Vankleek Hill has been proclaimed as the “Gingerbread Capital of Ontario”. It exhibits stunning examples of Victorian-era houses which still boast the original wooden gingerbread ornamentation.

More than 250 homes in Vankleek Hill pay homage to its Victorian history with its gingerbread-style architecture.  “Gingerbread” is often used interchangeably with Victorian; a style named in honour of Queen Victoria, and was introduced as a way to decorate buildings.

At the turn of the 19th century several brick factories flourished in Vankleek Hill, and many of the town’s most beautiful brick homes exist in the same condition as when they were built.  The many homes and buildings have charming, elaborate porches and peaks where “gingerbread” emphasizes these architectural features.

You won’t want to miss a visit to Vankleek Hill and experience some of the finest examples of Victorian architecture still in existence.

For more historical facts visit the Vankleek Hill Historical Society website.