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With the recent heatwave’s there’s no better way to cool down then with some good ice cream. From banana splits to strawberry milkshakes and everything in between! We have the scoop on 5 classic ice cream shops for you to visit.     

Looking for a Welland classic, try Cool-Licks ice cream located on 642 King St. Welland right by the Blue Star restaurant. Grab a bite to eat and a refreshing treat on a sunny summer day.  For those biking down the historic Welland Canal, there’s no better place to stop than Dairy Queen in Port Colborne, at 73 Main St. E. This Dairy Queen serving cold treats since 1954. While you're there, don’t miss the newly refurbished neon sign—a fun throwback to the good ol’ days of classic ice cream parlors.         

Staying in Port Colborne for some shopping and need a cool ice cream treat? Try candy Safari on West Street in Port Colborne, don’t let the name fool you, amid all the fun retro candy and Knick knacks are delicious ice cream cones for the whole family to enjoy.     

Looking for the exclusives? In the Niagara Region, what started as just a single milk route from a family run dairy farm just outside the town of St. Catharines, came a chain of convenience stores across the region and one and only ice cream shop made from the very first Avondale built here in Niagara. Located on 461 Stewart Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Enjoy classic ice creams and milkshakes made with fresh dairy from the farm and a bonus of history with every scoop.        

Lastly among the beautiful shops and store in Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer, Canadas own Cows Dairy is a place you won’t want to miss. With many stores open across the east coast of Canada, this is the only Cows Dairy here in Ontario. Grab two scoops and some of the too cute keepsakes and apparel.        

      One scoop, two scoops—can't decide! 

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