Canada's Prettiest Town- Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake, awarded the "Canada's Prettiest Town" title in the 1996 Communities in Bloom competition, breathes history, culture and elegance. The town, washed by the waters of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario is defined by fascinating historic sites, unique shops, fine dining, elegant hotels, historic inns, beautiful Bed & Breakfast facilities and incredible flower gardens, all surrounded by lush orchards and vineyards which produce award-winning wines.
On your way to the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, stop at the Lavender Farm, located at Great Mountain Centre on Highway 55. You can smell, taste and touch the lavender and learn about how it is grown and distilled. Open year-round.
Take a stroll down the beautifully landscaped shopping district of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Browse through the many unique specialty shops, galleries and boutiques. Take in some of the local culture by exploring one of the many historical points of interest along the route.
A short stroll takes you to Fort George*. A reminder of the town's past, it was the guardian of the future during the War of 1812. Fort George has now become a living museum where you can watch soldiers in period uniforms perform drills.
Not far from Fort George, you can enjoy a cruise on the water with an exciting whitewater Whirlpool Jet Boat* trip.
Leaving Niagara-on-the-Lake, along the Niagara Parkway heading south, is Niagara's Floral Clock. This free horticultural attraction is designed, planted and maintained by the Niagara Parks Commission. The "floral face" of the clock is changed seasonally. Formed by 15, 000 plants, it is one of the world's largest floral clocks at 12.2 metres in diameter. From the latter part of May, traditional carpet bedding material is used until frost occurs.
Other Options:
Shaw Festival*, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides*, The Kurtz Orchard, Farm & Marketplace, Mystery on the Lake*.
*denotes an admission charge
Learn about all that Niagara has to offer. You will enjoy discovering the many things you can do.
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