An Unprecedented Estate Perfect for Entertaining in Ancaster, Canada
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Stunning estate home in the heart of Old Ancaster. Rarely offered masterpiece by world renowned architect ‘Napier Simpson’. Approximately 4800 square feet of outstanding craftsmanship, spread out on 2 floors. 3.1 bedrooms & 2.1 baths. Huge principal rooms help make this home an entertainers dream. Gourmet kitchen, with sun-filled eating area & wood burning wall stove, will please any inspiring chef. The conservatory is one of a kind, with potential for your own private botanical garden. The cozy library, with custom wood paneled walls, hidden bar & gas fireplace, would make the perfect home office. The exercise room with sauna & steam room, can easily be converted back to a 4th bedroom & ensuite bath. The 2nd floor boasts 3 bedrooms, with a spacious Master, complete with gas fireplace, floor to ceiling bookshelves, custom built-ins, 6 skylights, 3 sets of French doors overlooking the grounds & a spa-like ensuite, 2 additional bedrooms & a one of a kind main bath. All of this on an unprecedented 4.71 acre, park-like setting, complete with a stream, cobblestone bridge, stone paths & sunken terrace. Surrounded by natural gardens & hundred year old trees, this is as close to nature as one can imagine. The expansive covered porch is a great place to relax while the outdoor sport court is for unlimited fun. 3 car garage & huge circular drive with parking for 10 cars or more. Steps to shops & restaurants & mins to the 403 for an easy commute to St. Catharines, Hamilton, Buffalo airport & the GTA.
Property ID: 3282JY
Dundas, Ontario - My Hometown
Dundas, Ontario, Canada - the hidden gems of my hometown. A wonderful little valley town in Southern Ontario surrounded by hiking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and stunning views from the top of the escarpment. Contest winning video entry for the Fairmont Hotels #MyDestinationStory contest.
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Dundurn Castle - Hamilton, Ontario
I hope you enjoy this little peek at one of my favourite places to visit in southern Ontario. Every time I go, I see or learn something new. This Canadian National Historic Site is not really a castle at all. Dundurn Castle was built by Sir Allan Napier MacNab, and completed in 1835 at a cost of $175,000.00. Seventy-two rooms made up its 18,000-square-footage (1,700 square metres) and 42 of them are now open to the public after being restored to what they would have been in 1855. Sir John A. MacDonald, first Prime Minister of Canada, and England's King George VII were among those entertained there.
Some interesting facts from the tour:
-- Dundurn Castle was the first home in the province to have gas lighting and running water. The water was pumped through the house by a young boy who earned $2.00 per month for his service.
-- The Scullery Maid was a young girl of 9 or 10. She washed the dishes from the entire household's seven meals each day. Her wage -- $1.30 per month.
-- Refined sugar was delivered in a solid, paper-wrapped cone. It was shaved or chipped off when needed. The cost of a cone of sugar - $75.00. The cost of a new home - $100.00.
-- Sir Allan MacNab was often accused of treating his servants too well. :)
The Victorian Kitchen Garden was a project undertaken by the City of Hamilton as part of the restoration. This formal garden is walled in Scottish fashion, and has a series of walkways and beds full of fruit, flowers, herbs and vegetables that would have been grown during Sir Allan NacNab's lifetime at Dundurn. The garden is maintained the old fashioned way by hand, and all natural.
Dundas Valley Conservation Area Overview | Dundas Ontario Canada | Main Loop trail
Address: 650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON, L9E 5E3
Phone: Weekends: 905-627-1233 / Weekdays: 905-525-2181
The Dundas Valley is one of southern Ontario's most spectacular natural treasures. Highlights of the 1,200-hectare conservation area include lush Carolinian forests, colourful meadows, cold-water streams, stunning geological formations and an array of rare plants, birds and wildlife.
The area is part of a large glacial valley that spreads out into Lake Ontario. It was excavated by a succession of glaciers that disappeared some 10,000 years ago The landscape that emerged has been shaped by glacial melt water and, more recently, by streams flowing through the valley.
The rich natural environment existing here and along the Niagara Escarpment has been designated a World Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
People that don't like Hamilton Ontario have never seen it.
except for the view from the skyway bridge, Not Hamilton's best side.
Quality of Life in Hamilton, Canada , rank 87th in the world in 2019
Quality of Life Index:166.41
Cost Of Living In Hamilton, Canada In 2019, Rank 201st In The World .
Lovely Nelson Farm in Central Alberta!
A lovely day visiting the Nelson family farm in central Alberta!
Drone footage captured on May 12, 2017. The Nelson farm is a private farm located in Central Alberta, Canada. I was provided explicit permission to operate my drone and record video while flying over their property.
Captured using a DJI Phantom 3 Professional in 4K resolution.
Hamilton - Google Earth tour
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - 15 min. panorama tour.
Discover Norwich Ontario
Do You Know Norwich? Check out Norwich BIA's newest video showcasing our small town charm. Drop by for a great getaway for a family weekend full of fun!
Northeastern Ontario Boreal Forest
Just a quick review of the forest diversity found around my campsite at Kettle Lake Provincial Park in Northeastern Ontario.