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Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake

Stay 2 nights in Niagara-on-the-Lake and spend a half-day at the falls. We have mapped 1 sight, 4 activities and 1 outdoor spot here, each with a reason to go.

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Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Places
10

1 See · 4 Do · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County

Best season
May – Oct

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

27°C / 80°F avg high

Coolest month
January

0°C / 32°F avg high

Wettest month
October

about 89 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in Old Town.

  • Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Fort George National Historic Site · Google
    See

    Fort George National Historic Site

    Rebuilt War of 1812 fort with musket demonstrations in summer.

    • Old Town
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Morning

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake across Clifton Hill, Table Rock and Old Town.

  • Niagara City Cruises in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Sai Bharath · Google
    Do

    Niagara City Cruises

    Boat ride into the spray at the foot of Horseshoe Falls; ponchos supplied.

    • Clifton Hill
    • $$$
    • 60 min
    • Morning
  • Journey Behind the Falls in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Massoud Salamat · Google
    Do

    Journey Behind the Falls

    Tunnels and portals cut into rock behind the falls with a lower observation deck.

    • Table Rock
    • $$$
    • 60 min
    • Morning
  • Niagara Parkway in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Kevin Thompson · Google
    Do

    Niagara Parkway

    Riverside road past orchards, wineries and the Floral Clock between the falls and the lake.

    Tip Rent bikes for the paved recreation trail alongside.

    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Shaw Festival in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: gdeetdgg · Google
    Do

    Shaw Festival

    Repertory theatre festival running April to December across three stages.

    • Old Town
    • $$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Evening

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake.

  • Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Table Rock Welcome Centre · Google
    Outdoors

    Horseshoe Falls

    The largest of the three falls, best seen from Table Rock on the Canadian side.

    • Queen Victoria Park
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Evening

Eat

2 places to eat in St. Davids, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Peller Estates Winery Restaurant in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant · Google
    Eat

    Peller Estates Winery Restaurant

    Vineyard dining room pairing local produce with estate wines and icewine.

    • $$$$
    • 2 hr
    • Dinner
  • Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery · Google
    Eat

    Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

    Organic farm winery in St. Davids with a casual restaurant and deli.

    • St. Davids
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Lunch

Drink

1 bar or café for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Inniskillin Wines in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Inniskillin Wines · Google
    Drink

    Inniskillin Wines

    Pioneering estate that put Canadian icewine on the map, with tastings and tours.

    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Afternoon

Shop

1 shop in Old Town for browsing and souvenirs.

  • Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-LakePhoto: Michael Mickleburgh · Google
    Shop

    Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Tree-lined main street of 19th-century storefronts, inns and the clock tower.

    • Old Town
    • $
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon

How to fit Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake into a trip

Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake is stop 2 of 3 on our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route. Follow it as-is or lift Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake month by month

Average daily highs run from 0°C / 32°F in January to 27°C / 80°F in July. October is the wettest month, with about 89 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake weather and the best time to visit →

Near Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake

8 other destinations from our guides within about 300 km (186 mi), measured in a straight line.

Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake questions, answered

How many days do you need in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?

Our route notes suggest 2 nights in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake. On our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 15 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake best known for?

Stay 2 nights in Niagara-on-the-Lake and spend a half-day at the falls. Standouts on our list: Fort George National Historic Site (Rebuilt War of 1812 fort with musket demonstrations in summer); Horseshoe Falls (The largest of the three falls, best seen from Table Rock on the Canadian side); Niagara City Cruises (Boat ride into the spray at the foot of Horseshoe Falls; ponchos supplied).

When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?

Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route is best May – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (27°C / 80°F), the coolest in January (0°C / 32°F) and the most rain in October (about 89 mm).

What are the best things to do in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?

Start with Horseshoe Falls, Niagara City Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Parkway and Fort George National Historic Site. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 1 sight, 4 activities, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?

Our picks: Peller Estates Winery Restaurant; Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery (St. Davids).

What is near Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?

The closest destinations in our guides are Toronto (about 58 km / 36 mi), Keuka Lake (about 173 km / 107 mi) and Seneca Lake (about 176 km / 109 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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