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Standing Where It Happened I always meant this series to have three parts. But in mid‑August 2024, I found myself standing on the shoreline in Niagara-on-the-Lake, looking across the mouth of the Niagara River at Old Fort Niagara. From where I stood, the fort looked quiet, almost serene. The water lapped gently at the shore, and the red roofs and stone…

This blog explores the abandoned Stoll Strawberry Farm in Kitchener, focusing on the house and its history. The home consists of a main floor and…

This past weekend, we explored the abandoned Pastor Lee House in Haldimand County, Ontario. It’s full of bizarre oddities and remains a time capsule. The…

A historic property in Centre Wellington was added to the heritage list in January 2021. Located at the north corner of *th Line East and…

The Lookout Inn, located south of North Bay in Callander, Ontario, used to be a popular hotel with a dining area and a patio overlooking…

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