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Stroll back through history in Niagara-on-the-Lake,
often called the loveliest town in Ontario. Within minutes, you can be walking a
trail on the Niagara Escarpment or waiting for the curtain to rise
in one of the greatest theatres in North America. Take a carriage ride through the Old Town or
enjoy a round of golf at North America's oldest golf
course. For the more adventurous, enjoy an exciting jet boat
ride up
the Niagara River. Stroll along the
tree lined streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Heritage
District and you're just steps away from eclectic shops,
a museum with an exceptional collection of Canadian
antiquities, art galleries and fabulous restaurants.
There's something to
captivate everyone's interest, all in the stunningly
beautiful setting of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Arts
& Culture
Each year,
the Shaw Festival Theatre welcomes theatre-goers from
around the world with a repertoire that ranges from
provocative dramas to hot-blooded musicals. The Shaw Festival presents plays in
three distinctive theatres: the Festival Theatre, the
Shaw's flagship theatre, the historic Court House
Theatre where The Shaw first began performing and the
Royal George Theatre, modeled after an Edwardian opera
house.
All theatres are only a block or two from Copper Lane. For more information, please visit www.shawfest.com.
Dining An abundance of fresh local
ingredients, creative and passionate chefs, award winning
wines and a focus on innovative seasonal menus have made
Niagara-on-the-Lake a world-class culinary destination.
Whether you're looking for an intimate, memorable dinner; great bistro food or
comfort pub fare or we know you'll find something to suit
your tastes. We are happy to make
reservations on your behalf. Sports
& Leisure Enjoy a round of golf at North
America's oldest golf
course. Feeling energetic? You'll enjoy an exhilarating experience aboard the
Whirlpool Jet Boat or an afternoon rollerblading along the
beautiful Niagara Parkway.
The northern terminus of the Niagara River
Recreation Trail is at Fort George. Used as a walking,
cycling and rollerblade path parallel to the Niagara
River, you can travel 56 kms south to Fort Erie.
Wineries
Nestled
below the Niagara Escarpment amidst a landscape of
vineyards and orchards are the more than 20 wineries of
Niagara-on-the-Lake, all within 15 minutes driving. This
area stretches to the picturesque
Niagara River Parkway (the drive that Winston Churchill
called one of the prettiest in Canada) and the shores of
Lake Ontario.
For more information
please visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com.
If even for a little while, journey back
in time to a more leisurely era - the age of
Niagara-on-the-Lake! You'll come away with second thoughts about
life in the city.
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