Holiday HOUSE TOUR - Niagara On The Lake Rotary

18TH ANNUAL
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Holiday HOUSE TOUR
Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Friday, December 2
Saturday, December 3
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
W elcome to the 18Th Annual
H O L I D AY H OU S E TOUR
The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake is pleased to welcome
visitors to our 18th Annual Holiday House Tour. Featured once
again are six distinctive, individually decorated homes. In addition
to admission to the homes and select Niagara-on-the-Lake
landmarks, ticket-holders will also be able to take advantage of
special discounts and promotions offered by local businesses.
Thanks to you, we have been able to raise more than $650,000 over
the years. The generous and ongoing support of returning visitors,
as well as the continuing efforts of dedicated volunteers, designers,
homeowners, and decorators are essential to our success.
“Rotary – Serving Humanity” is not only the special motto for this
year, it also forms the basis for all that we do, both in our own
community, as well as internationally.
Our sincere thanks to all of you! The Rotary Club of Niagara-onthe-Lake wishes you a most pleasant visit, and a very happy and
festive holiday season.
Ursula Kucharski
President 2016 - 2017
Rotary Club of Niagara- on- the-Lake
2016 - 2017
Funding Support
International Projects
Becas Educational Programme,
Mexico
Gift of Life
Guatemalan Cook Ovens Wells of Hope
Nepal Earthquake Fund
Polio Plus
Rift Valley Water Project, Marsabit,
Kenya
Rotary International Foundation
School Roof, Lusaka, Zambia
Shelter Box
Holiday House Tour
Sponsors – Thank You!
PLATINUM
GOLD
Community Projects
Big Bike (Heart & Stroke)
Habitat for Humanity
Hospice Niagara
Local Student Education Fund
Native Memorial – Queenston
Niagara Rangers Basketball
NOTL Christmas Parade
NOTL Community Centre
NOTL Community Palliative Care
NOTL Pumphouse
Red Roof Retreat
Syrian Refugee Relief
Touch-a-Truck – Children’s Literacy
Walker Cancer Clinic Library
YWCA – Homeless Women & Families
SILVER
Youth Support Projects
Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake
House Tour Procedure
Proceed to the house location of your choice and begin your tour. Visit as
many sites as desired in a single day or over both days. Please remove
shoes while in the homes (shoe bags are provided). Children must have a
ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Photographs are not allowed.
Early Act, St. Michael Catholic
Elementary, NOTL
Rotary International Student
Exchange Program
RYLA Young Adult Leadership
Slap Shot (high school leadership)
If you are interested in service
to others and would like more
information about our club,
please visit our website at
www.niagaraonthelakerotary.ca
or call 905-468-8485.
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Glen Willow 1828 YORK RD., QUEENSTON
Situated in the Niagara Escarpment between the villages of
Queenston and St. Davids, this home was designed, in the style of
a traditional country family home, by the owner and built by local
tradesmen in 1999. You will enter the estate along a mature tree
lined u-shaped driveway. The generous front veranda was a
popular gathering place during the home’s B&B days. From the
veranda, double doors reveal the vaulted foyer brightened by a
skylight above the oak centre-stair plan. The sunken living room
with oak flooring, piano and fireplace makes the living room an
inviting retreat. The two-pattern rustic porcelain floor throughout
the foyer and kitchen compliments and brings together all the
elements of the oak, stainless steel appliances, cabinets and
strikingly dark granite counters. A covered kitchen deck overlooks
the fruit trees and gardens. Plentiful windows and balconies offer
ever-changing views of orchards, vineyards, Brock’s Monument,
and the escarpment across the river in New York State.
Decorated by GARDEN CLUB OF NIAGARA, NOTL
Presented by TRAVIS CAIRNS, STATE FARM INSURANCE
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‘Wingspread’ 793 GREEN ST., NOTL
Traditional inspiration, modern convenience and aesthetic
pleasures are the hallmark of this unique home. Based on an
earlier Irish Georgian cottage, architect Michael B. Allan designed
this private residence in 2000. The current homeowners purchased
it in 2014 and completely refreshed the interior and gardens.
