Farmhouse Guidebook
Home Town
Closest town to the farmhouse for all your needs.
* Groceries( Sanfords)
* LCBO/Beer Store,
* Shoppers Drug Mart,
* Home Hardware
* bars, restaurants, fast food options, bank, wellness salon…even get your taxes done :)
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Harrow
Closest town to the farmhouse for all your needs.
* Groceries( Sanfords)
* LCBO/Beer Store,
* Shoppers Drug Mart,
* Home Hardware
* bars, restaurants, fast food options, bank, wellness salon…even get your taxes done :)
Beaches
Colchester is the biggest public beach. There are eats and treats for all ages. Splash pads, play structures and patios.
Colchester
Colchester is the biggest public beach. There are eats and treats for all ages. Splash pads, play structures and patios.
Cedar Beach is a popular sandy spot for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing. It is on Lake Erie at the mouth of Cedar Creek, and is a enjoyed by many fishermen.
A leisurely canoe trip from Cedar Creek Conservation Area all the way to Cedar Beach takes about one hour and affords many spectacular views of wetlands, forests and wildlife along the way
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Cedar Beach
Cedar Beach is a popular sandy spot for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing. It is on Lake Erie at the mouth of Cedar Creek, and is a enjoyed by many fishermen.
A leisurely canoe trip from Cedar Creek Conservation Area all the way to Cedar Beach takes about one hour and affords many spectacular views of wetlands, forests and wildlife along the way
A 3 minute drive from the Farmhouse.
"The Polish Beach Club is owned and operated by the Polish Peoples’ Home Association of Windsor (SPDL), a non-profit since 1925. Take a trip out to our beach in Colchester for a day in the sun! We serve authentic Polish food and have a bar, beach volleyball court, table tennis, bonfire site, kids’ toy rental, and plenty of beach to enjoy the waves of Lake Erie! A perfect getaway destination without the added cost! Admission is FREE"
Polish Beach Club
697 Fox PlA 3 minute drive from the Farmhouse.
"The Polish Beach Club is owned and operated by the Polish Peoples’ Home Association of Windsor (SPDL), a non-profit since 1925. Take a trip out to our beach in Colchester for a day in the sun! We serve authentic Polish food and have a bar, beach volleyball court, table tennis, bonfire site, kids’ toy rental, and plenty of beach to enjoy the waves of Lake Erie! A perfect getaway destination without the added cost! Admission is FREE"
Good Eats
Great little family owned & operated restaurant/diner, serving up comfort food, Ontario craft beer and local wine. Only 7 min drive from the farmhouse.
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Garfield's
1 County 50 Rd WGreat little family owned & operated restaurant/diner, serving up comfort food, Ontario craft beer and local wine. Only 7 min drive from the farmhouse.
One of the most popular gastro pubs locals and visitors go to. Good food and good atmosphere, always busy.
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The Bridge House
19 Main St EOne of the most popular gastro pubs locals and visitors go to. Good food and good atmosphere, always busy.
Great spot if you're in the mood for Italian food. One of our favorites, we always enjoy the food, atmosphere and staff.
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O' Sarracino Trattoria and Wine Bar
31 Main St WGreat spot if you're in the mood for Italian food. One of our favorites, we always enjoy the food, atmosphere and staff.
Just up the road in "town" (Harrow). A good place to have some pub grub and a pint or grab some take away to bring it back to the farmhouse.
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The Beerded Dog Brewing Co.
21 King St EJust up the road in "town" (Harrow). A good place to have some pub grub and a pint or grab some take away to bring it back to the farmhouse.
Feel like staying in? Our go to is OG's cuz it's the best. AND they deliver if you don't feel like taking the 5 min drive into Harrow.
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Original Guys Pizza Pies - OG Pizza (Harrow)
175 King St WFeel like staying in? Our go to is OG's cuz it's the best. AND they deliver if you don't feel like taking the 5 min drive into Harrow.
We LOVE this place. In the mood for Mexican food or maybe some sort of creative and delicious Asian fusion dish that also has some great Margaritas - this is the place for you.
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El Diablo
16 Main St WWe LOVE this place. In the mood for Mexican food or maybe some sort of creative and delicious Asian fusion dish that also has some great Margaritas - this is the place for you.
Looking to treat yourself to a nice meal, we'd recommend checking out the Pepper Cat.
