ANTIQUE SHOPS

It is the nature of antiques shops to have a great many items in a small space, making it difficult to get around in a wheelchair, scooter or using a walker but we've found a few that allow you room to truly look for treasures. We've recommended some here that have fairly large aisles and this list will grow as we find others.

Jordan Antiques Centre
3836 Main Street
Jordan, ON
(905)562-7723
www.jordanvillage.com
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July and August until 6
Closed Mondays - January, February and March
Your hosts: Margaret and Tony
Easy access - There is parking right in front and across the road from the old winery that houses many shops in Jordan Village and a ramp up the front of the walkway that runs in front of them. The aisles are spacious in this big market area and you can roll right in. Just ask to see anything if the cases are too high for you.
A large antiques market featuring the quality finds of 25 dealers. The market includes a fascinating selection of period glass, silver, jewelry, textiles, furniture, carpets, lighting, bedroom and dining room suites, Canadian pine, Christmas ornaments, fishing lures and just about anything that is old and precious.
Jordan Antiques Centre usually has a large qualitiy of our Accessible Niagara guides on hand, free for the taking.

Parkwood Galleries
3845 Main St.
Jordan, ON
(905)562-5415
Toll free 1-877-337-4577
www.parkwoodgalleries.com
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment
Parking is either across the road or down the block in a fairly large free paved public lot.
This store has a bit of a lip as you enter the door and it may take some maneuvering to get around if you are on a scooter because of the very nature of the store and the furniture groupings displayed. It is across the road from Jordan Antiques Centre.
A large selection of fine old furniture, decorative arts and collectibles from past eras.

AUCTIONS

Every Thursday and Saturday the three large newspapers in Niagara list local auctions. Some are held in auction barns and most of these are accessible with washrooms (not checked out) and snack bars. Other auctions are held in private homes and the auctioneer goes from room to room selling the items. These locations often aren't accessible to people with mobility impairment becasue of the many floors and steps. Farm auctions are usually held right on the front or back lawn and are great for people in wheelchairs. Most auction ads have telephone numbers on them and you can call the auctioneer direct and ask him about the accessibilty of the auction you are interested in attending.
We'll have more information on auctions as we find it.