Shelter Valley Room

Named after Shelter Valley Creek, it pays homage to a waterway rich in history and meaning. Flowing from Alnwick-Haldimand Township to Lake Ontario, the creek has served as a vital salmon and trout spawning ground for millennia, with evidence of Indigenous fishing dating back over 10,000 years. In the 19th century, it became a lifeline for early settlers, with mills and factories lining its banks. The name “Shelter Valley” reflects both the refuge and resilience that have long defined the region.