A Local Escape
Weekend in Niagara-on-the-lake with ceramicist Candice Boese, Founder of Cand Ceramics
Filed under: Toronto
September 27, 2021
Local Escapes take you on an adventure to explore the best beyond your city. Discover recommendations to plan your next nearby getaway.
Candice Boese is a ceramicist based in Niagara-on-the-Lake and founder of Cand Ceramics, creating handmade tableware and vessels. With an emphasis on creating timeless pieces, Cand Ceramics are subtle, yet strong additions to your home.
Candice shared with Print her picks for a perfect weekend in Ontario’s wine country for those looking to escape the city. What she misses from pre-COVID times? Taking for granted the ability to travel whenever!
Explore Niagara-on-the-Lake with Candice’s recommendations below and get a peak into her glazing process with our Print Diaries video series.
Saturday
10:00 AM
Coffee break at Detour Café in Dundas for a latte and sweets
Credit: @detourcafe
2:00 PM
Tacos for lunch at Maria’s Tortas Jalisco
Tacos to-go
Located on the East Hamilton, Maria’s Tortas Jalisco serves authentic and fresh Mexican dishes
Photo credit: @jenuinetaste
4:00 PM
Wandering around Someday Books
Reading time
Located in downtown St.Catharine’s, support this small local bookstore when grabbing your next title.
Photo credit: @tourismstc
Sunday
11:00 AM
Fresh juice for a morning refresh at Small Batch Co.
Cold-pressed juices made with seasonal ingredients—go for the “tasty drinks and soft-serve in the summer.”
Photo credit: @smallbatchjuiceco
12:00 PM
A quiet market afternoon at Quiet Acres Farm stand
Open from 8-6 everyday, go pick up some homegrown fruits and veggies.
Coming from MacSween farms, the market is stocked with the latest in-season Ontario produce.
2:00pm
Lunch and dessert at The Pie Plate
Photo credit: @thepieplate
An itinerary for your local escape
Day one
• 10:00 AM — Café
Detour Café | @_detourcafe
Local coffee roaster café outpost serving freshly brewed coffee and treats
41 King St W, Dundas
(289) 238-8184
• 2:00 PM — Restaurant
Maria’s Tortas Jalisco | @mariastortasjalisco
Serving authentic Mexican dishes
432 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek
(905) 662-7773
• 4:00 PM — Book Store
Someday Books | @someday.books
A cozy bookshop located in downtown St. Catherine’s
21 King Street, St. Catharines
(905) 641-7575
Day two
• 11:00 AM — Juice Bar
Small Batch Co. | @smallbatchjuiceco
A juice bar serving seasonal cold-pressed juices, catch their soft serve ice cream in the summer
204 St. Paul St, St. Catharines
(905) 641-1097
• 12:00 PM — Vineyard
Quiet Acres Farm Stand | @quietacres
Local market selling seasonal fruits & veggies.
672 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
(905) 651-4232
• 2:00 PM — Restaurant & Café
The Pie Plate | @thepieplate
Bakery and café serving charcuterie, salads, sweets, and more!
1607 Four Mile Creek Rd, Virgil
(905) 468-9743
Print Diaries | Making ceramics with Candice
Print Diaries brings you into the lives and crafts of our city guide insiders. Candice shares her glazing process for a speckled bowl in our latest video.
Step One
Start with a pre-glazed, finished piece.
Step Two
Spray on black glaze at random to give a speckled, textured look.
Step Three
Dip the piece into the white top glaze and ensure it’s fully coated.
Step Four
Wipe the bottom of the piece and it’s ready to be fired!
