A tour of the grist mill, Ball Homestead, blacksmith shop, Fairchild-Secord cabin and St. George's Church also give an exciting visual presence to local history. Autumn makes driving in the Niagara Region a feast for the eyes. Children enjoy their own hands-on activities in the Kidz Tent. An outdoor raptor display promises to keep their attention. Pony rides and machinery displays attract the courageous and curious.
Food is available, but line-ups tend to be long at lunch time.
Or you could snack your way through the Country Store Tent where jams, jellies, sauces and chocolates tempt. Daily arts and crafts demonstrations that include wild fowl carving, decoupage, Victorian jewelry, clay work, and primitive and rustic furniture are held in the Big Barn, where visitors are encouraged to keep their eyes on the action and ask questions. Ball's Falls, with its spectacular drop over the escarpment, can be seen from an observation deck behind the Grist Mill. If you're interested in walking the part of the Bruce Trail that runs through the park, hikes are offered by the Niagara Bruce Trail Club and begin at the Information Tent. Historic St. George's Church is also a fitting location for the harpists who entertain during the weekend.