Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, Canada

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This highly recommended town at the mouth of the Niagara River on Lake Ontario deserves its lovely reputation. Within an easy (less than 30 minute) drive from Niagara Falls, this Victorian village of upscale boutiques, great restaurants, historic touches, and incredible streetscape plantings make it a visual and culinary delight for all ages.



History buffs can bone up on their War of 1912.

Oenophiles can sip away at the many nearby vineyards.

Theatre buffs will love the GBS Festival.

Thrill-seekers can get real wet on a jet boat ride into the rapids of the Niagara River.

The concierge at the Radisson in Niagara Falls recommended Corks for lunch while we were visiting Niagara on the Lake. I was perfect for the family; pubby clubby atmosphere, tasty food, great service. There is a pretty, enclosed patio; but on this sweltering day; it was AC for us.

Shoppers can follow Wes's lead. He bought Beth a great dress in one of the boutiques. We also loved the candy stores and came out with ice cream, fudge, and maple leaf shaped bottles of maple syrup!

We will return for wine tasting and tours of the botanical gardens on the way to Niagara on the Lake from Niagara Falls.

Lots of reasons and no excuses --- don't miss Niagara on the Lake.

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Photos

Centrally Located Corks For Lunch
A bunch of "corkers" having lunch at corks right on the main drag in Niagara on the Lake. Suited us just fine; but there were tons of other choices. Save room for dessert at one of the many gelato or ice cream shops along the downtown area.

Viv With the NY Regimentals
These re-enactors from the US represented an invasion by our side during the War of 1812. We lost this one!

Beth at Sweet Shop
Fudge, home made chocolates, gelato and ice cream shoppes abound in the village of Niagara-On-The-Lake!

George Bernard Shaw
Hey Pygmalion fans, there's a Shaw Festival here during most of the summer!

The Ladies of 1813
We got an explanation of the War of 1812 from the lady to Vivian's left! She offered quite an earful!

Main Street Scene NOTL!
Lots of references to George Bernard Shaw and four theatres tied into the annual Shaw Festival.

Fancy Dog Dish
Can you say "Posh Pups?"

Family On the Rocks
Tricia and Tom went to school at SUNY Oswego so they liked introducing the kids to Lake Ontario!

Jet Boat in the Gorge From N.O.T. L.
We didn't take this thrill ride. It takes a very skilled captain to negotiate these rapids!

Whirlpool Aero Car
We stopped here on our way back to Niagara Falls from NOTL!

Comments

[D MJ Binkley]

Ontario
Looks like you are having a great time.

[Silver Back Cuda]

Great time!
Oh, yes, great time was had by all! Thanks for noticing. Still didn't post the big blog - about Niagara Falls, Ontario! Stay tuned - so wonderful!

[Home and Away]

I sampled to wine there a few years ago...
was surprised that they had such good wine in Canada until I was told that Niagara on the Lake was at the same latitude as Rome, Italy.