Travel Guide to Battle of Cook's Mills National Historic Site

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Niagara Falls, take the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) towards Hamilton. Merge onto ON-403 W and follow the signs for London. Continue on ON-403 W until you reach the exit for ON-6 N towards Guelph. Take ON-6 N until you reach the intersection with ON-401. Merge onto ON-401 W. Finally, take exit 497 for ON-3 W towards Aylmer. Follow ON-3 W until you reach the town of Cooks Mills. The Battle of Cook's Mills National Historic Site is located at Lyons Creek and Matthews Roads in Cooks Mills, ON L3B 5N4. Please note there may be tolls along the route depending on your starting point.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, take a train or bus to St. Catharines. From St. Catharines, you can take a local bus or a taxi to Cooks Mills. If bus service is available, check the schedule for routes that go towards Lyons Creek and Matthews Roads. Once in Cooks Mills, you may need to walk approximately 1 km to reach the Battle of Cook's Mills National Historic Site. Make sure to plan your trip ahead of time as public transport may have limited schedules, especially on weekends.

• Bicycle

  For those who are cycling, the area surrounding Cooks Mills has several scenic routes. Start from nearby towns such as St. Catharines or Welland and follow the designated bike paths. The route may involve some road cycling, so ensure to check local cycling maps for safer pathways. The distance from St. Catharines to Cooks Mills is approximately 15 km, which is manageable for an afternoon ride. Bring water and snacks, and be mindful of traffic.