Vineland, Ontario
| Vineland | |
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| — Unincorporated community — | |
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| Coordinates: 43°9′14″N 79°23′32″W / 43.15389°N 79.39222°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Regional municipality | Niagara |
| Town | Lincoln |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Forward sortation area | L0R 2C0 |
| Area code(s) | 905 and 289 |
| NTS Map | 030M03 |
| GNBC Code | FDABE |
The village of Vineland (population 3756) is an unincorporated community within the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Peninsula in the province of Ontario, Canada.
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Agriculture
Its location between the southern shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment provides for a moderate climate with mild winters. Vineland and the surrounding area is known in Canada for its orchards, vineyards, wineries and restaurants that feature local produce and wines.[1] Vineland's fruit crops include cherries, peaches, apples and pears. The area is recognized as Canada's premier tender fruit region; research on growing tender fruits in Canada is centred at the Vineland Research Station.[2]
Attractions
Vineland hosts a large craft fair that takes place on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Craft stalls are set up on the main street, Victoria Avenue, and at the Ball's Falls Conservation Area. This festival also extends into the ball park in neighbouring town of Jordan.
The First Mennonite Church in Vineland, adjacent to the cemetery at the corner of Regional Road 81 (former Highway 8) and Martin Road, organized in 1801, is the oldest Mennonite congregation in Canada.[3]
Vineland formerly hosted a local pub, the “Green Valley”. This was the only pub in the municipality, however it was closed down due to financial matters. The pub was known to host many local bands and musicians.
Vineland also has one of the only “Avondale” food stores that contains an LCBO inside.
Vineland has a multitude of antique stores, such as "Granny’s Boot" and “Vineland Antiques”. Vineland is known for its local fruit markets and florists.
Vineland is also home to a variety of wineries. For example, Vineland Estates Winery is located on Moyer road and has a large selection of award winning wines. A restaurant is also located on the property. The restaurant only uses impeccably fresh, local ingredients, and has four diamond service.
Notable People
- JD Meeboer- Runner Up for the 4th season of The Next Star.
- Briar Gillis- Contestant on the first season of The Next Star.
References
- ^ Vineland, Ontario - Niagara - World Wonder & Wine Country - Southern Ontario Tourism
- ^ Vineland Centennial Celebration: History
- ^ III-24 The First Mennonite Church (Vineland, Ont.)
External links
- Vineland at Geographical Names of Canada
Coordinates: 43°9′14″N 79°23′32″W / 43.15389°N 79.39222°W
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