Even if Aunt Jemima hadn't been cancelled a few years ago, I'd probably be officially switching to…read morereal maple syrup after this excursion. One of my cousins has a bit of an obsession with natural sweeteners and scheduled a trip to White Meadows for us last weekend. It was a bit of a drive from our Finger Lakes Airbnb that involved a literal border crossing, but honestly was worth the trek. I wasn't sure what to expect beyond a deluge of maple leaf signs/flags, but I definitely left with an appreciation of the insane amount of work required to make this without using mass-produced corn syrup. We'd scheduled a tour, subsequent syrup tasting and charcuterie board for a 1:30pm start time. Not knowing what drama we might encounter at the border (there was absolutely none - deliciously uneventful; this isn't the border anyone gets particularly riled up about), we got here super early and had ample time to look around the gift shop. I barely considered the implications of the tariffs and didn't bother buying any maple syrup - understandably when I went to the farm's website later, it indicated they're not shipping to the US right now. That decision will haunt me for weeks and maybe months to come. Our guide was Nathan, who was an absolute superstar. I can't recommend this guy highly enough. He was engaging and knew how to talk about the science and concepts behind maple syrup and its cultivation on the farm in a way that was easily digestible but also very in-depth and informative. We were in a pretty inquisitive group, and he fielded a myriad of questions ably; I also liked that once or twice, he didn't know the answer and just said that - sadly a rarity in this day and age. But that didn't happen very often; Nathan knows maple syrup. The tour consists of a 10 to 15-minute discussion in one of the prep rooms near the gift shop (where most of the equipment and technical terminology is broken down), followed by a 10-minute tractor ride to the woods on the other side of the property to the tree-tapping area where the majority of the tour takes place, followed by a ride back to the starting point and a five-minute tasting of the four syrups made on the farm. One piece of constructive feedback - there were several young children there who were honestly a bit of a distraction. This is probably school age kid friendly but there were some very antsy toddlers (and even an infant) who just weren't old enough for this. I'd put a disclaimer up on the website that this isn't really appropriate for pups that young so the parents know ahead of time not to bother booking it. It is really wild seeing how much goes into creating maple syrup on a mom-and-pop farm like this. The intricate weaving of the taps/tubes throughout the forest leading to a storage tank out of site, and seeing how aggressive you have to be to take advantage of the very narrow window that sap can be harvested? Had no idea. If nothing else, you'll definitely come away from this being blown away by the syrup trade and the immense work required. You just never think about this stuff when you're at the diner pouring (not real) syrup onto your pancakes. The tasting and charcuterie were really good too - if you're already here, I'd spring for the charcuterie so you can sample the syrups and assorted meats/cheeses on a grander scale than just the tasting. The only annoying part were the yellowjackets constantly trying to get in on the fun (which I found out in Canada are more commonly referred to as wasps). I honestly have no idea how they can fix or alleviate that issue since by definition you're putting sweet/sugary stuff out on picnic tables, but might be worth troubleshooting down the line. Absolutely would recommend if you happen to be in the general Upstate NY area and have your passport handy. But make sure you actually buy the syrup there - I have no idea when I'm going to get a chance to sup on the Golden grade of syrup again.

Had such a great experience here! We got the full charcuterie experience and we it was so good. The…read morestaff was sooooo friendly and such a cute little farm. Would highly suggest

Wonderful spot to enjoy wine and the outdoors. This place offers wine from several wineries. We…read moresampled the reds and left with a few bottles. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and helped us choose the best wines for our tastes.

If I could give more stars I would. Samples are $1 each but waived if you buy two bottles. Wines…read morewere great. We stuck with all the Stoney Ridge in name ones but they have Gilmour and Tragically Hip ones too. Service was phenomenal! Friendly and informative. We ended up getting a cheese plate. Which you design from a selection of cheeses in their Cheese Room. Cheese plate with their wine was delicious. They also had a juice box for our little guy which is very thoughtful. Grounds are lovely it is worth a stop! or two

I've been to Ludology a handful of times now. It's a favorite place to stop before heading back…read moreacross the border. The staff there is incredibly hardworking and very attentive. You will often see the same few people working there, and despite how insanely busy it can get, they've even remembered us after almost a month of not being there. I've been both inside and on the back patio. Surprisingly, despite the cold, they did an amazing job of keeping the patio cozy and warm (blankets, seat warmers that may burn your butt if you're not careful but they do warn you, and heat lamps). The vibe of the place is fun and welcoming. I've mostly had the drinks, which are fabulous and their hot chocolate always hits the right note. Their bartender often has new specials and is also very good at creating delicious cocktails. The one food item I have tried was their special crème brûlée, and holyyyyy. I'm pretty sure I'd try every version of that. I plan to go back more and I am excited to one day get to try their other food!

