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It’s a community you feel welcomed to be a part of. It’s where small shops are cherished. It’s where you discover the most charming parts of rural living. It’s also where you have access to great shopping options, delicious dining, recreation, greenspaces, golf and more. It’s soulful small-town living.
One of the town of Pelham’s most important initiatives is to create and maintain the walkability of Fonthill. This is a win-win for residents who love being able to walk out their doors to find bakeries, shops and cafés just around the corner!
Fonthill attracts visitors to their farms, restaurants, small shops and other amenities. Plus, it’s a fun stop while travelling through wine country. Fonthill is a quaint place to visit, surrounded by the bounty of the region, delicious eats and so much more!
Weekends in Fonthill are the best. Enjoy the farmers’ markets and coffee at Font Coffee Bar. Walk a farm or visit a nearby winery for dinner. Whether you’re in the mood for a lazy weekend or one that is action-packed, you’ll live your best weekend life here.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
It’s the best location around! Easy access to the highway, a quick commute to Buffalo, a few minutes to downtown Niagara Falls, the Escarpment, and many other incredible amenities… amazing!
Welcome to Fonthill, a beautiful hidden gem in the Town of Pelham. If you’re not already familiar with all that the Fonthill community has to offer, get ready to fall in love.
Living in Fonthill means being in the middle of nature without compromising your proximity to amenities. The Niagara Escarpment provides an incredible backdrop to outdoor activities in Fonthill,
whether you enjoy leisurely walks, nature, photography, cycling, or golf.
The downtown, which was revamped in 2011, is a beautiful, walkable space. Local businesses line the streets around Peace Park—from butchers and bakeries to eateries and boutique shops. The park plays host to the local farmers’ market throughout the summer, and Thursday nights bring live concerts.
Fonthill is ideally located just a short drive to Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and lovely Port Colborne, with easy highway access. But trust us, you’re not going to want to leave!
It’s romantic, exciting, neighbourly, quaint and trendy. It’s the kind of place you’ve always dreamed of living—a place where others come to explore, but you call home.
Fonthill carefully balances development and conservation, making for a community with a wealth of outdoor spaces for nature enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy leisurely walks, family hikes, or morning runs with the dog, you’ll find the perfect spot for it in Fonthill.
Various parks and playgrounds dot the community’s recreation spaces, with walking, hiking, and cycling trails winding in and around the Fonthill area. The 6-km, multi-use Steve Bauer Trail winds through Fonthill’s numerous subdivisions to Welland, while the Fonthill loop of the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath, is a leisurely 11-km walk through easy terrain.
Lathrop Nature Preserve is located at the headwaters of Twelve Mile Creek and a favourite retreat in the community, offering opportunities for walking, birdwatching, photography, and botanizing. The preserve is protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and is home to the Carolinian Life Zone, which includes species like the hooded warbler, butternut, American chestnut,
and prefoliate bellwort, as well as beautiful large tulip trees.
Saint Johns Conservation Area is a tranquil setting for visitors and the resident wildlife. It sits within the Niagara Escarpment and Twelve Mile Creek valley, offering four trails of varying lengths and difficulties, as well as trout fishing and birdwatching opportunities.
Pelham—including the Fonthill community—is a cyclist’s dream. In fact, over 60% of the town’s road network (that’s 150 km!) is considered highly suitable for bikes. Smooth lanes, hilly streets, winding roads, and plenty of short but challenging hills make the area ideal for beginner and experienced cyclists alike. Enjoy the scenic views and picturesque towns as you cross both urban and rural areas during your ride.
For those who enjoy a more leisurely ride, the area offers fantastic opportunities to cruise down the multi-use trails or enjoy a bike tour of the various wineries in the region.
Carved from the remains of an old sand and gravel quarry, Peninsula Lakes Golf Club is considered by many to be “The Jewel of Niagara.” Come and experience the beauty of this fully public facility.
The Market features Pelham’s best produce. The food is fresh, high quality and the people are friendly. It’s such a great way to spend a couple of hours indulging your cravings!
Duffin Farms is a must visit!
This family-run, pick-your-own fruit farm offers a fun family day out, delicious pies, and so much more. Make a new family tradition, with a visit to the farm!
This beautiful 6-km multi-use trail stretches from Fonthill to Welland. Take a stroll along the stone chip rail bed, roads, and stone chip path through several developments and end at the Welland River.
You’ll love your Fonthill community where there are so many
right outside your door!
