St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Horse Drawn Grape Hoe
Niagara Grapes and Wines
Many of Ontario;s finest vineyards are located around St. Catharines along the Niagara Escarpment. The climate is similar to that of several great wine-producing regions of the world such as Burgundy and the Loire Valley in France, Oregon, and areas of New Zealand. the moderating effect of Lakes Ontario and Erie create cool springs and long autumns - the ideal climate for growing grapes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.
Location. 43° 9.321′ N, 79° 11.669′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker can be reached from Welland Canals Parkway. Marker is located along a front wall of the St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1932 Welland Canals Parkway, St Catharines ON L2R 7K6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shipbuilding in Niagara (a few steps from this marker); Spring Tooth Cultivator (a few steps from this marker); The Welland Canals and the St. Lawrence Seaway System (a few steps from this marker); International Shipmasters' Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Bollards & Fairleads (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Welland Canals (within shouting distance of this marker); Vertical Lift Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); Welland Ship Canal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.
Also see . . . St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canal Centre. (Submitted on August 9, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.