The beauty of the Ontario Wine Region is the result of the work done by Nature 12,000 years ago. A massive glacier raked across the entire region, shaping not only the topography of the Great Lakes but also enhancing the character of the “terroir” itself by leaving rich limestone soils in its wake. The geologic event has directly influenced the quality of wine production in the Ontario Wine Region, leaving deep, well-drained glacial soils, sloping meadows warmed by lake breezes, and ideal growing conditions for vineyards.
And in the heart of Ontario Wine Country is the Niagara-on-the-Lake appellation, a premier wine destination. The wine region is home to 39 wineries, four sub-appellations, a commercial teaching winery, boutique and luxury hotels, and exceptional dining. Each year, Niagara-on-the-Lake holds the popular Shaw Festival, which is a collection of plays and musical concerts. And best of all, Niagara-on-the-Lake is just a short 30-minute drive from the spectacular Niagara Falls.
The region produces world-class wines yet is little known in the US because its wines are not widely distributed outside of Canada. Its signature varieties include Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, and Canada’s renowned Icewine. But a visit to this iconic destination will make you fall in love with its wines, its beauty, its namesake town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the rich tradition of quality wine production.
Wines of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is located within the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario’s oldest wine appellation. The winds off the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario create a cool climate ideal for Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Gamay Noir. Its famous Icewine is made from grapes left to freeze naturally on the vine. Icewine’s highly concentrated flavors make it an ideal dessert wine that pairs well with savory and sweet dishes.
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While many might think that Ontario, and thus Niagara-on-the-Lake, is too far north for grape growing, its wine regions are on the same latitude as famous wine regions in France, Italy, Spain, and Oregon. Its temperatures are similar to those of Burgundy and Bordeaux in France.
The Lake Effect of Lake Ontario protects the vineyards in the spring and fall from late and early frost. It extends the growing season in the fall while drawing its cool climate elements from winds off Lake Ontario and the nearby Niagara Escarpment. This helps achieve full phenolic ripeness in the grapes, meaning increased sugar levels and decreased acidity.
History of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is known as the birthplace of Canada’s modern wine industry. Complex glacial soils carved from the Ice Age provide ideal terroir for some of the oldest wine-producing vineyards in Canada. For over four decades, it has been producing world-class wines from vinifera varietals. The region includes four sub-appellations: Niagara Lakeshore, Four Mile Creek, St. David’s Bench, and Niagara River.
The early wine industry started with native grapes like Concord, then produced better wine with hybrids like Marechal Foch, and then switched to Vitis vinifera grapes like Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. This resulted in the region producing excellent table wines and receiving recognition on the international stage for producing world-class wines.
Grape growing and winemaking in Ontario dates back to 1811, however, the wine industry’s modern era began in 1974 when Inniskillin, in what is now known as Niagara-on-the-Lake, was granted the first new winery license since the 1916 Prohibition. By 2005, Niagara-on-the-Lake was classified by the Vintner Quality Alliance (VQA) as a distinct area within the Niagara Peninsula.
In 2011, the annual International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration was launched in Niagara and continues to attract Chardonnay lovers worldwide. Today, Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to 39 wineries specializing in Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and its world-renowned Icewine.
Travel Logistics
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is about a 45-minute drive from Niagara Falls, Canada. Approximately 100 nonstop flights arrive there daily. Visitors will need a valid passport to cross the border from Buffalo on the US side.
While the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake within the Niagara wine region offers boutique and luxury accommodations, staying in nearby Niagara Falls offers a greater number of hotel rooms and attractions.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YMC) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, serves 350,000 passengers annually and is less than a one-hour drive to Niagara Falls.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) serves 3 million passengers annually from Canada and the US. Two airlines fly into it: Air Canada and Porter. It is just over an hour and a half drive (79 mi or 127 km) from Niagara Falls.
Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s largest and busiest airport, serves nearly 50 million passengers annually. It is about an hour and a half drive (79 mi or 125 km) from Niagara Falls.
