Lincoln
Event information
Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nestled between the southern shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment is the beautiful and vibrant Town of Lincoln – filled with over 50 wineries, fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. Come and explore the history and heritage of this dynamic town!
Community information
Welcome to the Town of Lincoln – serving the communities of Beamsville, Vineland, Vineland Station, Jordan, Jordan Station, Campden, Tintern and Rockway. Located in the heart of the Niagara Region, the Town of Lincoln is known for its vineyards, wineries, restaurants and farming.
This is Lincoln’s second year participating in Doors Open and we are excited to show you what we have to offer. From our rich heritage to our rich soil, Lincoln is the champion of towns. Nothing compares to enjoying a glass of award-winning wine while overlooking the incredible Niagara Escarpment, or diving into a fresh farm-to-table-prepared meal at one of our decadent restaurants. Enjoy a hot coffee or tea from one of our quaint cafés, or make a pitstop for a basket of fresh produce from one of the many roadside stands.
Feel the sand through your toes or take a refreshing stroll through Balls Falls. Come and explore the plush greenery of Charles Daley Park, perfect for basking in the sun and picnicking – or for taking in a picturesque sunset. Get lost in our town’s heritage and culture by visiting our historical museum and libraries.
Lincoln: where we eat and drink what we grow!
Become a volunteer
We cannot be awesome without you! Looking to help out at this event? We need enthusiastic people to help us deliver an incredible Doors Open experience. From concept to delivery, we could use your help!
For more information on how to get involved, please contact us.
Contact info
12 sites found
Beamsville Fire Station (Lincoln Fire Rescue & Emergency Services Station No. 1) Doors Open Lincoln
Situated in Beamsville, this fire station was built to serve the western parts of Lincoln; it replaced Bennett Hall (also a Doors Open location). For Doors Open, the station will welcome visitors. Come and chat with the firefighters, and see their firefighting equipment – including the 1960 pumper! Also on site will be a free barbecue and bouncy castle.
- Parking
- Washrooms
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
4594 Ontario StreetBeamsville, Ontario
Telephone: 289-407-1402
Email: pdiianni@lincoln.ca
https://lincoln.ca/emergency-services/fire
Architecture
Year built: 1970s (redeveloped in 2011)Architect: Raimondo + Associates
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bench Brewing (formerly Maple Grove School) Doors Open Lincoln
This former school was the longest-running active school in Ontario (for 182 years). The original building, destroyed by fire, was replaced with a red brick structure in 1864. This school eventually became too small for the community’s needs and was replaced by the current building – which operated as a school until 2014 when it was repurposed as Bench Brewing.
- Parking
- Food vendors
- Washrooms
- Guided tours available
Contact info
3991 King StreetLincoln (Vineland), Ontario
Telephone: 289-407-1402
Email: pdiianni@lincoln.ca
http://benchbrewing.com
Architecture
Year built: 1944Architect: F.W. Warren
Building type: Commercial, Food and drink, Schoolhouse
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bennett Hall Doors Open Lincoln
Bennett Hall was built as a fire hall in the old village of Beamsville. James D. Bennett, a carriage and sleigh manufacturer, donated the property where it was built. The popular meeting space above the station is now home to the Beamsville Lions Club. The main level is also home to Spark Lincoln, a high-tech incubator hub servicing the community.
- Washrooms
- Guided tours available
Contact info
4282 Mountain StreetBeamsville, Ontario
Telephone: 289-407-1402
Email: pdiianni@lincoln.ca
Architecture
Year built: 1947Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cherry Creek Greenhouses Doors Open Lincoln
Cherry Creek Greenhouses is a supplier of flowers and vegetable plants. This traditional growing facility incorporates a modern planting line, as well as the latest irrigation technology – from trough watering and drip irrigation to automated basket systems, a drive-through irrigation tunnel and cascade floor operations. Come inside and see the colours and innovations of a local, successful greenhouse operation.
Contact info
3550 Cherry AvenueTown of Lincoln, Ontario
Telephone: 289-921-8780
Architecture
Building type: CommercialDates/hours open
Saturday September 29, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CosMic Plants Doors Open Lincoln
CosMic Plants is a wholesale grower, owning and operating two greenhouse locations in Beamsville. It specializes in quality potted orchids for the sophisticated floral retail industry. Their customers – mainly floral wholesalers and distributors – supply florists, garden centres and higher-end chain stores. Floral designers, event planners and interior-scapers are also among their clientele. During Doors Open, come and tour this facility.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Washrooms
- Guided tours available
Contact info
4665 Bartlett RoadBeamsville, Ontario
Telephone: 905-562-9389
Email: info@cosmicplants.com
www.cosmicplants.com
Architecture
Building type: CommercialLandscape: Garden
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hendriks Greenhouses Doors Open Lincoln
Hendriks Greenhouses, a well-established and respected local grower, began operations in 1953. Originally a grower of fruits and vegetables, today it grows flowers for the Canadian and American markets, focusing on high-quality products – including tropical plants, ferns and succulents. With over 22,297 square metres (240,000 square feet) of production space, this modern, high-tech growing operation is worth a visit.
