This family-owned and operated cheese company for over 70 years, is one of the first and oldest European cheese makers in Canada. Visiting Paron Cheese you will experience a traditional, family-oriented enterprise. Tasting their cheeses, you will discover Old World flavours recreated in Canada. Natale Paron established the company in the 1930s above the Niagara Escarpment from the community of Stoney Creek. Italian-Canadians were settling in the Hamilton area and Paron knew they would be seeking ingredients reminiscent of their homeland.

Come for a tour of the homestead that served the Lee family for six generations, spanning over 160-years. This historic home and beautiful grounds was the birthplace of the world’s first Women’s Institute and largest rural women’s movement. They provide custom tours focusing on the history of the Lee Family and their unique contribution to the Women's Institute’s founding. The Lee family recognized the need for rural women to be educated, particularly in the area of domestic science.

Take a moment along the route to stop at this Ridge Road Lookout for views of Lake Ontario and Stoney Creek. Perched on the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, enjoy the views of Lake Ontario.

Saltfleet Conservation Area is HCA’s newest area to explore and is located south of the Niagara Escarpment in the Upper Stoney Creek and Upper Battlefield Creek watersheds. Saltfleet boasts nearly 268 acres of unique natural features. Currently, the area offers a single trail, the Heritage Green Community Trust Trail, which connects to the Dofasco 2000 Trail and Devil’s Punchbowl CA. The newly created wetland is already providing habitat for aquatic plants, birds, amphibians, fish and other wildlife. Perfect for hiking.

Dedicated to fresh, local ingredients, the team at Cascata offers up the traditional flavours of authentic Italian cuisine with a twist. Cascata believes in farm-to-table, and are proud to subscribe to the 100-mile market supply philosophy when the menu allows. The market menu offers variety on a daily basis to ensure only quality fresh ingredients are used.

Experience the unique pollinator gardens of Backed by Bees while trying their mead and honey products including their Bee Sippin‘ Barrel Aged mead. Believing that the natural world teaches us much, Backed By Bees are beekeepers and meadmakers who are always learning and teaching about nature’s gift.

Farm, food, family, and fun. Here you'll find homegrown foods baked with the freshest farm flavours, recipes that have stood the test of time, and delicious ways to preserve and serve each season in the bakery and farm shop.

Step inside the nineteenth-century barn and see what the family has made and found. The incredible shop is brimming with fun finds, and the farm pantry shelves are positively packed with all your farm favourites.

Crawford Lake Conservation Area is a truly exceptional park with a truly exceptional lake. Scientists researching this sediment in the early 1970s discovered corn pollen dating from the 13th to 15th century. This led to the discovery of the archaeological footprints of a Wendat or Attawandaron village. Three longhouses from this village have been reconstructed on their original footprint to help educate the public about the area’s Indigenous history through programs, exhibits, gardens, and workshops developed with Indigenous partners of the park.

Treat yourself to a savoury, authentic Italian dinner at 7 Enoteca made from locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is an Oakville barn gallery and 1827 house and studio on a 12-acre, 20,000-year old valley. 

It is a cheerful and welcoming sanctuary from urban life, where those who love art and nature come together to create, learn and grow.