Custom cabinetry was installed throughout, including totally
remodeled bathrooms, laundry room and hallway storage. The
bespoke kitchen, featuring quarter sawn oak cabinets with light
cream uppers and granite counters, was installed in 2015. The
quiet colour scheme creates a harmonious flow and establishes a
complimentary backdrop for the owners’ large collection of
contemporary art and antiques. Six fireplaces add warmth and
charm to this elegant home. A long flagstone hallway connects the
main home to the garage and upper guest quarters overlooking
historic Rye Heritage Park. Outdoor patios and gracious English
gardens provide additional space for entertainment. Decorated by REGAL FLORIST AND GARDEN CENTRE, VIRGIL, NOTL and
WILLOW CAKES & PASTRIES, NOTL • Presented by PENINSULA FLOORING LTD.
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The Hutchings House 85 BYRON ST., NOTL
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Charlou 164 JOHNSON ST., NOTL
This home was built as the Sexton’s cottage in the 1860s on land
being apportioned from St Mark’s churchyard. The cottage had
Georgian pretentions with the staircase originally off the front hall.
Other renovations have changed this into a more livable design for
a retired couple. The 5-bedroom house has been turned into a
3-bedroom by incorporating two rooms into one entertainment
room on the upper level. All bathrooms and the kitchen/laundry
room have been refurbished. The house comprises a mélange of
styles. The pine plank floors are original and much of the original
1860 woodwork is in place. A 1750 case clock sets off the tin ceiling
in the foyer. The living room is in traditional English style with
draperies from Liberty of London. A mini library constructed in
2013 is built around a coal-burning fireplace imported from
Lancashire, England. Several furniture pieces are antiques from
Hampshire, England made by the owner’s great grandfather.
In 1845, Alexander Davidson, first mayor and postmaster of
Niagara-on-the-Lake, built the original home. The design was
influenced by Greek Revival style with large principal rooms, two
working fireplaces, three bedrooms, 9'4" ceilings, 1" pine floors,
extensive moldings and a handsome design staircase to the second
level. A well-known local family purchased the home in 1906 and
lived here for over 70 years. Since 1981, three different owners
added a family room, master bedroom suite, pool, double garage
with guest suite above, and large glassed-in porch. The dining
room was originally the living room and the kitchen was once part
of the current living room. The front door and surround (including
the glass) are original, as well as the upside-down lock. The
current home is a mix of old and new, with traditional and antique
furniture, decorated in light, bright colours, creating warm and
welcoming spaces.
Decorated by THREADS & BLOOMS
Presented by PHIL’S VALU-MART
Decorated by MORI GARDENS, GARDEN DESIGN AND RETAIL CENTRE, NOTL
Presented by BOSLEY REAL ESTATE
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The Denyer Residence 20 WILBERFORCE AVE., NOTL
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The Hawley House 42 GARRISON VILLAGE DR., NOTL
Built in 1997, and inspired by the architecture of the surrounding
historic Chautauqua cottages, the design of this house echoes the
Queen Anne style popular during the late 1800s. Upon entering
the home from the front porch, where rocking chairs afford views
of Lake Ontario, there is a large kitchen/keeping room with a
fireplace, small dining room, powder room, and a music room with
a baby grand piano and harp. A two-storey addition, featuring
cathedral ceilings, Juliet balcony, heated stone floors, and double
doors leading to the spacious back deck, patio and garden, was
completed in 2006 and offers a large formal dining area, fireplace,
and comfortable seating area for conversation. Upstairs are three
bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, full bathrooms, and a variety
of architectural features, including a turret with a soaring 20'
ceiling and a balcony off the master bedroom which provides a
birds-eye view of the surrounding streetscape. A perfect holiday
home for entertaining!
