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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Riverbend Inn & Vineyard

1820 Georgian mansion on 17 vineyard acres along the Niagara Parkway — wine country immersion in its most architectural form

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Our read

It stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Come here for

  • Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
  • Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water

Skip it if

  • You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into

We’d rather send you somewhere else than send you somewhere that doesn’t suit you.

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Inside Riverbend Inn & Vineyard

Guests and hosts, filmed at the property.

01 - Arrive

The place itself

Riverbend Inn & Vineyard is a neoclassical Georgian mansion built in 1820, set on 17 acres of Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyard along the world-famous Niagara River Parkway. With 21 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites featuring crystal chandeliers, period-inspired furniture, high-vaulted ceilings, and working fireplaces, the property offers the most architecturally distinguished boutique accommodation in the Niagara wine region. Adjacent to Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant and minutes from the Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guests stay amid working vines: the 17-acre estate produces estate-grown grapes on the Niagara Escarpment benches, and the property's design places the vineyard as the visual anchor of every view. From the wraparound veranda, the terrace suites, and the gourmet restaurant where local wines and regional Niagara cuisine define the dining experience. For wine country travellers and romantic escape seekers, Riverbend offers a combination that the larger Old Town hotels cannot replicate: genuine vineyard immersion, intimate accommodation in a historic mansion, and a location on the Niagara Parkway that provides direct access to both the winery corridor and the cycling and walking routes along the river. The property draws guests seeking the slow pleasure of wine country at an address that has more than two centuries of Niagara history.

02 - Feel

Why it is different

1820 Georgian mansion on the Niagara Parkway

The most architecturally distinguished accommodation in the wine region. 200 years of Niagara history in a neoclassical mansion surrounded by working vines.

17-acre estate vineyard

Guests stay surrounded by the vines. The same grapes that supply the restaurant and the regional wine program. Harvest season is particularly immersive.

Fireplace suites with crystal chandeliers

High-vaulted ceilings, period furniture, crystal chandeliers, and working fireplaces. The mansion's rooms are the most characterful in Niagara wine country.

Niagara Parkway cycling access

One of Ontario's most scenic cycling routes begins at the front door. The winery corridor, the orchards, and the Niagara River are all accessible by bike.

Adjacent to Peller Estates

Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant, one of Niagara's most celebrated properties, is directly adjacent. The region's wine culture is immediately accessible.

03 · Live here

How the days go

  1. Arrival on the Niagara Parkway

    Drive the Niagara Parkway from Old Town. The vines begin immediately south of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Riverbend's Georgian facade appears behind its estate vineyard, the Niagara River glinting below.

  2. Vineyard exploration

    Walk the 17-acre estate vineyard. The same vines that supplied the restaurant table and the Niagara region's wine program. Harvest season brings the particular smell of fermenting Niagara grapes to the evening air.

  3. Niagara Parkway cycling

    Ride south from the inn along the Parkway through the winery corridor. Peller Estates is adjacent, Stratus and Inniskillin are minutes away. The route continues all the way to Niagara Falls along one of Ontario's most scenic roads.

  4. Gourmet dinner in the mansion

    The restaurant's seasonal menu draws on Niagara's agricultural identity. Local produce, estate-adjacent wines, and the particular pleasure of dining in a Georgian room with crystal overhead and vineyard outside the windows.

  5. Fireside evening

    The fireplace suites are the signature offer. A gas or wood fire in a high-vaulted room decorated with period furniture and crystal chandeliers is the correct end to a Niagara wine-country day in any season.

04 - Stay

Ways to stay

Classic Room

From ~CAD $200/night — confirm at riverbendinn.ca

Heritage mansion room with fireplace and vineyard views. Access to estate grounds and terrace.

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Fireplace Suite

From ~CAD $320/night — confirm at riverbendinn.ca

High-vaulted suite with crystal chandelier, gas fireplace, and vineyard views. The mansion's premium offer.

