Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ontario Canada

Summer's top 11 things to do here:

1. See a play at the Shaw Theatre
2. Visit Niagara Falls (approx. 30 mins from N-o-t-L)
3. Eat lunch at the Shaw Cafe
4. Take a stroll through the Trisha Romance Gallery
5. Try on a hat at Beau Chapeau
6. Take a carriage ride through town
7. Visit our own French Provincial store "En Provence" (my fav.)
8. Have noon tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel
9. Visit Historical Fort George
10. Stay in a Bed and Breakfast
11. Take a wine tour of the Niagara vineyards

 

We are so excited to get to be married is beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. Located just north of Buffalo and near the famous Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake is known as one of Ontario's prettiest cities. We are excited to get to share this beautiful place with all of you! Niagara is a very special place to Summer as she grew up going here every year with her mom. We hope that you enjoy your stay here! Below are some links that we know will help you to have an enjoyable stay and make you feel that you are really on vacation when you come.


The Shaw Cafe

Carriage Rides

Niagara Vineyards

The Queen's Landing


Trisha Romance Gallery



The Prince of Whales Hotel

 


Flights
Niagara bed and breakfasts
Niagara-on-the-lake Web

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Important Information:

Dress:
Daytime formal - meaning... guys: suits ladies: dress or dressy seperates

Getting There:

People flying to our wedding should fly into the Buffalo Airport as it is the closest airport to Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Flights:
www.southwest.com
www.delta.com

Transportation services :
www.niagaraairbus.com
other transportation services

Accomodations:

Bed-and-Breakfasts starting at $99 per night
Niagara bed and breakfasts links

Reception Hotel:
We have some rooms blocked off at the reception hotel.
The Queen's Landing $265 for a basic room
www.vintageinns.com



Things to do!
Enjoy a round of golf at North America's oldest golf course. Executive & Cayman-play golf is available at a country course. See living history at Fort George or learn about the past at the Historical Museum. Ride the historic S.S. Pumper, speed up the river on the Whirlpool Jet Boat or enjoy a bird's-eye view from aboard a Skyway Helicopter.

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.

Rent a bike or join a guided bicycle tour of our wineries. You can also follow the wine route by car or visit the wineries in season on a local tour bus.

 

Art & Culture:

Shaw Festival
One of Canada's most brilliant cultural icons and one of the worlds finest theatre companies, The Shaw Festival is an annual eight-month celebration of plays by Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries - from Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward to Chekhov, Isben and Brecht.  Unique in terms of its focus, geographical reach and artistic development, The Shaw is like no other theatre in North America.  The Shaw Festival runs from April to December in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario in three theatres.  Check our website for this season's playbill, tickets and more.

Phone: 905-468-2153


Niagara-on-the-Lake
L0S 1J0
Website: http://www.shawfest.com
Lakeshore Antiques & Treasures
A multi-dealer centre with over 6000 square feet of fine quality antiques and collectibles. Furniture - jewellery - glass and China - phones - clocks - cookie jars - linens and lace - original ads and magazines - paintings, prints and photos - primatives and much more. Open daily, 10 am - 5 pm.

Phone: 905-646-1965

Address: 855 Lakeshore Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake
L0S 1J0
Website: http://www.lakeshoreantiques.ca

Niagara Regional Native Centre
Showcasing Native Canadian Arts & Culture.

Phone: 905-688-6484

Address: 382 Airport Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake
L0S 1J0

Restaurants
Link

Wine Tours

Crush on Niagara Wine Tours
Enjoy an unforgettable morning or afternoon visiting Niagara's Vineyards. Explore, savour & enjoy. Packaged tours to large and small wineries. Call for reservations

Phone: 905-562-3373
Email: crushtours@sympatico.ca

Website: http://www.crushtours.com

Niagara Air Bus Winery Tours
Come aboard for a step-on/step-off wine tour which runs a continuous loop between Reif Estate Winery, Inniskillin Wines, Chateau des Charmes, Hillebrand Estates Winery, Pilliteri Estates Winery and Strewn Winery.  That's six wineries with two free tastings at each. Daily pickup across from the Prince of Wales Hotel,10 am - 4:30 pm. Deluxe and sightseeing tours also available.

Phone: 905-374-8111
Email: airsales@niagarairbus.com

Website: http://www.niagarawinerytours.com

Niagara Wine Tours International
Experience the beauty of Niagara-on-the-Lake with a cycle tour and vineyard picnic lunch. Guided leisurely tours suitable for all levels of ability. Custom tours can be arranged for your group or corporation. Tours daily May through October, reservations required.

Phone: 905-468-1300
Email: winetours@idirect.com
Address: 92 Picton Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Website: http://www.worldwinetours.com

 

History

Fort George-Parks Canada
A British fort which played a key role in the struggle for the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812. Fort George has been restored to its state on the eve of the war. Costumed staff recreate lifestyles and activities of the period. The on-site Gift Shop offers something for everyone.For more information, peruse Parks Canada website for Niagara National Historic Sites.
May 1 to November 30. Fort George opens for the season.

Phone: 905-468-6614
Email: ont-niagara@pch.gc.ca
Address: Queens Parade (Fort George)
Niagara-on-the-Lake
L0S 1J0
Website: http://www.niagara.com/~parkscan/


Sports and Leisure

Zoom Leisure: Bike Rentals and Tours
Everything is different when you experience Niagara-on-the-Lake ...by Bicycle! We offer two guided tours daily and of course, bike rentals for the whole family. See our website for specific details on tours as well as other special offers.

Phone: 905-468-2366
Email: zoom@niagara.com
Address: 42 Market Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake
L0S 1J0
Website: http://www.zoomleisure.com

Shopping
Link

Niagara Falls:
30 mins from Niagara-on-the-Lake

5-0 Transportation
Shuttle service available from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake daily. Call the Chamber for further information (905-468-1950) or visit 5-0 Transportation website.

Phone: 905-685-5463
Email: mikem@5-0taxi.com

Website: http://www.5-0taxi.com


Toronto:
2 hours from Niagara-on-the-Lake

Attractions
I like to...Go Shopping on Queen Street, See a musical at the Hummingbird Centre

Restaurants
I like to... Eat at Roundtree formally known as Marche (BCE place ), Eat at The Papillion

Hotels