Top 3 Abandoned Places In Fort Erie

There are so many abandoned places in Fort Erie! This is a list of the top three abandoned places in Fort Erie. Browse through all abandoned places in Fort Erie

1. Ridgeway Witch Prison Tower

Every small town has its urban legends - most just get laughed off half-heartedly. But every once in a while, in between chuckles, the eyes of those who remember the truth will nervously meet and unconscious understanding will pass from one person to another: some secrets must be kept.

2. 40 Years After the Fire

Shows up on Google Earth at: N 42 57.236 W 079 02.552

The foundational ruins of the Old Winger family Farmstead in Stevensville. There is actually quite a bit of old brickwork to see at this location, including multi-room foundations and several silos. No neighbours anywhere in the area, so you can explore at will without any chance of interruption. These ruins show up quite prominently on Google Earth, and yet are completely blocked from view driving down the road due to summer foliage.

Check the gallery for a historic photo of this property burning down in 1971.

3. Train on Decommissioned Track

* UPDATE: December 2012 - Train is no longer at this location *

An abandoned caboose and full train (all flat cars however... no boxes) has been sitting at this location for close to three years (check out the plant growth in and around the tracks in the gallery below for a clear indication of just how decommissioned and abandoned this line is). Although the train may be moved at some point, this is worth a post because of the unique nature of the vehicle and the ease of the explore. It is actually a perfect "first explore" for kids... seriously! There are no nails to step on, no floors to fall through, and there are zero air quality issues. Clear evidence inside the caboose indicates that it has been used as a fort for teens. Quite a bit of broken glass litters the inside but it is safety glass. There is a gravel driveway beside the tracks that makes for very easy parking at: N 42 56.189 W 078 58.757