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Paradise Grove Bed & Breakfast
Paradise Grove is the closest Bed and Breakfast to everything that matters in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Located in the Heritage District of Niagara-on-the-Lake, two doors from the Shaw Festival Theatre, next door to Queen's Landing, steps away from the harbour or old Fort George, a two minute walk through the park to downtown, and right at the end of the Niagara Parkway bike trail.



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We serve a full gourmet breakfast in elegant surroundings.
Amenities include ensuites (large private bathrooms in room), high-speed wired and wireless internet connections, cable TV, hair dryer, clock radio, central air-conditioning, swimming pool in season, lots of parking on site.
All rooms are on the second floor.
Closest Bed & Breakfast to the Shaw Festival Theatre, the best repertory theater company in North America www.shawfest.com
Smoke-free and pet-free.
Many world-class wineries nearby.
Ask us for a free voucher for wine tasting at Peller Estate Winery or Hillebrand Winery.
Close to Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course, the oldest golf course in North America.

Paradise Grove was built in the 1930's, expanded in the 1940's, and subject to extensive renovations in 2004. The property was originally part of the Military Reserve and was deeded to the Harbour and Dock Company in the mid 1800's. Surrounded by old-growth trees and spacious gardens, easy access to the Niagara Parkway, and within a short walk of everything that matters in the Old Town district, Paradise Grove is indeed the best located B&B in Niagara-on-the-Lake.


Member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed & Breakfast Association (click here for website)		Member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce (click here for website)

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<ul type="disc"> <li>We serve a full gourmet breakfast in elegant surroundings.</li> <li>Special dietary requirements accommodated on request with prior notice.</li> <li>Amenities include ensuites (large private bathrooms in room), high-speed wired and wireless internet connections, cable TV, hair dryer, clock radio, central air-conditioning, swimming pool in season, lots of parking on site.</li> <li>Smoke-free and pet-free. </li> <li>Closest Bed & Breakfast to the Shaw Festival Theatre, the best repertory theater company in North America <a href="http://www.shawfest.com">www.shawfest.com</a></li> <li>Many world-class wineries nearby. </li> <li>Ask us for a free voucher for wine tasting at Peller Estate Winery or Hillebrand Winery.</li> <li>Close to Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course, the oldest golf course in North America.</li> </ul> History From the late 1700's until mid 1800's, the property was part of the Military Reserve near Fort George and Paradise Grove, where the parishioners from St. Mark's church would picnic on Sundays after church. On the border of the Military Reserve and the Town of Newark, the property was not developed until about 1856, well after Fort George was abandoned. As part of the harbour development project in the mid 1800's, the land was given by the government to the Harbour and Dock Company. After the Harbour and Doc Company became insolvent, the property was sold to the Milloy family who built a three storey home on the hill overlooking the harbour, where Chateau Gardens nursing home is now located. In the 1930's the Harrison family, who owned a local lumber yard, acquired the property and built a number of additional structures, including a small house at the corner of Byron and Wellington streets. The local oldtimers tell a story that Jack Harrison drove the delivery truck for his father's lumber yard and allegedly skimmed a few pieces of lumber from each delivery, dumping the "appropriated" lumber on the property as he drove by. Jack then supposedly, according to this story, built or had built the large addition to the small house on a part-time basis. Some of the older residents that knew Jack call it "the house that Jack built". Jack is long dead, so who knows whether the oldtimers' story is true, false, or some version of the truth. It is but an interesting tale. The two storey house at the corner of Byron and Wellington was built in the colonial style. Jack Harrison used the balloon-framing method, which was pretty common for houses built during that period. Instead of constructing one floor and then the next, with balloon-framing, the outside eighteen foot wall studs spanned both the main and second floors, and the joists for both ceilings were held up using studs coming down from the 12-pitch roof joists. With normal construction you would need interior supporting walls to hold up 2 x 8 ceiling joists spanning the twenty feet between the exterior walls. With balloon construction, the interior "supporting walls" were just long studs from the roof joists down to the joists of the second floor. The balloon-framing provided quite a challenge in our reorganizing of the second floor to provide three good sized bedrooms. Jack Harrison, who owned most of the block after his father died, sold off the north-west third of an acre and existing house in 1969 to Elizabeth Ayers, the grandaughter of Bessie and Clarence Kraft (part