Most people drive to Niagara Falls either via a personal vehicle or rental car. If flying into the region, renting a car offers the ideal mode of transportation.
If you’re traveling by air, you can get updates on flight deals as they arise with Kayak.
If you’re traveling from Toronto, another option is to take this Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake Day Tour via VIP Ontario Tours.
From New York State
If you’re driving from New York State, there are three bridges available to cross into Canada: the Peace Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge or directly into Niagara Falls via Rainbow Bridge. There is a fee for using each bridge when entering Canada of a few dollars that must be paid in cash – accepted in both Canadian and American dollars. Visit the Niagara Tourism border crossing page for further information on documentation required to enter Canada.
From Toronto Area
When coming in from the Toronto area, take Gardiner Expressway West until it turns into Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). Continue on the QEW toward Niagara, exiting on the ON-420 to Niagara Veterans Memorial Highway East. The trip should take about an hour and a half, however if travelling during peak traffic (rush hour, weekends) the trip can double. For details on parking lots and pricing, check out Niagara Tourism’s parking information.
GO Train
The GO Train is part of GO Transit, the regional transit provider for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. GO Transit offers weekday commuter service from Niagara Falls to Toronto in the morning, with one return trip in the evening. Weekends offer 3 daily direct trains to Niagara Falls, in addition to bus and train combinations. The Niagara Falls WEGO transit bus is available at the train station to transport you to your destination, as are taxis and Ubers.
Buses
There are also several buses that service Niagara Falls. For more information on choices, visit the Niagara Falls Tourism transportation page.
The WEGO Bus system connects customers with accommodations and tourism attractions throughout Niagara Falls and Niagara Parks. An Adventure Pass to Niagara Parks includes a two or three-day pass, depending on which package you purchase.
Wine Tours in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Unique Tasting Experiences
From Niagara Falls
Winery Tours of Niagara
This luxury tour service provider offers fun, educational, and interactive food and wine tour experiences in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The company has been in business for sixteen years. Choose from a wine tour only, wine tour with lunch, or an afternoon Niagara beer and wine tour. Transportation is provided from major Niagara Falls hotels.
Winery Guys Tours
This all-day tour with Winery Guys Tours includes visiting three well-known wineries to sample nine to twelve wines, including ice wine. The tour includes tasting fees and a charcuterie snack plate. Pick up where you are staying in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake.
MyWineCountry Tour by Brewery and Distillery Tours Niagara
This winery tour provides transportation from Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake hotels. It includes stops at Peller Estates, Wayne Gretzky Estates, Trius Winery, and light fare and cocktails at the Terrace Wine Bar. Maximum group size is 14 people.
Niagara Fun Tours
Visit four top-rated wineries with Niagara Fun Tours. Transportation is provided by private van or shuttle bus. Pickup from Niagara Falls or the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
From Toronto
Queen Tour Niagara Falls Tours
Queen Tours picks up from 12 central locations in Toronto and Mississauga with a 1.5-hour drive to Niagara Wine Country. The tour includes a stop at CFX Chocolate Factory, 2.5 hours of free time in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, known as “Canada’s prettiest town,” and wine tasting.
Where to Taste in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Winery
1499 Line 3 at the Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-2187
What Guests Like About It: The engaging, interactive Icewine tasting experience, including a sample of sparkling Vidal Icewine.
In 1975, Inniskillin was granted the first post-prohibition winery license, hence becoming Canada’s original estate winery. In 1991 the winery turned the wine world on its head by winning the Grand Prix d’Honneur at Vinexpo in France with its Vidal Icewine.
The Between the Vines tasting experience is a guided tour that takes guests into the vineyard for a four-wine flight paired with cheese and charcuterie. The cost is $100 CAD per person. For $60 CAD per person, guests can experience an exclusive Icewine tasting. Guests can also explore the winery from vineyard to the cellar with customized tasting flights for $35 CAD per person. Don’t miss the Estate Cabernet Franc.
