood hosts different events and tours throughout the year. It is not open 7 days a week so it's best to contact them to find out what's available.
An historic home outside of Cayuga featuring beautiful grounds beside the Grand River and ample hiking trails.
In the Spring Ruthven hosts a birding festival where birds are banded and lucky youngsters get to release them. There is also a wine and beer tent for Mom and Dad.
There are also guided tours of the mansion by knowledgable volunteers.
As with everything these days some things are not available due to Covid so it's best to contact them to avoid disappointment.
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Ruthven Park National Historic Site
243 Haldimand Highway 54An historic home outside of Cayuga featuring beautiful grounds beside the Grand River and ample hiking trails.
In the Spring Ruthven hosts a birding festival where birds are banded and lucky youngsters get to release them. There is also a wine and beer tent for Mom and Dad.
There are also guided tours of the mansion by knowledgable volunteers.
As with everything these days some things are not available due to Covid so it's best to contact them to avoid disappointment.
Despite it's name the dragstrip is a ten minute drive from the Lake. On long weekends it hosts special events such as Jet Cars and the Nitro Nationals. There are vendors for food and souvenirs and a patio bar where you can watch the action with a cold beer.
Check the website for current events.
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Toronto Motorsports Park
1040 Kohler RdDespite it's name the dragstrip is a ten minute drive from the Lake. On long weekends it hosts special events such as Jet Cars and the Nitro Nationals. There are vendors for food and souvenirs and a patio bar where you can watch the action with a cold beer.
Check the website for current events.
Step into a classroom from 1925 and learn about the history of rural education. The museum also hosts different crafting workshops and other events. Mon-Fri 10 am to 4:30 pm.Saturday 10-3 from Victoria day to Labor Day. Free admission.
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Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum
3513 Rainham RdStep into a classroom from 1925 and learn about the history of rural education. The museum also hosts different crafting workshops and other events. Mon-Fri 10 am to 4:30 pm.Saturday 10-3 from Victoria day to Labor Day. Free admission.
Activities
Dunnville Golf Club
150 Haldimand County Rd 17For the golfers out there, enjoy!
I am often asked about Kayak rentals. Here you go!
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Grand River Marina & Cafe
I am often asked about Kayak rentals. Here you go!
Big Creek Stables in Caledonia offers trail riding, pony rides, and birthday parties.
Call for details!
386 Big Creek Rd, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G9, Canadá
Big Creek Stables in Caledonia offers trail riding, pony rides, and birthday parties.
Call for details!
Conselhos sobre a cidade
Costumes e cultura
A Slower Pace
Out here at the Lake things move at a slower pace. Part of the charm is the laid back attitude of the locals and shopkeepers. People stop to chat, and most everyone will greet you on your walks.
Please don't speed on the Lakeshore or cottage roads.
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At the Beach
We have many beautiful beaches in the area for your family to enjoy. Just a note though, they are not serviced by life guards so make sure you accompany the kiddos to the water.
You may want to pack buckets and shovels to build a sandcastle or collect shells, or perhaps an air mattress to float on.
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Ice Cream!
If you are lucky enough to be here on a summer Saturday listen for the music and chase the ice cream truck for a tasty treat!
(Us grown ups do it too...)
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Fishing tackle
If you're an angler there are quite a few places to fish, from the bridge in Dunnville to Port Dover Pier. You may land a nice Bass, some Perch or even a Pickeral.
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Where to get...
If you're staying at 56 Heather or 38 Lake and need Ice? Tuna? Sunscreen? A bottle of wine? The store in Selkirk, Town and Country, will have it. As a plus it's a scenic 15 minute drive along the Lakeshore.
Need fuel? Fisherville has a gas station and small store called 2 Main West.
Car trouble? Try Smucks garage, also in Fisherville.
If you are staying at 2110 Lakeshore you have more options in the nearby town of Dunnville. Follow the Lakeshore to South Cayuga road, turn left until you get to Rainham road then turn right. Continue on Rainham until you reach Dunnville
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For the Beach
Besides the obvious bathing suits and towels you may want:
Sunscreen/sunglasses
Hats or a beach umbrella
Waterproof shoes/sandals
Pail and shovel for sand castles
Cooler for drinks/snacks
Air mattress or pool noodles
Frisbee or a vollyball
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Firewood etc
There are many locals along Rainham Road who sell firewood at the end of their driveway. You can also get farm fresh eggs and local produce. They all operate on the honour System so be sure to bring cash.