Must-dos
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Explore Fort George, a former military post that once defended Upper Canada against American attacks in the War of 1812.
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Go bargain hunting at Outlet Collection at Niagara, Canada’s largest open-air mall.
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Check out the Shaw Festival for musicals and other exciting theatre productions.
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Experience the Butterfly Conservatory, a colourful Eden of grace and serenity.
History buff? Two other great places to visit are the Niagara Historical Museum and the Niagara Apothecary, which takes you back to a time before modern pharmacy.
Good to know
Want to enjoy a vacation full of amazing culinary experiences? We can point you in the right direction!
Cycling around the Niagara Peninsula
The Greater Niagara Circle Route features 140 km of scenic trails—great for riding along the waterfront.
Four loop trails (15 km to 56 km) are available so you can enjoy the sights and landscapes at your own pace. Stay at a Cycle and Stay Niagara B&B and have your luggage transferred to your next destination!
The Niagara Parkway is one of the most popular cycling routes (also accessible to vehicles). Starting from Niagara-on-the-Lake, it runs along the west side of the Niagara River from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, with Niagara Falls about halfway.
Niagara Wine Route in good company: 4 suggestions
Follow this guide for a delightful tour of the local vineyards!
- Culinary tour: 3-hour foodie walking tour.
- Wine Country Tasting Tour: In small groups, sample a wide variety of premium wines from the best wineries in the region.
- Grape Escape Wine Tours: Choose your mode of transportation—car, bus, or even bicycle!
- Niagara Wine Tours International: Many packages are available depending on your interests.
Did you know?
At certain vineyards, CAA-Quebec members get a free wine tasting upon presentation of their membership card—a much-appreciated little perk!
Check out the tours at niagaraculinarytours.com, which include accommodations, restaurants, cafes, markets, farms, and vineyards, and more.
Places to stay
A B&B near the vineyards. To find one, visit the website of the Bed and Breakfast Association
Oban Inn: Hotel located in the heart of town overlooking Lake Ontario. When your feet get tired, the spa awaits!
Vintage Hotels: Four luxury hotels for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
The service at White Oaks Resort and Spa is impeccable, and there are outlets right across the street.
Travel insurance: Don’t leave the province without it!
Did you know that Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) pays for some health services received outside Quebec, but not others? Transportation by ambulance, for example, isn’t covered.
CAA-Quebec Travel Insurance offers specific travel insurance at a lower cost for your travels within Canada. Ask for details.