Niagara on the Lake (NOTL) is situated on the south shore of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River. Niagara-on-the-Lake has a long and distinguished history. It was the site of the old Neutral Indian village of Onghiara and it was settled at the close of the American Revolution by Loyalists coming to Upper Canada. The town offers visitors a wide variety of attractions and activities including Fort George, the Historical Society Museum, the Shaw Festival, the marina, the heritage business district for shopping, golf courses, parks, agricultural markets and wineries just to name a few.
Things to do in Niagara on the Lake
Fort George National Historic Site
Fort George National Historic Site is on the s. edge of town on Queens Parade Rd. Built 1796-99, the fort was the district's main British post until its 1813 capture and occupation by American forces. The British retook the fort, but abandoned it in the early 1820s. The reconstructed fort houses officers' quarters, soldiers' barracks, the guard house, magazine, kitchen and artificer's shop. Costumed interpreters provide tours during July and August, musket firing demonstrations and fife and drum performances. Call (905) 468-6614 for more information.
26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-lake, On L0S 1J0
Hillebrand Winery
Tours and tastings daily on the hour 10-6 Call (800) 582-8412 for more information.
1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-lake, On L0S 1J0
Marineland
Marineland, 7657 Portage Rd., is known for its marine shows, which feature dolphins, walruses and sea lions. There also are a freshwater aquarium and wildlife displays with bears, elk and buffalo and a deer petting park. At the interactive whale habitat and Arctic Cove, visitors can touch and feed beluga whales. Friendship Cove features killer whales. Several rides are available, including Dragon Mountain, a large steel roller coaster, and Sky Screamer, a triple tower ride. A few children's rides also are available. Call (905) 356-9565 for more information.
7657 Portage Rd., Niagra Falls, On L2E 6X8
Niagara Helicopters
Niagara Helicopters, 3731 Victoria Ave., near the Whirlpool Rapids on the Niagara River Pkwy., provides an aerial perspective of the falls and river during 9-minute flights. Headsets provide a taped narration Call (905) 357-5672 for more information.
3731 Victoria Ave., Niagra Falls, On L2E 4B2
Skylon Tower
Skylon Tower, overlooking the falls at 5200 Robinson St., rises 160 metres (525 ft.) above the ground and 236 metres (774 ft.) above the base of the falls, providing a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Three levels at the top include two dining rooms and an indoor/outdoor observation deck. Call (888) 673-7343 for more information.
5200 Robinson St., Niagra Falls, On L2G 3N4