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Pepper Cat
239 Dalhousie StreetLooking to treat yourself to a nice meal, we'd recommend checking out the Pepper Cat.
Sightseeing
Second closest town to the Farmhouse and bigger than Harrow. Great eats, drinks, shopping, history, beautiful waterfront and old town - a great place to spend some time.
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Amherstburg
Second closest town to the Farmhouse and bigger than Harrow. Great eats, drinks, shopping, history, beautiful waterfront and old town - a great place to spend some time.
This is where lots of our favorite eats and drinks mentioned in the guide are located. Bigger than Harrow, smaller than Amhurstburg but lots to see and do for everyone.
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Kingsville
This is where lots of our favorite eats and drinks mentioned in the guide are located. Bigger than Harrow, smaller than Amhurstburg but lots to see and do for everyone.
Its the BIG city. If you're needing something that only a big city can offer Windsor is your spot. From the Casino to Costco, you can find it here! It also has a lot to offer for tourists as well. Hot tip: check out "Windsor Eats" for some inspiration of what's possible.
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Windsor
Its the BIG city. If you're needing something that only a big city can offer Windsor is your spot. From the Casino to Costco, you can find it here! It also has a lot to offer for tourists as well. Hot tip: check out "Windsor Eats" for some inspiration of what's possible.
Winery
Beautiful grounds and buildings AND the only winery with a beach. Go for a tasting or the unique experience of buying a picnic basket to enjoy on the grounds.
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Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
7258 Essex County Rd 50Beautiful grounds and buildings AND the only winery with a beach. Go for a tasting or the unique experience of buying a picnic basket to enjoy on the grounds.
4 doors down from the farmhouse are our neighbors at Erie Shores. They have a great little shop for you to have some tastings or pick up some beverage supplies for your stay.
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Erie Shore Vineyard
410 County 50 Rd W4 doors down from the farmhouse are our neighbors at Erie Shores. They have a great little shop for you to have some tastings or pick up some beverage supplies for your stay.
Great patio and scenery to enjoy a day eating and sampling their offerings.
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Oxley Estate Winery
533 Essex County Road 50Great patio and scenery to enjoy a day eating and sampling their offerings.
Lots to do here, wine, eats, lavender fields. A great stop on your wine tour.
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North 42 Degrees Estate Winery & Bistro 42
130 Essex County Rd 50Lots to do here, wine, eats, lavender fields. A great stop on your wine tour.
The name says it all. What a view! A beautiful panoramic view of the lake from it's big patio. Often lots of events or buzz during peak season.
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Viewpointe Estate Winery
The name says it all. What a view! A beautiful panoramic view of the lake from it's big patio. Often lots of events or buzz during peak season.
Another great stop on your wine tour. Delicious wines, menu and facility. Try their Cab Sauv!
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CREW - Colchester Ridge Estate Winery
108 Essex County Road 50Another great stop on your wine tour. Delicious wines, menu and facility. Try their Cab Sauv!
Our little tasty of an Italy. A great stop of your wine tour to switch up the vibe and enjoy their patio and award winning pizza and hospitality.
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Paglione Estate Winery
724 County Road 50 EOur little tasty of an Italy. A great stop of your wine tour to switch up the vibe and enjoy their patio and award winning pizza and hospitality.
Enjoy wine by the glass in any of the beautiful green space throughout the vineyard or enjoy a lovely lunch or dinner at The Vines Restaurant
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Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant
1425 Iler RdEnjoy wine by the glass in any of the beautiful green space throughout the vineyard or enjoy a lovely lunch or dinner at The Vines Restaurant
Their outdoor space offers a dog-friendly environment, situated next to the Chrysler Canada Greenway trail. From May to October, join them on their outdoor patio for wood-fired pizza and enjoy a glass of their hand-crafted wine.
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Muscedere Vineyards
7457 County Rd 18Their outdoor space offers a dog-friendly environment, situated next to the Chrysler Canada Greenway trail. From May to October, join them on their outdoor patio for wood-fired pizza and enjoy a glass of their hand-crafted wine.
Probably the most popular brand of the wine region so a must see if you like your wine. They have two options for you to explore. A location/store front in Kingsville but the REAL fun and adventure can be found on Pelee Island. Look them up if you're inspired!
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Pelee Island Winery
455 Seacliff DrProbably the most popular brand of the wine region so a must see if you like your wine. They have two options for you to explore. A location/store front in Kingsville but the REAL fun and adventure can be found on Pelee Island. Look them up if you're inspired!
