Hotel at a Glance: Stone Mill Inn

The Stone Mill Inn was built in 1860 to serve as a cotton mill—the structure was one of the first of its kind in Canada. Today, the architectural beauty of the historic structure has been restored; as you stroll through the halls of the inn, you’ll notice wrought-iron gates, original stonework, and a grand staircase modeled after the ones on the Titanic. Each of the inn’s rooms is unique and contemporary; king rooms are decked out with flat-screen TVs, complimentary WiFi, and mini fridges.

• Taste Niagara wine country: This deal includes a bottle of wine and tastings for two at Konzelmann Estate Winery, Small Talk Vineyards, Two Sisters Vineyard, Reif Estate Winery, The Hare Wine Co., Riverview Cellars.
• Eat well: This deal also includes a $30 dining credit at Johnny Rocco’s Italian Grill and a 15% discount voucher at Early Bird Restaurant.
• For the chocolate lovers: Tour and tasting in the Chocolate FX factory for two is included.

St. Catharines, Ontario: Lakeside City near Wineries and Niagara Falls

The city of St. Catharines sits on a harbor between Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls. You’ll find galleries, restaurants, and boutiques along the city’s pier, which is bookended by two lighthouses dating back to the 19th century. At the pier’s Lakeside Park, you can ride a carousel that dates back to 1905. For a more adult-oriented day out, visit some local wineries—the area around St. Catharines is a globally recognized cool-climate region for winemaking, producing top-notch rieslings, chardonnays, and pinot noirs.

Niagara Falls straddles the Canada-U.S. border about 15 miles east of St. Catharines. The Canadian side of the Niagara River is considered the finest vantage point for taking in all three of Niagara Falls’ photogenic brinks: American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls.