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FORT ERIE
Fort Erie holds the dubious honor of the ‘bloodiest battlefield in the history of Canada’ for its role during the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States. In the times of peace that followed, it came into its own as an International Railroad town and was an important point on the Underground Railroad that ferried slaves to freedom.   Fort Erie’s prosperity has always been tied to that of Buffalo, its partner across the river.  It benefits from its proximity to Western New York, Niagara Falls and Toronto (2 hours drive) and is easily accessible to travelers: there are 7 airports within a 100 mile radius.  The natural resources of the Niagara River and Lake Erie and the extensive system of trails and lakefront beaches complement its diverse and friendly communities.

RIDGEWAY
Ridgeway holds its own place in history, being the 1866 site of the invasion of the Fenians, a group of Irish-American Civil War Veterans who were attempting to bargain their occupation of Ontario into home-rule for Ireland. The monument and park commemorating this event lies at the southern edge of our land. 1198 Ridge Road, just 15 minutes by car from the main college building, is located at the north end of the village of Ridgeway. It consists of 24 acres of both open and wooded land with a 100 year old main house, newly renovated cottage, pool and gardens. This space is integral to the curriculum of the college as it will be the site of students’ experiential learning about the Five Elements. Students will participate in nurturing the land and relate to the extensive indigenous wild and natural life.