Thorold, a city tucked away in the Niagara Region in between St. Catharines and Welland, is the latest destination for fed-up city folk on seeking a more enjoyable, stress-free lifestyle. Just about an hour-and-a-half west of Toronto, the 18,000-strong community has a culturally rich city centre and quaint residential neighbourhoods that feel nothing like the urban sprawl of Vaughan. The area is steeped in history, with regular festivals, a lively dining scene (the Karma Kameleon is a community favourite) and sought-after schools like Brock University basically across the street from Thorold City Hall. Plus, oenophiles will love that some of the province’s best vineyards, like Peller Estates and Inniskillin Wine, are nearby at Niagara-on-the-Lake—making day-long wine-tasting trips a breeze.
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