Breweries
Cool little spot to grab some drinks inside or out. Listen to some vinyl records spinning and tasty local eats from their rotating guest catering options. They also have a farmers market on Saturday mornings that's a nice way to kick start the day.
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GL Heritage Brewing
Essex Rd 9Cool little spot to grab some drinks inside or out. Listen to some vinyl records spinning and tasty local eats from their rotating guest catering options. They also have a farmers market on Saturday mornings that's a nice way to kick start the day.
Just up the road from the farmhouse in Harrow. A nice little pub where you can get their brew and some eats.
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The Beerded Dog Brewing Co.
21 King St EJust up the road from the farmhouse in Harrow. A nice little pub where you can get their brew and some eats.
Hip and popular local brewery, you'll enjoy their selection of items and good atmosphere and good eats.
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The Grove Brew House
86 Main St EHip and popular local brewery, you'll enjoy their selection of items and good atmosphere and good eats.
Another popular local brewery with a couple of locations where you can enjoy the drinks.
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Kingsville Brewing Co.
15 Main St WAnother popular local brewery with a couple of locations where you can enjoy the drinks.
Activities
You’ll roll through the scenic, flat countryside at a leisurely pace and take in the sights, sounds and smells of a burgeoning wine appellation. Each Wine Trail Ride includes bicycle, helmet (feel free to bring your own), tastings, food at each location and a guide.
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400 Erie Street EastYou’ll roll through the scenic, flat countryside at a leisurely pace and take in the sights, sounds and smells of a burgeoning wine appellation. Each Wine Trail Ride includes bicycle, helmet (feel free to bring your own), tastings, food at each location and a guide.
Take to the air with a Welcome Flight on the Harvard Aircraft.
Nothing beats the experience of flying in a small aircraft, and the Canadian Aviation Museum offers rides in three of the best and most reliable.
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Canadian Historical Aircraft Association
2600 Airport RdTake to the air with a Welcome Flight on the Harvard Aircraft.
Nothing beats the experience of flying in a small aircraft, and the Canadian Aviation Museum offers rides in three of the best and most reliable.
It’s actually hard to put into words on how amazing it is to be out on the lake and paddling through the beautiful canals of Pike Creek and Lake St. Clair. Come out with your family, friends or on a hot date, and their crew will make your experience unforgettable. You’ll paddle out to the middle of the lake to enjoy some waves, the sunset view, explore the canals and more.
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Urban Surf Co.
55 E Pike Creek RdIt’s actually hard to put into words on how amazing it is to be out on the lake and paddling through the beautiful canals of Pike Creek and Lake St. Clair. Come out with your family, friends or on a hot date, and their crew will make your experience unforgettable. You’ll paddle out to the middle of the lake to enjoy some waves, the sunset view, explore the canals and more.
One of few options to get out for a game around the farmhouse. Past guests have had nothing but great reviews for us of their time there.
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Kingsville Golf & Country Club
640 Essex County Rd 20One of few options to get out for a game around the farmhouse. Past guests have had nothing but great reviews for us of their time there.
Spend a full day or half day with Simpers Fishing Charters fishing on Lake Erie for walleye, perch, bass, king salmon or rainbow trout. Relax and enjoy on their 26 ft. Striper WA (walkabout) with full Cuddy Cabin. All the best equipment is provided – Okuma Rod and Reel combos and Cannon Electric Downriggers. Charters for up to six people. All safety equipment provided.
Simpers Fishing Charters
Spend a full day or half day with Simpers Fishing Charters fishing on Lake Erie for walleye, perch, bass, king salmon or rainbow trout. Relax and enjoy on their 26 ft. Striper WA (walkabout) with full Cuddy Cabin. All the best equipment is provided – Okuma Rod and Reel combos and Cannon Electric Downriggers. Charters for up to six people. All safety equipment provided.
One of a few good nuggests for your antique finds. Be sure to get out google to help you search for more!
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Dusty Loft Antiques and Collectables
5619 Concession Rd 5 NOne of a few good nuggests for your antique finds. Be sure to get out google to help you search for more!
Electric and old fashioned bike rentals. Pick up location closest to the farmhouse is at Colchester Marina. Super location to take off and hit many of the wineries.
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The Grove Brew House
86 Main St EElectric and old fashioned bike rentals. Pick up location closest to the farmhouse is at Colchester Marina. Super location to take off and hit many of the wineries.