Niagara - Attractions

Niagara-on-the-Lake is filled with natural and historical attractions. Please peruse the information below to plan your itinerary.

Shaw Festival

BOX 774 10 Queen's Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake ON
L0S 1J0 Canada


Twenty minutes from that great wonder-of-the-world, Niagara Falls, and two hours from Toronto, sits the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. A haven of food, wine, history and culture, its tree-lined avenues serve as a getaway destination for visitors from the region, in-the-know urbanites and culture-lovers. Nestled in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Shaw is one of North America’s finest cultural attractions offering an eclectic array of quirky comedies, bold dramas and sweeping classics – some of the best theatre ever created. The 2014 Season features 10 plays in four theatres including the Tony Award-winning CABARET, the beloved comedy... more information


Phone: 1-905-468-2153

Toll-Free: 1-800-511-7429

Web: http://www.shawfest.com

Niagara Apothecary

5 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake ON


The Niagara Apothecary is a wonderful tourist attraction for any family or couple visiting our historic town. Enjoy the splendor of this authentic museum restoration of a 1869 pharmacy. Take a step back in time to this unique shop that operated in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, from 1820 to 1964.

A visit to the Apothecary museum is of interest for both its numerous architectural qualities in the building itself as well as its contents. Trace the history of pharmacy in the Niagara Region back to approximately 1818 when Rodman Starkwather originally opened the Apothecary opposite Smith's Tavern. Visitors can... more information


Web: http://www.niagaraapothecary.ca

Fort George

26 Queens Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake ON


The scene of many battles during the War of 1812, Fort George was originally built by the British Army in the late 1700's. A new fort was completed in 1802 and this became the headquarters of the British Army and the local militia.

Captured by the U.S. Forces in 1813, the American Army used the fort as a base to invade Upper Canada (Southern Ontario). The fort was recaptured by the British Army in December 1813.

The fort was used by the Candian Army as a military training base during the First and Second World War, before being abandoned... more information


Web: http://www.pc.gc.ca/fortgeorge

Floral Clock at Queenston Heights

14004 Niagara Parkway
Queenston Ontaro


This unique attraction next to the hydro dam along the Niagara River is a very popular stop on the Niagara Parkway.

The beautiful floral face is maintained by Niagara Parks horticulture staff, while the mechanism is kept in working order by Ontario Hydro, the organization that originally built the clock.

Intricate designs, comprised of up to 16,000 carpet bedding plants, decorate the face of the timepiece. The floral design is changed twice each year - it features viola in the Spring and four cultivars of Alternanthera along with green and grey forms of Santolina Sage during the Summer and... more information

Botanical Gardens at the Niagara School of Horticulture

2565 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls Ontario


The Botanical Gardens attraction is located on the scenic Niagara Parkway across the road from the Great Gorge, just a 10 minute drive south of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beautiful Garden setting is home to the Butterfly Conservatory and serves as the unique outdoor classroom setting for students attending the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture.

Established in 1936, the Botanical Gardens offers 40 hectares (99 acres) of impeccably-maintained lush gardens, including perennials, rhododendrons, azaleas, a formal parterre garden, shade, herb and vegetable plantings, an aviary as well as our world-famous rose garden featuring over 2,400 roses. Meandering brick and paved footpaths... more information

The Clock Tower

The Clock Tower or Cenotaph is widely known as a key landmark in Old Towne Niagara-on-the-Lake. Located in the center of Queen Street, the Clock Tower is a favourite location for guests to place as the backdrop for their photos.

Visit Niagara Falls!

Niagara Falls is a must-see. Enjoy a scenic drive down the Niagara Parkway. It will wind alongside the picturesque Niagara River as you head south through Queenston Heights, past the Sir Adam Beck hydro generation plant, past the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls and along the tourism district to the world famous Falls.

As a visual landmark as to where to go, simply look for the Skylon Tower which was erected to stand right above the Falls. Bring a rain jacket if you plan to walk to the observation area right by the Horseshoe Falls - it gets pretty misty there almost to the point of feeling like rain. Ladies you have been forewarned!

Hornblower Niagara Cruises

5920 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls ON
L2E 6X8 Canada


Take a boat tour to the edge of the famous Niagara Falls.

Night tours also available to view the Falls Illuminations and Fireworks ... more information


Phone: 1-905-642-4272

Toll-Free: 1-855-264-2427

Web: http://www.niagaracruises.com/

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