The building shape, blue siding and clerestory windows give only a
hint of the fact that this is a century-old barn converted to a
fantastic house in 2001. Majestic hand-hewn beams and posts,
and a 25' vaulted ceiling greet you when you open the huge solid
oak antique front door, salvaged from a church in Vermont. The
matching side entrance door “found” the owners months later in
an architectural salvage yard in Buffalo. Not wanting to change
the interior spaces that the barn offered, the master bedroom is in
the hayloft and there are three bedrooms, an office and a
recreation room on the lower level.
A host of animals in the form of art now call this barn their home.
One of the ‘aha’ moments in the design came when the clerestory
of windows perfectly fit between the posts. Notice also the
intentional repeated rhythm of the pane sizes in the windows. The
interior shape of the principal room offers a wonderful space and
acoustics for gatherings and concerts.
Decorated by Cathy Martin Flowers, NOTL
Presented by LINCOLN INTERIORS
Decorated by THE REFUGE, NOTL
Presented by SIMPSON’S PHARMACY
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ANNUAL SITE
RiverBrink
116 QUEENSTON ST., QUEENSTON
RiverBrink Art Museum is home
to a unique collection of art works
by Canadian and international
artists. Along with paintings,
prints, works on paper and
sculpture, the collection includes
decorative art, archival material,
and rare books, assembled by
Samuel E. Weir, Q.C..
Paintings by many of Canada’s
most significant artists, including
Tom Thomson, Homer Watson,
Cornelius Krieghoff, Emily Carr
and members of the Group of
Seven are on display in the Georgian-style building along with art works by
well-known British, French and U.S. artists. Exhibitions are organized from
the permanent collection and loans from both public institutions and private
collectors. Visitors may also enjoy our gift shop and the grounds overlooking
the Niagara River and Lewiston, NY. RiverBrink is located at the intersection
of the Niagara Parkway and Queenston Street in the village of Queenston.
www.riverbrink.org
Decorated by MORI GARDENS, GARDEN DESIGN & RETAIL CENTRE, NOTL
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ANNUAL SITE
McFarland House 15927 NIAGARA PARKWAY
This historic Georgian manor
home was built by John
McFarland and his sons.
Descendants of the McFarlands
lived in the house for over 140
years before it was restored by
The Niagara Parks Commission
and opened to the public in
1959. During the War of 1812,
both British and American forces
used the home as a hospital,
and in December 1813, the
British attack on Fort Niagara
was launched from the ravine on
the property.
McFarland House is one of the
only structures to survive the burning of the town when occupying American
forces retreated from the area, making it one of the oldest properties in
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Today, McFarland House portrays early nineteenth
century life in Upper Canada. www.mcfarlandhouse.com
Decorated by THE GARDEN CLUB OF NIAGARA in the style of an historic Christmas.
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A N N U A L S IT E
Niagara Pumphouse
247 RICARDO ST.
Ticket holders are invited to
visit Artful Treasures, a show
and sale of unique holiday gifts
by Niagara artists and artisans,
open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Niagara Pumphouse, home
of the Niagara Pumphouse
Visual Art Centre, is a handsome Victorian brick building
constructed in 1891 on the
banks of the Niagara River. It
housed pumps and filter tanks
supplying water to the town of
Niagara-on-the-Lake until 1983.
Through community effort, the
building was restored and
converted to a visual art centre
in 1994.
www.niagarapumphouse.ca
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A N N U A L S IT E
St. Andrew’s Church
Circa 1831.
The first Presbyterian
congregation met here in
1791. In 1792, St. Andrew’s
meeting house was erected.
In 1794, a new church was
erected on the present site
but burned down during the
War of 1812.
The present church, built in
1831, is an architectural gem
and is considered one of the
finest churches of simple
ecclesiastical style on this
continent. See the box pews,
slip pews, and the lofty pulpit.
Visit the recently renovated
Church Hall where a special
lunch is available from
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
323 SIMCOE ST.
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A NNUAL SITE
Niagara Historical Museum
43 CASTLEREAGH ST.
Memorial Hall opened its
doors in 1907 and was the
first building in Ontario to
be built solely for use as an
historical museum. It is
linked to the former Niagara
High School (1875), making
up the Museum complex.