The food and drinks were good. We ordered the chili cheese fries and brownies because we weren't…read morevery hungry. We were pleased with the choices. We walked in and we were greeted. We sat down. Took us a about 2 minutes to decide on a seat. Fairly empty place but i was with a picky kid and i wanted to sit on the balcony. I sat and my daughter walked through the games and finally decided on one. The waitress/host who greeted us did not come over during this time. While we were setting up our game about 6 minutes after the seat selection the waitress comes over, finally, with water and ask have we been there before I said no and then she says it cost for games. She didn't say that upon entry or in the 6 minutes that I was sitting. This was very frustrating and is a pet peeve of mine. Tell customers all information as soon as possible. I noticed that this happened with another table who came in as we were wrapping up. So, it wasn't just us but please tell people in advance. Gives off sneaky hidden fees vibes. Very quiet place. Cute. The balcony was cute. I ordered my last drink and then ordered dessert and said please go ahead and close my tab and bring the check. That didn't happen. When we finished we sat there for 10 minutes until the waitress came back. It's possible that she didn't hear my requests. I try to be efficient because when a kid gets restless I like to move quickly. No one spoke to us when we left despite there being three staff persons at the door. No one said, "thanks for coming in, hope you enjoyed." "Come back soon" I found that odd and not very customer/patron friendly.

This town has a really charming European vibe, with shops that mix modern style, trendy fashion,…read moreand a touch of history. It can get pretty crowded in the summer, and parking might be a bit of a challenge. But once you get out onto the streets, it's a delightful place to wander and discover. Plus, being right on the lake, you can watch tons of boats having a blast on the water. If you're visiting Niagara Falls, I'd totally recommend taking a short drive of about 45 minutes to check out the stunning beauty of Niagara on the Lake.

Amazing and cute town close to Niagara Falls. My wife and I went to the Drawing Room at the Prince…read moreof Wales Hotel for afternoon tea which was such an amazing experience and then enjoyed wine and spirits at Wayne Gretzky Estates. Would love to return to explore the town and its surrounds more. It was also Upper Canada's first capital which can be visited at Fort George which we hope to see in the future.

This was such a cool part of the Falls. It's amazing the force you can feel from the water. We went…read moreon a Sunday afternoon in the summer and it was super busy. We still were able to find areas to stop and look at the Falls as well as take photos. They also have a building that has a shop, some food places, and some other tourists stuff. Right now they also have the FIFA sign up since the World Cup was recent.

Table Rock is the facility that houses Journey to the Falls, Niagara Takes Flight, a restaurant and…read moregift shop. There are also views of the falls adjacent to the building. Another benefit is accessible bathrooms, multi gender and single roomed. So you'll have some privacy too.

Great food, flowers and people. The St. Catharines market is a nice spot to visit on a Saturday…read moremorning to get fresh cheese, meat, produce and more. Stop here before the grocery store.

What a cute and comfortable market to attend. There are shaded indoor stalls complete with…read moreeverything from flowers, veggies, cured meats, artisanal soaps, knots and jewelry to name a few. Coffee and lunch can be found easily. Prices were on par depending on farm/harvest size and bulk "Ontario" grown produce a little cheaper.

We came here for the baked goods because I'm always on the hunt for cakes, cookies and pastries!…read more They had a great frozen food selection and if I didn't live so far, I would've bought a bunch. Maybe next time, when I can bring a cooler! We ended up getting a milk chocolate chip cookie, cream cheese cookie, plain butter tart, pecan butter tart and a cheesecake cookie dough bar. The cream cheese cookie was by far my favourite thing we got. So much so, I'm currently looking up recipes on how to make cream cheese cookies lol. The butter tart was delicious but omg sooo sweet. I really should not have ate the whole thing at once because it was a little much lol. Note, only eat half in a day lol. I wasn't a fan of the cheesecake cookie bar. I love cheesecake but I didn't love the blend with the cookie. I'm sure someone else would like this but it wasn't to my tastebuds' liking. Finally, the milk chocolate chip cookie was perfect. Warmed up for 10 seconds made it even better. Has a bit of a crunch on the outside with an ooey gooey chewy centre. A perfect cookie. All items cost around $20, which I think is fair as we got 5 items. The woman helping us was extremely kind and friendly, which took this review to 5 stars. She was so sweet. I'll be sure to stop by again when I'm around NOTL again.

Came here looking for local ice cream, but only to be disappointed with it being it within a…read moreroadside farmer's market type place. This place was PRICEY! It was $1/ear of corn, so comparable to a suburban farmer's market. A scoop of ice cream was $6/7! And of course, the less expensive option, soft serve machine was broken. :( I suspect this place is more of a tourist trap than a place frequented by locals.

We were lured in by the free factory tour and samples, and they did not disappoint! We enjoyed…read morelearning how chocolate is made (what a process!) and tasting the many chocolate samples. There are a few samples during the tour, and a LOT of samples after the tour in the gift shop. I felt like the chocolate was high quality, and enjoyed all of them (even the off-beat flavors like chocolate covered ginger). I would definitely recommend for anyone traveling with kids (and even adults who love chocolate). :)

There really isn't a tour to be honest. The staff are wonderful, the place is clean. It's a…read morechocolate store, they offer samples much smaller than Costco does. I bought some dark chocolate, they taste good for sure.the chocolates cost $17.99, but there is HST, and a destination marketing fee that you will be paying when you buy anything, basically a tourist tax to shop here. Total for 150g of chocolate was $22.95. Worth it? Not really sure I would want to step back into a tourist trap...