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4. Gelato Village
5. Italian Peasant Gastro Market
6. Lin’s Restaurant
7. McDonald’s
8. Mossimo’s Pizza & Subs
9. My Place Bar & Grill
10. Next Kitchen + Bar
11. Pho Real
12. Pie Guys Pizzeria
13. Pita Pit
14. Popeye’s
15. Root & Bone
16. Starbucks
17. Subway
18. Sunset Grill
19. The Pelham Street Grille
20. Tim Hortons (2)
21. Volcanos Pizzeria
22. Wendy’s
23. Young’s Thai Cuisine
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
1. CIBC
2. Meridian Credit Union
3. PenFinancial Credit Union
4. RBC Royal Bank
EDUCATION
1. A K Wigg Public School
2. E.L. Crossley Secondary School
3. Glynn A Green Public School
4. Maple Crest Early School
5. Notre Dame College School
6. St. Alexander Catholic Elementary School
COMMUNITY
1. Lincoln Pelham Public Library
2. Meridian Community Centre
FAITH
1. Fonthill Baptist Church
2. Fonthill United Church
3. Holy Trinity Church
4. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 5. St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church
& WELLNESS
Allure Spa and Wellness Boutique
Enjoy an afternoon in the shade with a picnic lunch. This park provides endless fun for both active and relaxing recreational activities, including a skate park and swimming pool.
There’s nothing like a flick at the largest drive-in movie theatre in all of Ontario with four screens! Open since 1973, it’s an amazing place to make family memories. Open seasonally.
Let your imagination soar at the community library offering online events and activities as well as e-books and e-magazines. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a rainy day!
Indulge in nature’s beauty. While there, visit Canada’s oldest Sugar Maple. This is definitely a must-see for the whole family!
No matter your interest, Fonthill has something for everyone!
Skyway Drive-In is the perfect spot to spend warm summer evenings. The largest drive-in theatre in Ontario, it features current films on four screens and has a kid-friendly snack bar.
Throughout the summer, the Fonthill Bandshell in Peace Park spotlights local artists from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday until early September.
ESSENTIALS & SHOPPING
Fonthill Shopping Centre offers all the essentials you could need, including Shoppers Drug Mart, The Beer Store, Giant Tiger, and Pet Valu. Nearby you’ll also find retailers like Sobeys, Food Basics, the LCBO, and Dollarama, as well as the major banks.
There are also plenty of locally owned shops to revel in the smalltown feel of Fonthill, including home and design shops, butchers, salons, and more.
There’s no shortage of fitness options in Fonthill, including outdoor recreation areas and locally owned gyms. The Fonthill Pool is a heated, outdoor pool with a play area for kids in the summer. The Meridian Community Centre is located to the east and offers adaptable and multi-purpose community rooms, a large activity centre with two full courts, two NHLsized arenas, an indoor walking/ running track, concession areas, change rooms and washrooms, and an atrium/lobby area.
Pelham Summerfest is a favourite in the region. The event started in 2011 as a single-day celebration of the new downtown Fonthill streetscaping and to promote the walkable town centre. It’s continued into a four-day
festival event featuring local music and entertainment for all ages, retail and food vendors, arts and crafts, children’s activities, a wide garden and beer pavilion, and a Sunday morning breakfast in Peace Park.
Golfers will revel in the opportunity to play not one, but two beautiful courses within minutes of the village. Lookout Point Country Club is one of Niagara’s best courses and ranked in Canada’s top 100. It sits at one of the most elevated points on the Niagara Escarpment, offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest with the skyline of Niagara Falls in the distance. Peninsula Lakes Golf
Club sits on the site of a former gravel and sand quarry and features 27 championship holes for players of all levels to enjoy.
There’s no question that Fonthill is the place for foodies. The village is known for the local farms and orchards that offer everything from peaches and plums to apples and cherries. Many farm shops offer ready-to-go fruit, but there’s no shortage of pick-your-own farms— the perfect setting for an afternoon activity or fun family outings.
You can find some of these farmfresh items at the Pelham Farmers’ Market. Located in Peace Park, the market boasts a great selection of local fruits and vegetables with
friendly vendors who are happy to chat about their goods.
Downtown Fonthill offers all you need for a delicious night out. If you’re looking for something new, pay a visit to one of the local restaurants such as The Pelham Street Grille and Butcher & Banker Pub You’ll also find all the usual suspects, including McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, Pita Pit, Subway, and Sunset Grill, just to name a few. The downtown area also offers sweet treats, including locally
owned bakeries, cafés, ice cream parlours and gelato shops.
