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GEORGIAN ELEGANCE
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Just outside one of the prettiest towns in Canada, along one of the most scenic roads anywhere in the world, stands a Georgian mansion surrounded by its own pleasant vineyard of Niagara wine country. If you enjoy relaxing in a quiet and casual atmosphere, tucked in among vines of Chardonnay and Merlot, then Riverbend Inn is the perfect place for you. Niagara’s only country inn situated within a working vineyard is just a few minutes from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, along the Niagara Parkway, and offers a breathtaking view of the Niagara River. The classically elegant 21-room country inn radiates gracious old-world charm and historic Georgian elegance with quality antiques and artifacts, fireplaces, exceptional dining, amenities, and an attentive staff.
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Riverbend is conveniently located to explore all the attractions that make Niagara special, including great opportunities for golf, walking, and cycling, as well as the cultural sophistication of the famous Shaw Festival Theatre and the region’s many notable wineries. At Riverbend Inn you will find good service and reasonable rates year round. Enjoy a glass of wine on our patio in the summer or lounge by our fireplace in the winter. We invite you to come, relax, and enjoy all that the Riverbend Inn has to offer.
RESTORING BEAUTY
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This stately 1860s Georgian mansion is among the finest houses in the Niagara region. You could easily pass the day enjoying the 17 acres of vineyards, manicured lawns and gardens, and exploring the breathtaking view of the Niagara River from the adjacent Parkway. But Riverbend’s impressive interior is equally alluring, with a rich history stretching back to some of the region’s earliest settlers. Known locally as “Oaklands” in the mid-1800s, the house became a school and home for the disabled in the early-twentieth century, and had later incarnations as an apartment building and the Afrukhteh Niagara Fine Art Gallery and Museum. In 2002 the property was purchased by the Wiens family. Under their energetic ownership a massive restoration was undertaken, adding modern amenities while carefully recreating the estate’s authentic Georgian splendour.
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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
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John Wiens and his family have deep roots in Niagara hospitality. For 22 years they owned and operated the Prince of Wales Hotel in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. During that time they acquired a reputation for providing excellence and value to their guests. After selling the Prince of Wales in 1997, John searched for another opportunity to bring good service at a reasonable price to Niagara visitors.
With the Riverbend Inn, John and Henry have proudly restored a part of Niagara’s built history, while continuing his family’s legacy of excellence in innovation by creating the region’s first country inn situated within a working vineyard. Together with his wife Jill, they will assure you the very best in Riverbend hospitality.
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