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Romantic Getaway Package

From ~CAD $450/couple — confirm at riverbendinn.ca

Fireplace suite, champagne on arrival, breakfast for two, and winery itinerary.

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05 - Know

Before you go

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.

Riverbend Inn is at 16104 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0. From Toronto: take the QEW to St. Catharines, then follow the Niagara Parkway north toward NOTL. Approximately 90 minutes. From Niagara Falls: follow the Niagara Parkway north approximately 20 km / 25 minutes. The inn is on the Parkway adjacent to Peller Estates.

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Stay for

Weekend stays require a 2-night minimum. Confirm at riverbendinn.ca.

Children

Riverbend is primarily oriented toward adult wine-country travellers. Confirm with the property when booking with children.

If plans change

See riverbendinn.ca for current deposit and cancellation terms. Contact frontdesk@riverbendinn.ca.

Where is Riverbend Inn & Vineyard located?

Riverbend Inn is at 16104 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0. Along the scenic Niagara Parkway between Niagara-on-the-Lake Old Town and Niagara Falls, adjacent to Peller Estates Winery. It is approximately 90 minutes from Toronto via the QEW, and 20 minutes from Niagara Falls.

What makes Riverbend Inn different from other Niagara-on-the-Lake hotels?

Riverbend is a genuine working vineyard inn on 17 acres. Guests stay in a restored 1820 Georgian mansion surrounded by vines, with the Niagara Parkway at the door and the Niagara River minutes away. The combination of period architecture (crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, high-vaulted ceilings), estate wine, and vineyard views is not replicated elsewhere in the region.

What rooms and suites are available at Riverbend Inn?

Riverbend has 21 guestrooms and suites in the heritage mansion, ranging from classic rooms to large fireplace suites with high-vaulted ceilings. All rooms feature period-inspired furnishings and many have vineyard or garden views. See riverbendinn.ca/accommodations for full descriptions and current pricing.

Is there dining at Riverbend Inn?

Yes. The on-site gourmet restaurant serves seasonal Niagara cuisine with a curated wine program featuring estate and regional Niagara wines. Al fresco dining on the vineyard terrace is available in summer. Reservations for non-guests are available subject to capacity.

Can I cycle the Niagara Parkway from Riverbend Inn?

Yes. The Niagara Parkway is one of Ontario's most scenic cycling routes. A mostly flat path connecting Niagara-on-the-Lake's Old Town to Niagara Falls through orchards and vineyards with the Niagara River on one side. Riverbend is positioned directly on the Parkway, making it an ideal cycling base.

What wineries are within easy reach of Riverbend Inn?

Peller Estates is adjacent to the inn. The Niagara-on-the-Lake winery corridor. Including Stratus Vineyards, Inniskillin, Two Sisters, Château des Charmes, and more. Is all within a 10–20 minute drive or cycling route. The inn's concierge can arrange tasting appointments.

Is Riverbend Inn available for private events and weddings?

Yes. Riverbend's 17-acre estate, mansion rooms, and coach house space host intimate events for groups of up to 40 guests with catering. For group sales and event enquiries, contact groups@mywinecountry.com or call 1-888-220-2281.

How do I book at Riverbend Inn & Vineyard?

Book online at riverbendinn.ca or call 905-468-2270 (toll-free 1-888-220-2281), or email frontdesk@riverbendinn.ca. Summer harvest weekends (September–October) and long weekends book 4–6 weeks ahead. Book direct with the property. Book direct with the property.

06 · Go

Riverbend Inn & Vineyard

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

It stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Season
Summer (June–August) for vineyard cycling, al fresco terrace dining, and peak Niagara season
Getting there
Riverbend Inn is at 16104 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0.
From where you are
Distance appears once we know where you are.
Included
Access to 17-acre vineyard and estate grounds · Wraparound veranda and garden terrace · Niagara Parkway cycling access from the property · Parking on estate

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