1. What is the general information of Niagara on the Lake? Where is it and how tall is it?
Niagara on the Lake is located in southern Ontario, Canada, on the Niagara River, adjoining the United States. The closest border crossing is at Niagara Falls, about 20 minutes upriver from Niagara on the Lake. Niagara on the Lake has a population of just 14,000 but sees 10 times that number of tourists per season.
2. What are the most exciting attractions to see while I’m there?
Niagara on the Lake has a variety of great attractions that can make for a relaxing day or afternoon in the city. There’s the Shaw Festival, which features theater productions in the afternoon and evening. There are miles of scenic walking and biking trails that wind through Historic Niagara and down to the Niagara River. The main street of the city is lined with many boutiques that can be a pleasant stroll in the afternoon. There are many things to do, these are just some of the most popular activities.
3. You mentioned dinner, what options are there at Niagara on the Lake.
For a small town, it has a wide variety of restaurants and dining options. It depends on taste and appetite, but some options include wineries, grills, 4-star fine dining and pubs. There are many, and the best thing to do is walk around and find one that you find interesting.
4. Niagara is Wine Country, what’s the best way to explore it?
In the immediate region surrounding Niagara on the Lake there are more than 20 vineyards giving you a wide variety of places to visit. You can take a guided or self-guided bike tour of the wineries. There are also guided trolley tours that will show you around the city and take you to the wineries for tours and tastings.