Open May – August Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday – Saturday from 11:00 am – 7 pm. September – October daily from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. November – April daily from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Reservations required.
Konzelmann Estate Winery
1096 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-935-2866
What Guests Like About It: Attentive, knowledgeable staff offer a friendly, educational wine tasting experience.
Founded in 1984 by winemaking pioneer Herbert Konzelmann from Germany, this winery has gone on to earn countless national and international awards. By its location, Konzelmann is Niagara’s only lakefront winery.
It focuses on cool-climate varieties, including Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. Wine tastings can be seated or on tour. Tastings start at $20 CAD for a half-hour session of tasting four samples of your choice. Additional tasting tours are available. All tasting/tour experiences must be prepaid.
The winery does not have a restaurant onsite but offers charcuterie and pairing options for an additional cost. The view of the vineyards and the lake is spectacular.
Open May – October from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. December – April 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Reservations recommended.
Niagara College Teaching Winery
135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-641-2252
What Guests Like About It: State-of-the-art Education Center
The Niagara College Teaching Winery is also a brewery, distillery, cidery, and education center. The Education Center teaches visitors about the Ontario grape and wine industry through a combination of displays, tours, and tastings.
The Ultimate Pairing, offered at 1:00 pm daily, includes a guided tour of the vineyard and cellar, a tasting of craft beer, wine, spirits, and Icewine, plus a local snack flight curated to accompany the tasting. The cost is $45 CAD per person. Or try the Craft Beer and Cider Tasting for $15 CAD per person. Choose between four samples of small-batch beers or craft ciders or mix and match. The Journey of the Senses, offered at 12:30 pm Saturday and Sunday, provides a guided tour of the vineyard plus a tasting of three craft beers and three wines for $35 CAD per person.
Open daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Reservations required.
Pellar Estates Winery
290 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-4678
What Guests Like About It: The winery offers unique experiences including Niagara’s only igloo-like lounge where Icewine tastings are offered at -10 degrees C, the harvest temperature for Icewine grapes.
Peller Estates has been crafting quality wines for over 50 years. Coupled with the winery’s on-site restaurant, the winetasting experience can be a wine and food lover’s ultimate wine country pairing. A 45-minute seated tasting experience is offered daily, during which guests can sample four wines from the winery’s portfolio. Premium flights are $27 CAD per person, and deluxe flights are $35 CAD per person.
The winery offers “The Greatest Winery Tour,” which includes a leisurely and engaging vine-to-cellar immersive experience for $45 CAD per person. The igloo lounge is also part of this tour.
Open Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm. Reservations are highly recommended.
Pilliteri Estates Winery
1696 Niagara Store Roady, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-3147
What Guests Like About It: The steak and wine interactive grilling experience.
Family-owned and operated by three generations of the Pilliteri Family since 1993, the winery has become the largest estate producer of Icewine. The winery crafts Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, and age-worthy Cabernet and Merlot from 100% locally grown grapes.
The steak and wine interactive grilling experience pairs wine and sizzling Wagyu beef barbequed on the outdoor Tank Farm patio for six people. It costs $80 CAD per person and lasts two hours. The winery also offers on-site wood-oven pizzas and Icewine cocktails. One-of-a-kind winery tours are offered every 45 minutes. Tasting flights of four wines start at $25 CAD per person. Don’t miss the Barrel Cellar.
Open daily from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Walk-ins welcome.
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
1366 York Road, St. Davids
905-263-8463
What Guests Like About It: Farm-to-table dining for lunch or dinner
Ravine Vineyards has been home to the Lowrey family since 1867. The estate winery is part of a fifth-generation farm growing organic vineyards and providing an award-winning culinary experience from its kitchen and on-site garden. Farm-to-table dining for lunch or dinner is available. The meals are prepared by an executive chef using seasonal, foraged ingredients and paired with a selection of wines. Ravine also has a stellar seasonal pizza patio.