of the cheese family). Elizabeth and her second husband, Allan Peets, made extensive renovations to the house. A number of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents were shocked when Elizabeth had the exterior siding painted yellow. That seems silly now, but back in the 70's all the houses that were not brick were pretty much painted white, so a yellow house at that time was really a change from the norm in what was then an ultra-conservative community. As Elizabeth's mobility progressively deteriorated (she had MS), the beautiful landscaping was let go and the interior of the house deteriorated considerably. After the death of Elizabeth in 2000, her son, Michael from her first marriage, acquired the property. The house was subject to extensive renovations in 2004 by Elizabeth's son, Michael. Directions from Toronto: Take the Queen Elizabeth Way to Niagara. Just past St. Catharines and the Garden City Skyway, which crosses over the Welland Canal, take Highway 405 west. Exit just before the Queenston-Lewiston bridge. Take the River Road north along the Niagara River to Niagara-on-the-Lake. At the Shaw Festival Theatre, turn right on Wellington Street. Look for the yellow house with the blue door on the corner on Byron Street and Wellington. The driveway is off of Wellington Street. from Buffalo: Take I-190 north to the Queenston-Lewiston bridge. When you have passed through customs and the toll booth, exit immediately to the right. Follow the River Road north along the Niagara River to Niagara-on-the-Lake. At the Shaw Festival Theatre, turn right on Wellington Street. Look for the yellow house with the blue door on the corner on Byron Street and Wellington. The driveway is off of Wellington Street. Hosts&nbspParadise Grove Bed & Breakfast &nbsp113 Byron St. at Wellington &nbspNiagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario &nbspCanada L0S 1J0 &nbsp &nbsp(905) 468-3302 &nbsp(888) 468-3302 toll-free About Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara-on-the-Lake, named the "Prettiest town in Ontario", has a long and distinguished history. Site of the old Neutral Indian village of Onghiara, it was settled at the close of the American Revolution by Loyalists coming to Upper Canada, many of whom had been members of the much feared Butler's Rangers based during the American Revolution at Fort Niagara, then under British control. In 1781, the British Government purchased land from the Mississaugas a strip of land 6 miles wide along the western bank of the Niagara River for "300 suits of clothing". By 1782, sixteen families had become established and had cleared 236 acres. In 1791, part of the military reserve at the mouth of the river was chosen as the future townsite. In 1792, Newark, as it was named by Governor Simcoe, became the first capital of the newly-created colony of Upper Canada. The legislature met here for five sessions, until Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe moved the capital to York. By 1796, seventy new homes were built, and the town continued to prosper as the economic, administrative and judicial centre for the Niagara Peninsula. The physical appearance of the town, with the exception of the powder magazine at Fort George, was virtually erased by the burning of the town by the Americans during the war of 1812. Rebuilt, Niagara became an active commercial centre, with a busy shipping and ship-building industry, as well as many shops and warehouses. The beautiful old homes lining the tree-shaded streets attest to the prosperity of its citizens. Today, over two hundred years after its founding, Niagara-on-the-Lake hums with a different kind of traffic. Its many attractions include historic sites: Fort George and the Historical Society Museum, the Shaw Festival with its three theatres, the marina, our heritage business district for shopping, golf courses, parks and beautiful farmland, agricultural markets, and our world famous Niagara wineries. Come to the many special events held throughout the year! Take a carriage ride through the Old Town, or a jet boat up the Niagara River. A short drive along the scenic Niagara Parkway leads to Queenston Heights and Niagara Falls. Check out the Butterfly Conservatory at the Niagara Parks Commission site. Our town attracts thousands of visitors who stroll the old streets, enjoy the comforts of fine hotels or our charming bed and breakfast homes, dine in our many varied restaurants, and, if even for a little while, journey back in time to a more leisurely time - the age of Niagara-on-the-Lake! Wineries <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.chateaudescharmes.com');">Chateau des Charmes Wines</a> Highway #8 P.O. Box 280 St. Davids, ON L0S 1P0 Tel: (905) 262-4219 Fax: (905) 262-5548 E-mail: <a href="mailto:sjanke@chateaudescharmes.com">sjanke@chateaudescharmes.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.hillebrand.com');">Hillebrand Estates Winery </a> 1249 Niagara Stone Road R.R. #2 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 468-7123 Fax: (905) 468-1920 E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@hillebrand.com">info@hillebrand.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.inniskillin.com');">Inniskillin Wines Inc. </a> 1499 Line 3 at Niagara Parkway R.R. # 1 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 ( 905) 468-3554 Fax: (905) 468-7501 E-mail: <a href="mailto:inniskil@inniskillin.com">inniskil@inniskillin.