Contact info
5095 North Service RoadTown of Lincoln, Ontario
Telephone: 289-213-6076
www.hendriksgreenhouses.com
Architecture
Year built: 1960sBuilding type: Commercial
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 29, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ivy Masonic Lodge No. 115 Doors Open Lincoln
In 1865, local businessman John B. Osborne signed a “forever” lease agreement with the Township of Clinton to use the second floor of the town hall. In 1871, the lease agreement was transferred to the Ivy Lodge, which to this day occupies the space. During Doors Open Lincoln, come and enjoy a unique opportunity to see inside a masonic lodge.
- Parking
- Self-guided tours available
Architecture
Year built: 1851Architect: Henry Nihell
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre (Old Clinton Town Hall) Doors Open Lincoln
The Old Clinton Town Hall has enjoyed many uses over the years. Initially a town hall and community centre, it has also housed the Sons of Temperance Movement and the Freemasons. The main level, still run by the municipality, houses the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre. For Doors Open, the museum and Freemasons’ lodge will be open to the public.
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Kid-friendly
- Guided tours available
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
4996 Beam StreetBeamsville, Ontario
Telephone: 289-407-1402
Email: pdiianni@lincoln.ca
https://lincoln.ca/heritage-culture/lincoln-museum-cultural-centre
Architecture
Year built: 1851Architect: Henry Mihell
Building type: Library, Museum
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library (Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch) Doors Open Lincoln
Lincoln Public Library's Vineland location is named for 19th-century businessman and philanthropist Moses F. Rittenhouse. Born in Vineland Station in 1846, Rittenhouse established the first library in Vineland in 1886. The Rittenhouse Branch was built in 1996. Step inside the building to discover the library's local history collection, including a desk from 1897 that was owned by Rittenhouse himself.
- Parking
- Washrooms
Contact info
4080 John Charles Blvd.Town of Lincoln, Ontario
Telephone: 905-562-5711
https://lincoln.library.on.ca/brief_history
Architecture
Year built: 1996Architect: Chamberlain Architect Services
Building type: Library
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 29, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. John's Anglican Church Doors Open Lincoln
Built of local stone, this church held its first service in 1842. The theme of the magnificent window above the altar – "the sower went forth to sow" – is fitting for a farming community. Over the years, the property has been extended. The adjoining cemetery holds the remains of notable early settlers, including members of Butler's Rangers.
- Parking
- Washrooms
- Guided tours available
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
2878 St. John's DriveJordan, Ontario
Telephone: 289-407-1402
Email: pdiianni@lincoln.ca
https://niagaraanglican.ca/parish/st-johns-jordan
Architecture
Year built: 1841-42Architect: Andrew Dalrymple and Newton Perry
Building type: Cemetery, Place of worship
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vineland Cemetery Doors Open Lincoln
Established in the 1790s, Vineland Mennonite Cemetery is the resting place for Lincoln’s early settlers, containing many interesting stories of life – and death – in early Upper Canada. Numerous gravestones date back to the early to mid-1800s, many of which tell a story through the symbols and epitaphs carved on them. Take a trip back in time by touring this cemetery.
- Partial wheelchair access
- Guided tours available
Contact info
4025 Martin Road, VinelandVineland, Ontario
Telephone: 289-407-1402
Email: pdiianni@lincoln.ca
https://lincoln.ca/cemeteries
Architecture
Year built: 1790sBuilding type: Cemetery, Historical landmark
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 5, 2019Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vineland Estates Winery Doors Open Lincoln
The Vineland Estates Winery, located on the bench of the Niagara Escarpment, is situated in carefully restored historical buildings. The landmark stone tower stands over a former Mennonite farmhouse that dates from the 1840s. Included on the grounds is the old Carriage House and century wood barn. Come for the history but stay for a drink and a bite!
- Washrooms
Contact info
3620 Moyer RoadTown of Lincoln, Ontario
Telephone: 905-562-7088, ext. 26
https://vineland.com
Architecture
Year built: 1840sBuilding type: Commercial, Food and drink, Historical house
Dates/hours open
Saturday September 29, 2018Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.