Things to do

Queen Street is the walkable heart of Old Town. The Niagara River, the wineries, and the Shaw Festival are all close.

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Queen Street and Old Town

Shops, inns, and the Court House Theatre sit along Queen Street in the Heritage District.

Fort George

Fort George National Historic Site is at 51 Queens Parade. It is closed for the 2026 season. The site is 22 kilometres from Niagara Falls. Check Parks Canada hours before a later visit.

The river and the trail

Queen’s Royal Park looks out on the Niagara River. The Niagara River Recreation Trail runs 56 kilometres, from Historic Fort Erie to Fort George.

Elsewhere in town

The Memorial Clock Tower stands on Queen Street. The Floral Clock is in Queenston. From May to October, the WEGO shuttle runs between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls.

For vines and cellar doors, see wineries. For a performance day, see planning a Shaw day.

Getting here

The town is about a 25-minute drive north of Niagara Falls, about an hour from Hamilton, and about 1.5 hours from the Greater Toronto Area on the QEW.

Renting a car

Rental cars pick up in Niagara Falls, about 25 minutes south of town.