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.jacksontriggswinery.com');">Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery</a> 2145 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 (905) 468-4637 E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@jacksontriggswinery.com">info@jacksontriggswinery.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.josephsestatewines.com');">Joseph's Estate Winery</a> 1811 Hwy #55 R.R.#3, Group 6 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 468-1259 Fax: (905) 468-9242 E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@josephsestatewines.com">info@josephsestatewines.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.konzelmannwines.com');">Konzelmann Estate Winery </a> 1096 Lakeshore Road R.R. #3 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 935-2866 Fax: (905) 935-2864 E-mail: <a href="mailto:wine@konzelmannwines.com">wine@konzelmannwines.com </a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.peller.com');">Peller Estates Winery</a> 290 John Street East Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 (905) 468-4678 1-888-673-5537 E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@peller.com">info@peller.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.pillitteri.com');">Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.</a> 1696 Niagara Stone Road R.R. #2 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 468-3147 Fax: (905) 468-0389 URL: <a href="http://www.pillitteri.com">http://www.pillitteri.com</a> E-mail: <a href="mailto:winery@pillitteri.com">winery@pillitteri.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.reifwinery.com');">Reif Estate Winery</a> 15608 Niagara Parkway R.R. #1 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 468-7738 Fax: (905) 468-5878 E-mail: <a href="mailto:wine@reifwinery.com">wine@reifwinery.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.stonechurch.com');">Stonechurch Vineyards Inc.</a> 1270 Irvine Road, RR # 5 Niagara on the Lake, ON. L0S 1J0. (905) 935-3535 Fax: (905) 646-8892 E-mail: <a href="mailto:wine@stonechurch.com">wine@stonechurch.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.strewnwinery.com');">Strewn Estate Winery</a> 1339 Lakeshore Road R.R. #3 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 468-1229 Fax: (905) 468-8305 URL: <a href="http://www.strewnwinery.com">http://www.strewnwinery.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:info@strewnwinery.com">info@strewnwinery.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.sunnybrookfarmwinery.com');">Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery</a> 1425 Lakeshore Rd. R.R.#3 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 468-1122 Fax: (905) 468-1068 </ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> Links <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.angiestrauss.com');">Angie Strauss Gallery</a> The gallery features paintings, prints and cards in watercolours and oils by renowned Canadian artist Angie Strauss. Open year round. 129 Queen Street beside Angie Strauss Fashions Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-2255 Fax: 905-468-9701 E-mail: <a href="mailto:angiestrauss@acncanada.net">angiestrauss@acncanada.net</a></ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.niagara.com/~parkscan');">Fort George-Parks Canada</a> A British fort which played a key role in the struggle for the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812. Fort George has been restored to its state on the eve of the war. Costumed staff recreate lifestyles and activities of the period. The on-site Gift Shop offers something for everyone. For more information, peruse Parks Canada website for Niagara National Historic Sites. Queen's Parade (Fort George) Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-4257 Fax: 905-468-4638 E-mail: <a href="mailto:ont_niagara@pch.gc.ca">ont_niagara@pch.gc.ca</a></ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.shawfest.sympatico.ca');">Shaw Festival</a> The Shaw Festival is one of the largest repertory companies in North America, specializing in the plays of Bernard Shaw & his contemporaries(1856-1950). Three theatres offer stylish productions and memorable performances from April to November; The Festival Theatre, The Courthouse Theatre and The Royal George Theatre. Check our website for this season's playbill, tickets and more. Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-2153 Fax: 905-468-5438</ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.winecountrycooking.com');">Strewn's Wine Country Cooking School</a> Culinary Vacations and cooking classes...Strewn's Wine Country Cooking School, offering hands-on cooking classes designed to temp your palate while increasing your culinary knowledge and appreciation of the relationship between food and wine. Check our website for calendar of events, rates, gift certificates and more info. 1339 Lakeshore Road @ Strewn Winery Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-8304 Fax: 905-468-8305 E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@winecountrycooking.com">info@winecountrycooking.com</a></ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.tee-off.ca/courses/on317.html');">Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club</a> Built in 1882, a 9-hole course in the heritage district overlooking Lake Ontario. Visit our website for greens fees and other information. 143 Front Street Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-3424 Fax: 905-468-0479 E-mail: <a href="mailto:notlgolf@niagara.com">notlgolf@niagara.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.niagarasailing.on.ca');">Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club</a> Located at the mouth of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. 10 Melville Street Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-3966 Fax: 905-468-7470 E-mail: <a href="mailto:nolsc@niagarasailing.on.ca">nolsc@niagarasailing.on.ca</a> </ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.royalniagara.com');">Royal Niagara Golf Club</a> A venue of outstanding challenge, unsurpassed beauty and unequaled course condition. Three impressive 9-hole courses built to championship standards offering Canadians and Americans public golf at a private club setting. 1 Niagara-on-the-Green Blvd. Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-685-9501 1-866-ROYAL-18 Fax: 905-685-3909 E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@royalniagara.com">info@royalniagara.com</a></ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.niagarafallsaviary.com');">Niagara Falls Aviary</a> Niagara Falls Aviary - OPEN YEAR ROUND-combines free flying tropical birds with lush "rainforest" plantscapes all inside a 15,000 square foot conservatory.� The journey begins by visiting features about birds.� Learn about their environment, why some become extinct, and how they adapt to their environment.� Discover our night jungle of bird exhibits.� Themed as ancient ruins, this one-of-a-kind facility will appeal to the young and the old.� Visitors have the opportunity to interact with tropical birds nesting, feeding and flying.� Groups and individuals will marvel at our amazing indoor waterfalls and the beauty of the vertical gardens.� In addition to the Aviary, we offer custom educational programming that is linked to the Province of Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum, special group pricing.� Evening functions and events are welcomed.� Explorer's Cafe offers light fare throughout the day.� Our traditional Indonesian Javanese House serves exotic coffees, teas and desserts.� The Aviary is located in the heart of Niagara Falls tourism district on River Road, one block from the Maid of the Mist at the Rainbow Bridge. 5651 River Road Niagara Falls 905-356-8888 Fax: 905-353-8198 <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.fallstour.com');">Niagara Falls Scenic Tours</a> Let us help You make the most of your vacation time. Avoid and eliminate traffic problems, parking fees, confusion, guide and service fees, let us look after that, just bring your camera and relax. We offer fully narrated sightseeing tours with licensed knowledgable guides on air conditioned buses. All inclusive and Honeymoon packages available, senior and group rate discounts. Save up to 50% on local attractions. Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada 905-354-6099 Toll Free: 1-888-325-5786 E-mail: <a href="mailto:reserve@fallstour.com">reserve@fallstour.com</a> <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.niagaraworldwinetours.com/');">Niagara Wine Tours International</a> Experience the beauty of Niagara-on-the-Lake with a cycle tour and vineyard picnic lunch. Guided leisurely tours suitable for all levels of ability. Custom tours can be arranged for your group or corporation. Tours daily May through October, reservations required. 92 Picton Street Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-468-1300 1-800-680-7006 Fax: 905-468-7477 E-mail: <a href="mailto:winetours@idirect.com">winetours@idirect.com</a> </ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.skywayhelicopters.com');">Skyway Helicopters Inc.</a> The Ultimate Touring Experience! Niagara's longest Heli-tours. Take a flight of discovery, view the regions spectacular classic landmarks, fly over the falls. Open year round, individual, family and group packages. 468 Niagara Stone Road, by the Niagara District Airport Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-641-2222 1-800-491-3117 Fax: 905-641-9674 E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@skywayhelicopters.com">info@skywayhelicopters.com</a></ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"><td width="100%" colspan="2"> <ul> <ul><a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.whirlpooljet.com');">Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours</a> Niagara's whitewater rapids have challenged explorers for over 300 years. Our specially designed Jet Boats offer an affordable fun way to reveal the history, scenery and incredible whitewater of the Niagara River. A real moving adventure! Several wet or dry departures daily. River Shop. Tickets available through the Chamber or give us a call. 61 Melville Street @ the Marina Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-4800 Fax: 905-468-7004 E-mail: <a href="mailto:wjet@whirlpooljet.com">wjet@whirlpooljet.com</a></ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> <tr valign="top"><td width="750"> <ul> <ul>Bed & Breakfast Links <a href="javascript:openit3('http://www.bbcanada.com')">BBCanada.com</a></ul> </ul> </td></tr> </table>

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