Seated 30-minute wine tastings are available seven days a week. For $25 CAD per person, guests can taste four wines. A 60-minute Wine and Vines Tour and Tasting is available for $45 CAD per person. Guests can taste from the winery’s selection of Sand and Gravel, Ravine Estate, or Reserve wines.
Open Monday – Thursday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Friday – Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Reservations required.
Reif Estate Winery
15608 Niagara Parkway RR1, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-7738
What Guests Like About It: The Sensory Garden and seasonal lunch spot
One of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s founding family wineries, Reif Estate produces wines from its 125-acre vineyard that was first planted in 1977. It is home to some of Canada’s oldest vinifera plantings. Featured flagship wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and its award-winning Vidal Icewine.
Wine tasting experiences include a walking tour of the vineyard and winery with samples of three signature wines for $25 CAD per person, a Grand Tasting Bar sampling of four premium wines in the massive tasting room starting at $25 CAD per person, and a private seated tasting in the upstairs winemaker loft featuring a flight of four estate bottle wines for $75 CAD per person. The Sensory Garden features a lovely, seasonal lunch spot with a menu prepared by the Norcini Co., paired with white and red wines available by the glass. A $13 CAD deposit per person is required.
Open April – October daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. November – March from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Advance reservations recommended.
Trius Winery and Restaurant
1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
800-582-8412
What Guests Like About It: The onsite Michelin-recommended restaurant
Trius Winery has been crafting wine for over 40 years and offering the most immersive tours with award-winning wines. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the elegant and comfortable Trius Winery Restaurant for locally inspired cuisine and fine estate wines. It’s the only Michelin-recommended restaurant in the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region.
The $45 CAD per person Trius Tour takes guests on a guided tasting in the Rosé Perch and the Sparkling House, Canada’s largest underground sparkling cellar. The seated experience features a curated flight of four pre-selected wines for $27 CAD per person. Small bites are available for an additional price.
Open Sunday – Thursday from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday – Saturday from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Reservations recommended.
Two Sisters Vineyards
240 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-0592
What Guests Like About It: Dining outdoors on the veranda with views of the vineyards.
The vineyards planted in 2007 span over 130 acres. Two Sisters is family-owned and operated by co-proprietors Melissa and Angela Marotta. The restaurant and tasting room are housed in a palatial estate. The interior is tastefully decorated with Mediterranean-inspired furnishings. The winery produces Bordeaux and Italian-style wines ranging from elegant terroir-driven whites to complex, full-bodied reds.
Several elevated tastings are available, including the 45-minute Veranda Tasting Experience for $55 CAD per person, the Red Reveal of five red wines while seated in the enormous barrel room, and the Between the Vines Tasting Experience for $125 CAD per person, which offers a flight of five wines and a charcuterie board while seated outdoors between the vineyard rows. Food from the onsite Kitchen 76 is a delightful presentation of Italian-inspired cuisine.
Open Winter and Spring from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Summer and Fall from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Reservations recommended.
Wayne Gretzky Estates
1219 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
844-643-7799
What Guests Like About It: The Whisky Bartender interactive experience
Although wine and spirits production may be a world away from the hockey rink, this destination winery founded by the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, offers tastings, tours, and food in the greatest proportions. Guests can have a casual wine-tasting experience of four great products from either the wine or spirits portfolio for $20 CAD per person. Alongside a tasting, guests can enjoy bites from an extensive menu for an additional cost per item.
The winery also offers an exclusive whiskey and spirits tasting in the cozy distillery tasting bar for $45 CAD per person. The Whisky Bartender interactive experience features tips on how to create the ultimate whisky cocktail.
In the winter, the large water fountain freezes to become an ice-skating rink. Check out the Wine Garden before you walk over the bridge to the neighboring Trius Winery.
Open Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 – 7:00 pm. Friday – Saturday from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm. Reservations required.
