Niagara-on-the-Lake
Only 1.5 hours from Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the best-preserved 19th century villages in North America. The town is great for walking the streets and looking in the many shops. Your tour will need several hours in this town for lunch or a mid-day break.
The Niagara Region is recognized as one of the finest wine-grape growing regions of the world. The Niagara Wine Route has been created to guide you through the picturesque wine-producing areas of Niagara where you can stop, tour, and taste their award-winning wines. The Niagara Region offers growing conditions created by the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario. Together, they form a “micro climate” which shelters the vineyards and moderates temperatures year-round. Niagara’s wines continue to win awards around the world. Come and visit Niagara’s Wineries and see for yourself!
Fort George National Historic Park
Fort George National Historic Park – played a key role in the War of 1812, until the Americans invaded and destroyed it in May 1813. It was rebuilt in 1815, abandoned in 1828 and reconstructed in the1930s. A visit to the site not only allows you to hear about its history, but to actually experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a garrison in the early 19th century.
You can watch soldiers perform drill or listen to the music of the fife and drum corps as both prepare for battle on the Niagara frontier. It is the eve of the War of 1812, and the British Army still
occupies the Fort. This is also one of Ontario’s favorite “haunted” sites.
Minimum Time Required: 2 hours
The Shaw Festival
One of Canada’s most famous events and World-class theatres is located in the heart of wine country featuring eleven plays in three theatres from March to November: The Festival Theatre, The Courthouse Theatre and The Royal George Theatre. The Shaw Festival is one of the largest repertory companies in North America, specializing in the plays of Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) and his contemporaries. Group packages available.
