History

This century house is located on Highway 3 (Main Street) in Old Humberstone Village, Port Colborne, right on the old weir canal.

The house was built in 1896, complete with horse barns in the back. The horses pulled barges down the canal and Weir Road was originally named Tow Path for this reason.

The large garden in the back contains ancient lilacs and this along with the old canal help create part of the century houses' charm.

Present

The property was purchased in March of 1999 by David & Mary Reeves for Mary's Enchanted Garden. The house consisted of nineteen rooms and two store fronts, with living quarters in the back.

This back section - with its many rooms and large yard, was perfect for the Enchanted Garden. The gardens were planted, paths made, ponds dug and a gazebo was built.

Mary's Enchanted Garden opened its purple door in mid June of 1999.