General Description

The Historic Peter Secord House c.1782 bed & breakfast is a gracious, comfortably appointed home, distinctively located in St. Davids Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake which is the hub of the Niagara area. It is close to wineries (Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery with celebrity chefs Michael & Anna Olsen is a short walk away) Shaw Festival Theatres, golf courses, shopping and all the fabulous sights/points of interest in Niagara.

This Loyalist home which is the oldest in Ontario survived the War of 1812 and the burning of St. Davids in July,1814. It has been tastefully restored and has a private verandah surrounded by perennial gardens for relaxing intimate moments.

The guest suites are large (with private entrance) ensuite bathroom, air-conditioned, cable T.V. and furnished with period antiques that are usable. Guests enjoy a common sitting room with fireplace.

For your pleasure and convenience we will arrange Wine Tours/dinner reservations/theatre tickets for you. When touring the wineries you'll be picked up at the door and can relax and experience visiting award winning Estate wineries/Cottage wineries and taste VQA wines that are not available in liquor stores. Lunch/Dinner can be included in the tour at Strewn Winerie's Terrior La Cachette, home to Canada's winery cooking school.

Breakfast

Each morning enjoy an upscale breakfast including home grown produce, seasonal Niagara fruits, home baked breads such as scones, biscuits, muffins, croissants and fruit loaves, preserves/jams and hot entree. Coffee is ground just before brewing for your enjoyment and a good cup of tea is always available.

Local Attractions

The Inn is in a perfect location for guests to access and enjoy all the wonderful sights of Niagara.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

*MANY WINERIES, ONE IS A SHORT WALK AWAY
*SHAW FESTIVAL THEATRE, ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE, COURT HOUSE THEATRE
*NIAGARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
*FORT GEORGE AND NAVY HALL
*QUEENSTON HEIGHTS AND BROCK'S MONUMENT
*BRUCE TRAIL
*STEAM BOAT TOUR, JET BOAT RIDE
*SEVERAL GOLF COURSES (ONE IS JUST ACROSS THE CREEK)
*MAJESTIC NIAGARA FALLS, MAID OF THE MIST, SPANISH AERO CAR, JOURNEY BEHIND THE
FALLS, GREAT GORGE ADVENTURE
*BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY, NIAGARA FALLS BOTANICAL GARDENS AND SCHOOL OF
HORTICULTURE, FLORAL CLOCK
*WELLAND SHIP CANAL AND VIEWING CENTRE

We would be pleased to help you with information/bookings and look forward to welcoming you.

Directions

Coming from Toronto:

Take the QEW towards Niagara Falls, Exit at 38B - Niagara Stone Road. You will see signs for Niagara-on-the-Lake exit. At the second set of traffic lights turn right on to York Road - towards St. Davids/Queenston, you will pass world class Chateau des Charmes winery and Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery (in-house celebrity chefs are Michael & Anna Olsen.) Follow York Road to the first intersection - Four Mile Creek Road, turn right and we are the sixth building on the left.

Coming from Buffalo/Fort Erie/Peace Bridge:

Take the QEW towards Toronto or north. Exit at 34 - Mountain Road. Turn right on to Mountain Road (east.) At the second set of lights - St. Paul Ave turn left, it becomes Four Mile Creek Road. The drive in to St. Davids is part of the Niagara Escarpment. Drive approximately 3km on Four Mile Creek Rd and we are the stone building on the right hand side. (Note: If you miss the Mountain Rd. exit then take the next exit #38 - there is no 38B in this direction, turn right on to Glendale and then right at York Rd. and follow the directions above.)

Coming from the Queenston/Lewiston Bridge:

Take the first exit after the toll booth - and then turn left on to Town line Road. Go down the hill and at the stop sign turn right on to Four Mile Creek Road. Drive approximately 1km and we are the stone building on the right hand side (you will see the sign on the lamp-post.)

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