This route weaves past
fragrant fruit orchards, acres of vineyards, magnificent waterfalls
and quaint villages. It is a network of roads, numbered 8-81, that
crisscrosses the fruit belt from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Signs depicting a white cluster of grapes mark the route as it
runs south of the Queen Elizabeth Way through Vineland and Jordan,
jogs by St. Catharines, crosses the Welland Canal, turns towards
Niagara-on-the-Lake and comes to a stop at Niagara Falls.
With Lake Ontario to the north and the Niagara Escarpment to the
south, this area is protected from continental winds. The result is a
belt of land that produces grapes, cherries, peaches, plums, pears,
apricots and apples. Pick-your-own fruit stands dot the roadside,
inviting you to experience first-hand the area's delicacies.
Wine Route
Niagara Wine Route
Wine Dining Ontario Wine Route Travel
