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Niagara-on-the-Lake
is perhaps best known as the "home
of the Shaw Festival", the world's
only professional theatre company
dedicated to the works of George Bernard
Shaw and his contemporaries.
Originally the site of the Neutral
Indian Village of Onghiara, the British
Government purchased the site for
"300 suits of clothing" in
1781. Niagara-on-the-Lake, then known as
Newwark, became the first capital of
Upper Canada. The restored historic
sites of Fort George and Fort
Mississauga bear witness to life during
the early days in the New World.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, at the mouth of the
Niagara River at Lake Ontario, is a
perfect setting for a town voted
"the prettiest town in
Canada". Its streets abound with
gardens and flowers, old estate homes,
historical sites, mature trees, parks,
antique or boutique shopping, art
galleries and establishments for either
casual or fine dining. The old town is
surrounded by vineyards, fruit farms,
estate wineries and farmers markets.
Nearby villages of Queenston, St.Davids
and Virgil, and a recreational path
along the river, add even more charm and
history to the area.
While in Niagara-on-the-Lake you may
choose to stay in one of many fine Bed
and Breakfasts and experience the
culture and home-cooked food of that
particular ethnic group, or choose any
of the established hotels and enjoy fine
dining. Whatever your choice of
accommodation or activity, your visit
will surely be a memorable one. We
in Niagara-on-the-Lake eagerly await
your arrival that we may share with you
the joys and wonders of our home town.
Location:
13.4 miles (28 mins) from
Niagara Falls, Canada
71.5 miles/120 kms.(1 hr.
24 mins.) from Toronto
airport
38.8 miles (50 mins.) from Buffalo
airport
93.9 miles (1hr.46 mins.) from Rochester
airport
239.9
miles (4 hrs.15 mins.) from Cleveland
airport
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