City: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Top Things to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake
What to do and see in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada: The Best Free Things to do
In Canada's wine country, Niagara-on-the-Lake presents a well-preserved 19th-century village and its charms. Drive or bike through the area, stopping at wineries and Fort George National Historic Site. Ride along the Niagara Escarpment on horseback or book a white-water adventure at nearby Niagara Falls (you might have heard of them).
Restaurants in Niagara-on-the-Lake
1. Niagara River Recreation Trail
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5.0 based on 509 reviews
Reviewed By GSIain
This is our favourite bike ride each year, from Niagara-On-The-Lake to The Falls and back!! Either Spring of Fall - during the week is best to avoid the crowds, cut off the The Parkway at the Helicopter Rides (stop lights) and ride through the town of Niagara Falls to Clifton Hill, then back down to the river (much safer!!). About 52km round trip... pack a lunch & enjoy the Falls!!
2. Edward Spera Gallery
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
Canadian, and internationally acclaimed, artist Edward Spera's creations are inspired from his travels across the globe. Numerous research trips have taken him across Africa, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, China, Tibet, North, South & Central America and now into the oceans of the world. His latest journeys were concentrated in Kenya/Rwanda (Aug/Sept 2013), India/Bhutan (Mar 2014) and South Dakota (June 2014). From these adventures he takes moments of time captured by camera and turns them into detailed wonders of art. By doing so, Edward hopes to convey to the viewer the incredible beauty of the creatures that share this world with us.
Reviewed By Steamboat1948 - Toronto, Canada
A self taught artist of exceptional and unique talent. Paintings are from his photography as he travels the world and captures the personalities of a wide assortment of wildlife... in amazing detail. Original paintings but mostly canvas reprints that are exact matches, available in various sizes. Artist produces his work there and you can watch when he is painting...each original takes weeks of work.
3. Irene MacKenzie at On the Lake Watercolours
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Bright,bold and beautiful paintings await your arrival in a charming lakeside setting. You are invited by appointment to enjoy Irene's work in watercolour, paintings on silk and fine art giclée. Artist's cards and custom prints are available. Please call ahead!
Reviewed By 894anilag
Just visited Irene's gallery over the weekend. Her artwork is absolutely beautiful! We were looking for a larger size painting with vibrant and bold colors and that is exactly what we found. She is able to customize the size in addition to framing the artwork at very reasonable prices. Now the difficult choice is which one to buy! For those of you in Toronto, a sample of her work can be found at the Green Eggplant restaurant in the beaches.
4. The Hare Wine Co.
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5.0 based on 780 reviews
As of April 3rd, the winery will be open for purchases only. Please visit our website for online orders!
Reviewed By niagaraeh1
We attended an ice wine festival in NOTL and so loved The Hare Cabernet Franc ice wine that we drove to the winery to purchase a bottle. So glad we did. From the nicely appointed buildings; the open spacious tasting room, and the super friendly and knowledgeable staff( thank you Andrea) we had a great time and ended up adding a few more bottles to our purchase( an easy drinking Jack Rabbit Rose and Frontier Pinot Grigio). We look forward to visiting again!
5. Brock's Monument National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 384 reviews
Brock's Monument National Historic Site towers over picturesque Queenston Heights, Ontario. The monument measures 56 metres (185 feet) in height and is the largest monument of its kind in Canada. Situated on the site of the Battle of Queenston Heights where British and American soldiers struggled for the destiny of two nations, Brock's Monument is the final resting place of Major General Sir Isaac Brock and his Aide-de-Camp Lieutenant Colonel John Macdonell.
Reviewed By HappyTraveller0723 - Ontario, Canada
Larger than life, this Monument to General Brock is set in the middle of beautiful Queenstown Heights Park. Staff dressed in period costumes greet you at the entrance. You can climb to the top if you dare! We'll worth a visit.
6. Queenston Heights Park
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By JoeSchwartz - National Park, United States
We visited this beautiful park in Queenston. There is a great monument that you can go to the top on. Plenty of picnic areas. Restrooms and lots of green space.
7. Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
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4.5 based on 440 reviews
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery is located in the village of St. Davids Ontario, On a lush rolling hillside farm owned by the descendants of David Jackson Lowrey since 1867. We proudly produce VQA wines from organic grapes, which have captured the attention of critics and wine enthusiasts across the country. Experience our on-site grocery located at the back of the Woodruff house selling bakery items and homemade goods. Linger on the porch overlooking the vineyard and enjoy freshly prepared foods at our restaurant featuring the finest local produce and ingredients. Taste, dine, shop and enjoy Niagara's best!
Reviewed By BrightonBelle80
We loved our visit. The most welcoming lovely people who know their wines. We enjoyed the wine tasting, then enjoyed the best charcuterie board with a glass of our favourite wine. In the sunshine Maria took us on a walking wine tour telling us the history of the estate and family, whilst sipping wine. A perfect place to visit.
8. Pillitteri Estates Winery
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4.5 based on 471 reviews
Pillitteri Estates Winery proudly continues a family tradition of viticulture and winemaking excellence. For Gary Pillitteri, the opening of Pillitteri Estates Winery in June of 1993 was the culmination of a lifetime dream. Today the Pillitteri family continues his dream and tradition of quality, having received over 1000 wine awards from around the world. New to Pillitteri in 2020 is BarrelHead Restaurant. Open Thursday to Sunday, serving wood fired pizza, gourmet salads and unique Icewine cocktails. Join us for winery tour and tasting experiences at one of our many tasting bars, on our patio or experience our winery education centre. Enjoy a wine tour as a guide will take you through the winemaking process, from vineyard, through press house to our one of a kind barrel cellar. Learn about the Pillitteri family's winemaking journey from a small town in Sicily to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. With 3 generations involved in the winery's operation it is a true family business.
Reviewed By SusanG60758 - Mississauga, Canada
I was there a few weekends ago with my husband and absolutely loved the quality of the product, touring the vineyard, and the staff. Of particular mention, Kristin was extremely Knowledgeable with her tour, and made wine tasting so much fun! In Italy we had the pleasure of touring beautiful vineyards with their sommelier and this experience in Niagara was just as wonderful. Thank you! We will arrange a tour again next season. Please thank your staff for us!
9. Caroline Cellars Family Estate Winery
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4.5 based on 608 reviews
COVID-19 restrictions in place - please visit our website for complete details and current operational impacts. Indulge in the country charm of one of NOTL's most popular family owned and operated wineries. We have a wide selection of VQA white wines, red wines and Icewines available. We also make a small selection of fruit wines, which include our popular Cranberry Winter Harvest and Plum wines. All of our wines are available for tastings on a daily basis and many of our tastings are no-charge. Our property is open to the public and reservations are not required. We also have a Special Events Loft available for special occasion rental, including weddings. We also have an on-site Cafe - The Farmhouse Cafe - open for lunch daily. Please visit our website for detailed information regarding our wines, special events loft and events at the winery.
Reviewed By Incatrol - Whitby, Canada
We love visiting Niagara for the wineries & the fantastic places to dine. It was our first visit to Caroline but there will be certainly be many more! Lunch was amazing! My husband raved about his grilled cheese with bacon & we both enjoyed the delicious homemade fries. I had the ancho shrimp salad bowl. O.M.G. That was the best salad I have ever had! And I eat salads every day for lunch. The shrimp was so flavourful & perfectly cooked. It paired well with the aioli. The salad was dressed in a tasty vinagrette with quinoa to make it more filling. It was AMAZING! And I have to have it again. I can't wait! The winery was bustling with tour groups, so we had to wait a few minutes for a place at the bar. The tasting flight was complimentary, which is rare these days! We especially enjoyed the riesling & pinot grigio, which were both reasonably priced & delicious! I look forward to enjoying them again at home. We will be back on our next trip to Niagara! And you should go too.
10. Walker's Country Market
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
We're a family run farm and country market located in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. We offer our own fresh, farm-grown fruit, as well as hearty homemade sandwiches, bakery goods, maple syrup, jams, jellies, honey and other high quality gourmet items. Our picnic area overlooks the scenic Niagara Parkway and the mighty Niagara River. We're well known for our sweet cherries, juicy peaches and scrumptious fruit pies. We're located at the intersection of Line 1 and the Niagara Parkway. Stop by and see us...we have something for everyone!
Reviewed By hilaryjp3
This is a wonderful place to stop and grab some fresh produce or a baked good! Perfect place for a snack!
