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Niagara
on the Lake
Romantic and Historic town in Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Niagara on the Lake is a charming, romantic and historic town; Canada's best-kept secret. It is also one of Southern Ontario's most picturesque towns with numerous small attractions, galleries, boutiques, lovely inns.
This place used to be a secret for us as well, but not anymore.
We have discovered it and confirmed its title as the "prettiest town in Canada". It was a perfect romantic destination for us, but also for many honeymooners and newly-weds.
We love Niagara on the Lake!
Niagara
on the Lake Ontario
From Niagara Falls to Niagara on the Lake
NOTL is small by area, but great in what it has to offer, with inspiring scenery, architecture, wineries, boutiques, world known Shaw Theater and live performances.
The route from Niagara Falls to NOTL, along Niagara Parkway, includes an amazing view of Niagara River and Niagara Gorge on one side and vineyards, orchard farms and Niagara Escarpment on the other.
If you are planning to visit NOTL, our recommendation is to drive. Driving along the picturesque Niagara Parkway and through the local fruit and wine country is absolutely fabulous.
What is waiting for you is not only a scenic countryside, but lovely restored Victorian and Georgian styled houses and miles of vineyards, dotted with Niagara wineries.
Along the way, there are many attractions to visit, including parks and picnic stops, historic sites, hiking trails, Niagara Glen... see the article about Niagara Parkway for more info.
Visiting Niagara on the Lake and its Attractions
Historic Niagara on the Lake was the former capital of Upper Canada and the first capital of Ontario, established by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe.
NOTL
has retained
its 19th-century charm with all grand
mansions, beautifully
restored historical brick houses, where downtown streets are lined with
mature
trees, exciting storefronts, and hanging flower baskets.This small town is a host to many historic sites, colorful gardens and parks, small charming galleries, over 100 bed and breakfasts and cute little stores, mainly situated on the Queen Street.
And your typical trip to this town will be, like we did many times, strolling all these great and lovely places.
Tower
clock - Niagara on the Lake
If you have stayed in Niagara Falls we recommend a day trip to NOTL.
Here is our selection of the interesting places and attractions you have to visit, in and around Niagara on the Lake:
- Navy Hall, a military museum, located on the River Road, below Fort George, with a view on the Niagara river and American Fort Niagara.
- Butler's Barracks, the area where British constructed new barracks after the Fort George destruction.
- Old town with many interesting old homes dating from 1800s.
- Fort Mississauga, which is now part of the golf course.
- Clock Tower.
- Old Bank House, formerly the Bank of Upper Canada, built in 1817.
- Queen's Royal Park, with a gazebo and great view of Fort Niagara and Lake Ontario.
- Pump House Art Center, with a riverside gazebo and lighthouse.
- Randwood, a well known conference center.
- St. Mark's Church, built between 1804 and 1809.
- Vincent De Paul Church.
- Niagara Historical Society Museum with over 20 000 artifacts.
- Preservation Fine Art Gallery.
- Court House, with the oldest town bells in Canada.
- Niagara Apothecary.
- Clench House
- Promenade House
- McLeod House
- Butler House
- Creen House
- Camp-Thompson House...
From historic sites and attractions, take a look at the largest Niagara's historic site, Fort George. It was built at the end of the eighteenth century, to protect British interest in Upper Canada. This place was the key battle site in 1812 War.
The most popular Niagara on the Lake wineries whose wine tours you have to try, with its restaurants, are:
- Hillebrand
- Inniskillin
- Rief Estates
- Jackson-Trigs
- Peller Estates
- Chateau des Charmes
Niagara on the Lake popular accommodation
Niagara
on the Lake
has no chain hotels and other types of oversize
lodging, and that is the beauty. It has lovely and romantic accommodations; BBs and Inns, whose hosts offer a unique service in their antique and special historical homes.
- Riverbend Inn and Vineyard
- Charles Inn, Whale Inn
- Olde Angel Inn
- Oban Inn
- Pillar and Post Inn
- Queen's Landing Inn...
The Prince of Wales hotel is one of them, considered as the finest hotel in the area. The hotel is famous for the European style of service and the afternoon tea.
Interesting facts about NOTL:
Niagara on the Lake is the town of firsts: the first census in Canada was held here, in 1782, the first gristmill in Ontario was built in 1783 and the first legislature of Upper Canada, was convened here, in 1792.
Niagara on the Lake Ontario related articles
Wineries in Niagara on the
Lake
There are over 20 wineries in Niagara on the Lake region, and every winery has a unique personality offering you distinctive memorable experience.
Shaw Festival
The Shaw Festival is probably the most important and finest attraction that Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer, and it makes this "prettiest town" to be recognized worldwide.
Top NOTL Restaurants
Niagara on the Lake restaurants, wineries, historical streets, lovely BBs, charming boutiques are what make NOTL "the prettiest town" in Canada, attractive and romantic destinations where to spend a night or two.
Best NOTL Hotels
Niagara on the Lake hotels are good alternative if you are trying to avoid overcrowded Niagara Falls. It is only 20 min drive from the Niagara waterfalls, so you won't loose much time when visiting main attractions.
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