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Shaw Festival Theatre Photo courtesy of Shaw Festival Theatre

Itinerary: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

March 19, 2024

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Experience

Niagara-on-the-Lake is where vineyards sprawl under the summer sun and wine is sipped by the sunset, not the glass; where you hail a horse-drawn carriage, instead of a taxi; where you can perfect your swing on North America’s oldest golf course, and then be transformed by an evening of world-class entertainment at the Shaw Festival Theatre. Inspired by the spirit of playwright George Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival creates unforgettable theatrical experiences. The Shaw Festival is where people who are curious about the world gather to share the unique experience of live theatre and real human encounters. Enjoy pre-show talks and backstage tours. On stage this season are “My Fair Lady,” the British farce “One Man, Two Guvnors,” and “Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Human Heart.”

Winery at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario — Winery in Ontario, Canada
Photo courtesy of Shaw Festival Theatre

Explore

Escape to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s sprawling parkland, manicured gardens, or peaceful Butterfly Conservatorywith Niagara Parks Nature and Gardens. Discover world-famous rose collections, spectacular flowering trees and shrubs, and annual baskets in full bloom. Explore historic Queen Victoria Park and the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, meet naturalists for a hike through the Niagara Glen, travel along winding trails, or cycle along the Niagara River Recreation Trail. Of course, the mighty Niagara Falls are only a short drive away from most area attractions. The 20-minute Voyage to the Falls boat tour gets groups as close as possible to the magnificent Niagara Falls. Journey past the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and into the heart of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls aboard Niagara City Cruises. This legendary boat tour takes place aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Photo courtesy of Shaw Festival Theatre

Stay

For over 20 years, Vintage Hotels’ luxurious hotels have been hosting guests from around the world. In a region defined by sweeping countryside, lush vineyards, and thundering waterfalls, you’ll find Vintage Hotels providing extraordinary culinary experiences and accommodations.

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a great place to bring a group. There is plenty of bus parking in town and free, on-site bus parking at the Shaw Festival Theatre. Plus, the town includes a gorgeous, walkable shopping area and a wide variety of restaurants and scenic, historic attractions. The region features a tremendous number of partners that all work together to create unforgettable group experiences.