13th Street Winery
1776 Fourth Avenue, St. Catherines
905-984-8463
What Guests Like About It: The onsite bakery is famous for its butter tarts
Just a short drive west up the Niagara Escarpment, guests can discover a unique blend of wine, food, and art at the 13th Street Winery. While not technically in the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region, this winery is nearby and well worth a visit.
In addition to a guided tasting, guests can enjoy an outdoor sculpture garden or the indoor Mann Gallery, which features some of Canada’s most celebrated artists. The guided 30-minute wine tasting includes four wines while seated at a table in the contemporary tasting room. The tasting fee is $20 CAD per person.
Crafted sparkling wines, Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling are some the wines available to taste. A grander wine, food, and art tour and tasting of five wines is available for $45 CAD per person. But don’t leave without a visit to the Bakery and Farm Store to taste their famous butter tarts.
Open June – October daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, November – May from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Reservations recommended.
Where to Eat
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls offers plenty of fine and casual dining spots. Here are three WineTraveler favorites:
AG Inspired Cuisine
5195 Magdalen Avenue, Niagara Falls
289-292-0005
Named #21 best date night restaurant in the world by Trip Advisor #2 fine dining restaurant in Canada by Trip Advisor, AG Inspired Cuisine gets its inspiration from Mother Earth. Using seasonal ingredients grown on its own farm plus locally sourced meats and fish, Chef Cory Linkson delivers fresh, creative dishes and vibrant flavors. This elegant and intimate restaurant provides the perfect setting for a romantic evening or special gathering with friends.
Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen
6080 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls
905-357-3526
Located inside the historic Old Stone Inn, the Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen offers a delightful range of shareable plates, including halloumi and hummus, mussels, and crisp calamari to whet the appetite. Hearty entrees prepared with the freshest ingredients will satisfy vegetarians, meat lovers, and pescatarians. Or try the 1905 Wine Bar and Kitchen next to the dining room for a craft cocktail and more casual fare.
Table Rock Bistro and Wine Bar
6650 Niagara Parkway
905-354-3631
Head to Table Rock Bistro and Wine Bar for close-up views of Horseshoe Falls. It offers upscale casual dining and the closest open-air rooftop patio on the brink of the Falls. The menu includes charcuterie and cheese, some of the most delicious hummus, and mains to please every palate. No reservations are necessary; walk-ins only.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Region
For restaurants within the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Region, these three restaurants offer the best of both worlds with wineries and onsite dining. Here are some favorites:
Kitchen 76 at Two Sisters Vineyard
240 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-0592
Dine outside on the veranda overlooking the vineyards or inside the elegantly styled grand dining room at Kitchen 76. The Italian-inspired menu includes appetizers served family style, such as a gourmet salad, pizza, and arancini. Each diner also chooses their own entrée and dessert. Ask your server to suggest a wine to pair with your meal.
Trius Restaurant
1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-262-8463
Trius Winery Restaurant is the only Michelin-recommended restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and it’s easy to see why it earned this reputation. Its stunning dining room with art-inspired lighting is enough to impress guests, but the exquisite dishes prepared by Executive Chef Frank Dodd ensure that guests savor every bite. Choose from a two-course or three-course pre-fixe meal and order a wine flight to enhance your meal.
Ravine Vineyard
1366 York Road, St. Davids
905-262-8463
Ravine Vineyard is a popular estate winery, but its Farm Bistro draws throngs of locals and visitors for its dishes prepared with seasonal, foraged ingredients. The Four Mile Pizza Patio next door to the restaurant, open seasonally, uses hand shaped dough covered with mouthwatering toppings like pepperoni, short rib Bolognese, fresh basil, roasted chicken, caramelized onions, and more.
Where to Stay in Niagara Falls
A stay in Niagara Falls offers visitors the best of both worlds – easy access to the Falls and its numerous attractions, and a short drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Region.
