OK so here is the alternate Fort Erie to Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake, Port Dalhousie, then stop for a break at either the Ship Wreck off QEW or Tim Horton's just down the road. Then final stretch on the QEW to Hamilton.
If we require to shorten this leg hopping on the HWY at an earlier point is always an option.
Alternate Route Back
Fort Erie to Niagara Falls 32KM 0:40:00
Niagara Falls to Tims 53KM 1:02:00
Tims to Hamilton (on HWY) 40KM 0:22:00
125KM 2:04:00