Our permanent exhibition,
Our Story, showcases the
rich history of Niagara-onthe-Lake. The unique
collection of the museum is
unparalleled in significance,
and is one of the best
history collections
in Ontario.
Memorial Hall will be decorated for the season. You are invited to join us for
hot apple cider and to browse our gift shop. www.niagarahistorical.museum
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H OLIDAY HOUSE TO UR HEA D Q UA RTERS
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club 143 FRONT ST.
The clubhouse, of this
the oldest operating golf
course in North America
(since 1875), serves as the
headquarters during the
Holiday House Tour.
On December 2nd & 3rd,
between 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., tour tickets,
information, and prepaid ticket pick-up will be
available at the Holiday
House Tour desk located
inside the clubhouse.
The Clubhouse Restaurant will feature a buffet lunch. The dining area offers
a spectacular view of the mouth of the Niagara River with Fort Niagara
(Youngstown, NY) on its far bank. For lunch reservations, call 905-468-3424.
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W IN E R IE S ON T OU R
Wine Country Vintners
27 QUEEN ST.
Join us in the heart of downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake at
our Wine Country Vintners
store, featuring wines from
Peller Estates, Trius Winery,
Thirty Bench Wine Makers
and Wayne Gretzky Estates.
House Tour guests receive
a complimentary tasting of
Trius Showcase Late
Harvest Vidal.
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Peller Estates Winery
290 JOHN ST. EAST
Enjoy a complimentary tasting of
our award-winning, sparkling
Ice Cuvée Classic at the 2014
Winery of the Year! Take the
opportunity to participate in our
Wine Country Silent Auction,
with all proceeds donated to the
Rotary Club of Niagara-on-theLake. Peller Estates Winery
Restaurant will offer a speciallypriced lunch menu from noon to
2:30 p.m. for House Tour guests.
www.peller.com
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Trius Winery
1249 NIAGARA STONE RD. (HWY. 55)
Trius Winery welcomes you to
enjoy a complimentary tasting of
our classic Trius Merlot. Trius
Winery Restaurant will offer
House Tour guests a speciallypriced lunch menu, with seating
available from noon to 2:30 p.m.
www.triuswines.com
Holiday House Tour Ticket Purchase Options:
$30 CDN/US. Order online & SAVE $2.50. Use promo code HHTROTARY!
Tickets can be used for both Friday and Saturday.
Phone: 905-351-3807 Email: [email protected]
Online: www.niagaraonthelakerotary.ca
Write: NOTL Rotary Club, Box 1232
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 Canada
Tickets will also be available after November 1, at:
– Selected Avondale stores in NOTL, Niagara Falls, Fonthill,
St. Catharines and Thorold
– in NOTL, from Bosley Real Estate, The UPS Store, Wine Country
Vintners (Queen Street), Hendriks valu-mart and NOTL Chamber of
Commerce (www.niagaraonthelake.com)
– in Virgil, from Phil’s valu-mart, Regal Florist and Garden Centre,
and Mori Gardens, Garden Design and Retail Centre
– from Peller Estates Winery and Trius Winery
Door prizes:
1. Traditional Afternoon Tea for Two at the Prince of Wales Hotel,
and tickets for two at a Shaw Festival Theatre performance
2. $75 Gift Certificate for use in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club
Pro Shop, or the Clubhouse Restaurant, plus Green Fees for Four
3. Gift certificates for $150, redeemable at Grill on King
(233 King Street, NOTL)
4. Trip for two through the Rapids of the Niagara River with
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
5. Four tickets to the 2017 Rotary Holiday House Tour – December
1st and 2nd
To be eligible, please fill out your ticket and leave it in the collection box at
the last location you visit.
Stay for the weekend! On Friday evening, join the annual Candlelight Stroll sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, winding
through town with local choirs and seasonal entertainment. On
Saturday & Sunday, enjoy all that our historic town has to offer.
Mori Gardens, Garden Design and Retail Centre, and Sunshine Express Garden
Centre supplied additional nursery items to some homes.
Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake