Guidebook for Niagara-on-the-Lake
Food Scene
Willow Cakes & Pastries
242 Mary StGreat menu that includes wine-themed wood oven pizzas
41 locals recommend
The Old Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
2228 Niagara Stone RdGreat menu that includes wine-themed wood oven pizzas
Local restaurant and sports bar with full menu available for take out including great pizza and wing combos.
26 locals recommend
Sandtrap Pub & Grill
358 Mary StLocal restaurant and sports bar with full menu available for take out including great pizza and wing combos.
Treadwell Cuisine
114 Queen StLocal fine dining restaurant located on Queen St
Pick up many basics for your stay for breakfast, snacks during the day or dinner to cook at your vacation rental. All houses available through Niagara Holiday Rentals include a BBQ and outdoor eating areas.
11 locals recommend
Avondale Food Stores
238 Mary StPick up many basics for your stay for breakfast, snacks during the day or dinner to cook at your vacation rental. All houses available through Niagara Holiday Rentals include a BBQ and outdoor eating areas.
Pick up groceries in Virgil on your way to your vacation home rental.
35 locals recommend
Phil's valu-mart
1551 Niagara Stone RdPick up groceries in Virgil on your way to your vacation home rental.
Informal atmosphere and unique fresh cuisine, from pastas, to wood oven pizzas and sandwiches, to unique entrees
10 locals recommend
Bistro Six One
61 Queen StInformal atmosphere and unique fresh cuisine, from pastas, to wood oven pizzas and sandwiches, to unique entrees
Located in the old parlour, it features two fireplaces and a wonderful food selection.
HOB NOB Restaurant
209 Queen StLocated in the old parlour, it features two fireplaces and a wonderful food selection.
Light lunch or a cool treat to savour as you walk along Queen Street
21 locals recommend
Il Gelato di Carlotta
59 Queen StLight lunch or a cool treat to savour as you walk along Queen Street
European style café with a selection of Niagara wine, bistro
cuisine and a patio to sit and watch the people stroll past.
10 locals recommend
Shaw Cafe & Wine Bar
92 Queen StEuropean style café with a selection of Niagara wine, bistro
cuisine and a patio to sit and watch the people stroll past.
Local cafe/diner on Queen Street for breakfast or lunch
9 locals recommend
Stage Coach Family Restaurant
45 Queen StLocal cafe/diner on Queen Street for breakfast or lunch
Casual atmosphere, paired with great food and an outstanding beer and wine list.
53 locals recommend
The Garrison House
111C Garrison Village DrCasual atmosphere, paired with great food and an outstanding beer and wine list.
BarBea Wine Shop & Snack Bar
242 Mary StreetGreat wine selectionand tapas menu
Indulge in Italy and the Mediterranean with Cacio Pepe's meal delivery! Enjoy pre-cooked dishes that are tasty and healthy, with options for everyone. Easy reheating instructions are included. You can pick up Cacio Pepe at their shop on your way into town.
Get free same day delivery to your vacation rental by ordering before 4 PM Tuesday to Saturday.
Cacio Pepe Meals
65 Stewart RdIndulge in Italy and the Mediterranean with Cacio Pepe's meal delivery! Enjoy pre-cooked dishes that are tasty and healthy, with options for everyone. Easy reheating instructions are included. You can pick up Cacio Pepe at their shop on your way into town.
Get free same day delivery to your vacation rental by ordering before 4 PM Tuesday to Saturday.
Neighbourhoods
Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake is a mix of gourmet restaurants, historic homes, shopping on Queen Street, as well as great sunsets over Lake Ontario from Queens Royal Park with its famous gazebo. Old Town is only a 20 minute drive to Niagara Falls along the Niagara River Parkway.
Historic Old Town
Great drive along the Parkway to Niagara Falls as well as great walking trails along the Niagara River
Niagara Parkway
Niagara River ParkwayGreat drive along the Parkway to Niagara Falls as well as great walking trails along the Niagara River
Walk or bike along the trails following the Niagara River. Many parking lots along the Parkway with free parking and picnic spots.
Niagara River Recreation Trail
Niagara River Recreation TrailWalk or bike along the trails following the Niagara River. Many parking lots along the Parkway with free parking and picnic spots.
Arts & Culture
World-class theatre in blissful Niagara wine country, plus countless events & activities. The Shaw Festival is one of North America's finest cultural attractions. Its calendar brims with an eclectic array of quirky comedies, bold dramas and sweeping classics.
148 locals recommend
Shaw Festival Theatre
10 Queen's ParadeWorld-class theatre in blissful Niagara wine country, plus countless events & activities. The Shaw Festival is one of North America's finest cultural attractions. Its calendar brims with an eclectic array of quirky comedies, bold dramas and sweeping classics.
RiverBrink Art Museum
116 Queenston StNiagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
247 Ricardo StExplore and Experience Niagara-on-the-Lake's Unique History. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is home to one of the finest collections of early Canadian artefacts and archives.
Guests at our vacation rentals receive free admission to the museum
7 locals recommend
Niagara Historical Society & Museum
43 Castlereagh StExplore and Experience Niagara-on-the-Lake's Unique History. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is home to one of the finest collections of early Canadian artefacts and archives.
Guests at our vacation rentals receive free admission to the museum
Recreation
Go paddle boarding on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River
9 locals recommend
Paddle Niagara
Go paddle boarding on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River
eSkoot Niagara
477 Mississauga StRent an ebike to get around town and visit a few wineries.
The restaurant offers great views of Lake Ontario. Old Fort Mississauga is located on the course and can be accessed from a path across the course.
51 locals recommend
Niagara Golf Club
143 Front StreetThe restaurant offers great views of Lake Ontario. Old Fort Mississauga is located on the course and can be accessed from a path across the course.
Over 150 unique products ranging from Lavender, Lemongrass, and Rose geranium all grown and made in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Roam the lavender field located on Niagara Stone Rd. and learn how essential oils are made.
Our vacation rentals are stocked with an all-in-one lavender complete wash (hand, body & shampoo) from NEOB.
19 locals recommend
NEOB Lavender Boutique
38 Niagara Stone RdOver 150 unique products ranging from Lavender, Lemongrass, and Rose geranium all grown and made in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Roam the lavender field located on Niagara Stone Rd. and learn how essential oils are made.
Our vacation rentals are stocked with an all-in-one lavender complete wash (hand, body & shampoo) from NEOB.
Sightseeing
Wonderful glimpse into the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and recreate the romance of past centuries.
8 locals recommend
Sentineal Horse & Carriage
220 Picton StWonderful glimpse into the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and recreate the romance of past centuries.
Step straight from the quaint Victorian town of Niagara-on-the-Lake into the War of 1812 at Fort George, a military post that defended Upper Canada against American attacks.
88 locals recommend
Fort George National Historic Site
51 Queen's ParadeStep straight from the quaint Victorian town of Niagara-on-the-Lake into the War of 1812 at Fort George, a military post that defended Upper Canada against American attacks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large selection of beers and whiskeys, great menu and live bands in the evenings.
37 locals recommend
The Irish Harp Pub
245 King StLarge selection of beers and whiskeys, great menu and live bands in the evenings.
The Olde Angel Inn
224 Regent StGreat English pub with live entertainment in the evenings.
Local craft brewery located in old telephone exchange building on Queen Street
27 locals recommend
The Exchange Brewery
7 Queen StLocal craft brewery located in old telephone exchange building on Queen Street
Local craft brewery with food available during the day for lunch and live entertainment in the evenings.
77 locals recommend
Niagara Oast House Brewers - Craft Brewery in Niagara On The Lake
2017 Niagara Stone RdLocal craft brewery with food available during the day for lunch and live entertainment in the evenings.
Local craft brewery located in an old converted church.
87 locals recommend
Silversmith Brewing Company
1523 Niagara Stone RdLocal craft brewery located in an old converted church.
Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
One of the oldest wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Inniskillin Wines is also credited with putting Canadian Icewine on the international map.
47 locals recommend
Inniskillin Wines
1499 Line 3One of the oldest wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Inniskillin Wines is also credited with putting Canadian Icewine on the international map.
Wine tasting and experiences, social media photo ops, and fine dining restaurant.
94 locals recommend
Trius Winery & Restaurant
1249 Niagara Stone RdWine tasting and experiences, social media photo ops, and fine dining restaurant.
Located at the former Lowery Cannery, Ravine provides great wines, restaurant, and an old style grocer in the back of the tasting room.
114 locals recommend
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
1366 York RdLocated at the former Lowery Cannery, Ravine provides great wines, restaurant, and an old style grocer in the back of the tasting room.
Peller offers a great tour of the winery that includes their ice bar (parka provided). There is also various dining choices including casual outdoor bar and fine dining restaurant.
119 locals recommend
Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant
290 John St EPeller offers a great tour of the winery that includes their ice bar (parka provided). There is also various dining choices including casual outdoor bar and fine dining restaurant.
Winery tastings and experiences, including a wine and junk food pairing.
53 locals recommend
Konzelmann Estate Winery
1096 Lakeshore RdWinery tastings and experiences, including a wine and junk food pairing.
Something for everyone, winery, distillery, beer, and Gretzky memorabilia. As well as a skating rink in the winter.
107 locals recommend
Wayne Gretzky Estates
1219 Niagara Stone RdSomething for everyone, winery, distillery, beer, and Gretzky memorabilia. As well as a skating rink in the winter.
Spirit in Niagara Distillery