In the heart of Niagara, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to wineries. Henry of Pelham Estate Winery offers a vineyard with tours, tastings, and a wine store— plus a highly rated restaurant with outdoor seating. Other nearby options include Hernder Estates, Flat Rock Cellars, and Westcott Vineyards.
White Meadows Farms has been in the Bering Family since 1937. After starting to harvest sap and make maple syrup during the winter of 1940, they haven’t turned back. Enjoy a day making fun memories!
Cheers to beers! Founded in 2015, long-time friends Todd Barber and Dave Beifuss, made their dream a reality when they cracked open the doors to Kame & Kettle Beer Works in Fonthill. This is a must-visit!
Experience organic, fresh, local, farm-to-table food in an immersive dining environment created from the vision of Chef Raymond Taylor – a local favourite.
Indulge in sweet treats! Gelato Village serves up handcrafted gelato and refreshing sorbet in a cozy, welcoming space. A local favorite for dessert lovers!
Offering campground and cabin rental facilities with a little something for everyone, Bissell’s is home to a wide range of activities including large, quiet campsites, a one-acre swimming pool, and a whole host of leisure facilities.
4 MIN FROM FONTHILL
Boasting a 3/8 mile dirt short track motor racing oval, the track hosts a weekly Saturday night program that runs from April to September each year and features stock car, sprint car, and modified races. Check out this famous speedway!
6 MIN FROM FONTHILL
Enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Decew Falls. Adding to the beautiful view is an old mill atop the falls… the perfect place for a hike, walk, and some local sightseeing.
11 MIN FROM FONTHILL
HOUSE ALPACA FARM
PUMPKIN PATCH 7 min
PICK-YOUR-OWN TULIP FARM 7 min
Definitely a sight to see! Niagara Falls showcases a group of three waterfalls spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States.
20 MIN FROM FONTHILL
Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for its award-winning and family-run wineries and the Shaw Festival – a series of theatre productions. But that’s not all… this picturesque town offers fabulous local shopping, spas, parks, marinas, and more. You’ll fall in love.
31 MIN FROM FONTHILL
AK WIGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District School Board of Niagara Grades JK to 8.
1337 Haist Street, Fonthill Ontario L0S 1E0
GLYNN A. GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District School Board of Niagara Grades JK to 8.
1353 Pelham Street, Fonthill Ontario L0S 1E0
ST. ALEXANDER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Niagara Catholic District School Board Grades JK to 8.
26 Highway #20, Fonthill Ontario L0S 1E0
E.L. CROSSLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
District School Board of Niagara Grades 9 to 12.
350 Highway #20, Fonthill Ontario L0S 1E0
NOTRE DAME COLLEGE SCHOOL
Niagara Catholic District School Board Grades 9 to 12.
64 Smith Street, Welland, ON, L3C 4H4
NIAGARA COLLEGE
Located in the heart of the Niagara region—just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations—Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between its stateof-the-art campuses in Welland and Niagara-onthe-Lake. These campuses provide unique living laboratories and top-notch facilities that deliver hands-on applied learning opportunities, world-class applied research, and smaller class sizes in an intimate and friendly environment.
WELLAND CAMPUS:
7 MINS FROM FONTHILL
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CAMPUS: 19 MINS FROM FONTHILL
BROCK UNIVERSITY
Brock offers more than 120 outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs across seven academic faculties. It is in the top five among all Ontario universities for prestigious 3M Teaching Excellence Awards, and home to leading researchers, scholars, and Canada Research Chairs.
11 MINS FROM FONTHILL
MOHAWK COLLEGE
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology is a public college of applied arts and technology located in Hamilton. It has three main campuses: the Fennell Campus on the Hamilton Mountain, the Stoney Creek Campus in Stoney Creek, and the Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster University.
51 MINS FROM FONTHILL
M c MASTER UNIVERSITY
McMaster University is one of only four Canadian universities ranked among the top 70 in the world by the major global ranking system. It boasts excellent academic resources for its driven students.
54 MINS FROM FONTHILL
EMERGENT INSPIRATIONS CHILD CARE
33 Emmett St, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E0
FONTHILL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL (18 MONTHS - 6 YEARS)
1 Pancake Lane, Pelham, ON, L0S 1E0
GLYNN A. GREEN YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
1353 Pelham St, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E0
MAPLE CREST EARLY SCHOOL 1419 Pelham, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E5
ST. ALEXANDER YMCA
CHILD CARE CENTRE 26 RR 20, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0
WAY TO GROW DAYCARE 1337 Haist St, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1M0
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