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Before you go
Your trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Niagara-on-the-Lake – Ontario Destination Niagara Falls about 130 km from Toronto
How to get there
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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Mississauga · 125 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Niagara Falls, about 25 km via the Niagara Parkway along the river, or by highway. From Toronto, about 130 km via the QEW. In summer, buses connect the village to the falls.
How many days
One day for Queen Street, Fort George and a winery. Those attending the theatre often stay one night.
When to go
From May to October, when the gardens are in bloom and the theatre festival is on. Grape harvest runs from September to October; ice wine grapes are picked in winter, frozen on the vine.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Help visiting the wineries, which are spread across the countryside. The village is walkable, and there are bicycle routes and organized tours between wineries.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Morning
Queen Street and the historic centre
Walk along Queen Street, with 19th‑century houses, gardens and the clock tower, and continue to the lakeside park.
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Afternoon
Fort George and the Niagara Parkway
Visit Fort George and return via the Niagara Parkway to Queenston Heights, stopping at a winery.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake from the Falls?
About 25 km along the Niagara Parkway, beside the river.
What is Niagara ice wine?
A sweet wine made from grapes harvested frozen on the vine in winter. the Niagara Peninsula is one of the Canadian regions that produce it.
When is the Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake theatre festival?
The Shaw Festival usually runs from spring through the end of the year, with productions in several village theatres. Check the year’s schedule.
Can you visit the wineries of Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake without a car?
Yes — by bicycle, using bike paths between vineyards, or on organized tours that depart from the village and from Niagara Falls.