Niagara on the Lake 101
Consistently voted as Canada's prettiest town, Niagara on the Lake offers a plethora of attractions including first-class theatre, award-winning wineries, fine dining, shopping as well as many other unique activities.
Named Newark in 1792 by then Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe, it was the first capital of the newly-created colony of Upper Canada and is where the legislature met until the capital was moved to York.
The town was burned by the Americans during the War of 1812 but was rebuilt and is today a cultural and historical mecca.
How to Get Here From:
Toronto and destinations east/west via QEW:
Follow the QEW towards Niagara. after crossing the Garden City Skyway at St. Catharines exit the QEW at exit 38B, follow the Niagara-on-the-Lake signage onto Highway 55. Take Highway 55 12km(7mi) northeast until it ends at Queen Street. A right turn will take you into the Heritage Business District.
New York State and USA destinations
Via Buffalo:
Take the QEW to exit 38 and follow the signage onto Highway 55 and into town as above. OR - follow the signage at the Peace Bridge to the scenic Niagara Parkway and follow it from Fort Erie right into Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Via Niagara Falls:
Cross the Rainbow Bridge and follow signage to the Niagara Parkway north to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Via Lewiston:
Cross the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and follow signage to the Niagara Parkway north to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Via Detroit:
Take Highway 401 and 403 to Hamilton, Ontario and then follow directions above from Toronto down the QEW to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
>> Click here for Map of Niagara on the Lake
>> Click here for Map of Niagara Region
For more information about Niagara on the Lake, please visit www.niagarabedandbreakfasts.com.