DoubleTree Fallsview Resort and Spa by Hilton
Located in the heart of Niagara Falls, within walking distance of restaurants, the Falls, and several attractions, the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort and Spa offers a convenient location, spacious rooms, and an on-site restaurant. Be sure to book a Fallsview room on one of the upper floors for stunning views of the iconic Falls, Skylon Tower, and the Upper Niagara River.
Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel
The Old Stone Inn, repurposed from a historic flour mill, features rustic warm wood and natural stone walls, and a natural stone fireplace with contemporary design elements. Each room in the historic main mill is tastefully decorated with antique furnishings and lush bedding. Many include a fireplace. The Old Stone Inn is the perfect place for a romantic stay in a destination famous for romance.
Where to Stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake
The River Bend Inn and Vineyard is a historic but luxurious hotel surrounded by 17 acres of vineyards and gardens within the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. It sits adjacent to Pellar Estates and offers organized wine tour packages. With 21 rooms and an on-site restaurant, River Bend offers a perfect spot to rejuvenate after a day of wine tasting.
What to Pack
When visiting the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Region, it is important to pack appropriately for the weather conditions. Visitors should pack light, breathable clothing such as cotton or linen for daytime visits during the summer and a hat to protect themselves from the sun. Summertime temperatures can average between 70- and 85-degrees F during the day. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes are also essential. The temperature drops in the Spring and Fall evenings, and visitors should pack a light sweater or jacket to keep themselves warm.
Visitors should pack layers of clothing, warm jackets, scarves, and gloves during the winter months to stay warm. Expect snow and icicles. Wintertime temperatures can average between 30 degrees and 36 degrees F during the day. Comfortable walking shoes are still essential.
It is important to note that the Niagara Wine Region is a casual destination, and there is no need to dress formally. Visitors can wear casual, comfortable clothing during their visit, particularly when visiting the wineries and cellar doors.
Peruse the Winetraveler Shop for trendy casual vineyard-hopping apparel, ideal for exploring the vineyards and indulging in the region’s famous wines.
Other Attractions in Niagara
A visit to the Niagara Wine Region would not be complete without seeing the iconic Niagara Falls. A Niagara Parks Pass provides access to many of these attractions plus transportation to them via the WEGO Bus. Alternatively, consider taking this epic Niagara Falls helicopter tour operated by National Helicopters.
Journey Behind the Falls is a year-round attraction that takes visitors down 125 ft by elevator to two outdoor observation decks and two portals located directly behind the Falls.
Niagara City Cruises takes passengers out onto the Niagara River for an up-close look at the Falls. Rain Panchos provided!
The Niagara Parks Power Station and Tunnel offers visitors a chance to see part of Niagara Falls history in this magnificent museum. Then travel down to the tunnel that leads to the Niagara River and another unique look at the Falls.
A ride on Niagara Helicopters provides passengers with the highest and most scenic view of the Falls with this thrilling ride over the water.
Hike the White Water Walk along the Niagara River’s class 6 rapids for an invigorating view of the Niagara Gorge.
When you’ve had enough water, take the bus to the Botanical Gardens, the Butterfly Conservatory, and the Floral Showhouse to see some of Niagara Falls’ best floral displays.
The Shaw Festival held annually in Niagara-on-the-Lake features quirky comedies, bold dramas, favorite classics, and musical concerts. It runs from February to December.
Frequently Asked Questions About Niagara Wineries
Niagara has 39 wineries and tasting rooms. The Wine Country Ontario site features a full guide to wine tasting.
When planning a delightful day trip through Niagara’s wine country, it’s all about striking the perfect balance to make the most of your experience. While the number of wineries to visit can vary based on your personal taste, travel tempo, and the particular vineyards on your list, most #Winetravelers aim for 3 to 4 wineries in a day. This leisurely pace allows you to savor the wine tastings, embark on fascinating tours, stop for a bite of lunch, and truly appreciate the landscapes without any time pressure.