What's happening in Niagara-of-the-Lake.... The "Old town" offers theatre (the Shaw Festival runs from April through to the middle of October), shopping, antiques, golf, carriage rides, museums and historic sites, spas, walking and biking trails, sailing, jet boat rides, tours and tastings at the many surrounding wineries, and many special events and festivals. Nearby Niagara Falls is home to the famous natural wonder as well as two casinos and the Butterfly Conservatory. For more information on things to do in the area, please visit the following web sites:
Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical Society
Ravine Winery Weekly Happenings Jackson Triggs Winery Events and Experiences
Peller Estates Winery Upcoming Events Trius Winery Events and Experiences
Strewn Winery Southbrook Vineyards
Konzelmann Estate Winery 2 Sisters Winery
The Hare Wine Co.
Music Niagara Outlet Collection at Niagara
The Olde Angel Inn Pub Entertainment Calendar
Old Winery Restaurant Entertainment Calendar
The Shaw Festival 2020
Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical Society
Ravine Winery Weekly Happenings Jackson Triggs Winery Events and Experiences
Peller Estates Winery Upcoming Events Trius Winery Events and Experiences
Strewn Winery Southbrook Vineyards
Konzelmann Estate Winery 2 Sisters Winery
The Hare Wine Co.
Music Niagara Outlet Collection at Niagara
The Olde Angel Inn Pub Entertainment Calendar
Old Winery Restaurant Entertainment Calendar
The Shaw Festival 2020
Winery Tour Companies
Grapevine Niagara Winery Tours and Shuttle Service
Grape Escape Wine Tours Niagara Wine Tour Guides
Crush on Niagara Wine Tours Niagara Vintage Wine Tours
Niagara Wine Tours International
Grapevine Niagara Winery Tours and Shuttle Service
Grape Escape Wine Tours Niagara Wine Tour Guides
Crush on Niagara Wine Tours Niagara Vintage Wine Tours
Niagara Wine Tours International
Attractions - things to do, places to see......
What's happening next.....
Shaw has announced it’s 2020 line up of plays. Plays for 2020 run Apr. 2-Oct. 18, 2020 and include: Gypsy, The Devil’s Disciple, Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse, Mahabharata, Charley’s Aunt, Prince Caspian, Flush, Assassins, The Playboy of the Western World, Desire Under the Elms and Trouble in Mind. It’s never to early to start thinking about your next visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake! Also for the holiday season in 2020, Shaw is offering you two shows running Nov. 8-Dec. 23, 2020, the classic Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol and Me and My Girl.
Winter is the perfect time of the year to take a romantic carriage ride. Since 1989 Sentineal Carriages has offered visitors horse drawn carriage rides through Niagara on the Lake’s historic downtown. Throw a blanket over your lap, hold your sweetie tight, and enjoy a truly unique experience as you trot through one of Ontario’s most picturesque towns.
Perhaps skating is more your style, over the winter months you can go skating at Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery or at Fort George. Then have a have leisurely lunch or dinner at one of the numerous restaurants. The Fort George Skating Rink is the only one of its kind in all of Parks Canada. You can skate, savour hot chocolate around the fire pits, or simply enjoying the atmosphere under the twinkling lights in one of the Red Chairs. At Wayne Gretzky’s Skating Rink, you can enjoy skating and relax on their heated Whisky Bar patio where they serve up wine, cocktails and a winter menu (Food Menu only available Friday – Sunday). Either venues are a great way to experience the great outdoors! On Saturday nights in Jan. & Feb., 2020 Wayne Gretzky’s will also host a Canadian outdoor skate party with the DJ rocking tunes from 6 – 9 pm.
The Shaw Film Series returns again this year from Jan. 4 – Feb. 22, 2020. Films are shown every Saturday starting at 3 pm. A number of great movies are being shown.
Weekends in February bring The Days of Wine & Chocolate. Explore the decadently sweet and savoury art of wine and chocolate pairing. Visit over 20 wineries and taste VQA wines matched with chocolate-infused dishes – from classically sweet flavour combinations to unexpected surprises.
Date Night at Trius Wineries takes place every Monday night until April 27, 2020. Treat your loved one (or best friend) to a 3-course dinner, including a bottle of wine for only $99 per couple!
The Taste of Niagara-on-the-lake Progressive Dinner takes place on Feb. 7/8, March 20/21 and April 3/4, 2020. At this event, on Saturday night, you will experience a five-course gourmet dining and wine pairing adventure served in a progressive manner. This exciting evening begins at the Niagara on the Lake Community Centre where you will be whisked away to the next four additional gourmet restaurants for each successive course until the finale of this tasting extravaganza. On the following day, Sunday, you will have the opportunity to visit the five participating wineries to taste complimentary samples of Niagara wines.
Concerts at Jackson Triggs Winery return again this year, the line-up is sure to be exciting! Tickets go on sale this Spring – we will keep you posted here on the exact date. Better yet the venue is walking distance from Explorer House!
Niagara Craft Shows takes place May 16 & 17, 2020. With over 17,000 square feet of some of Canada’s best Artisans, Crafters and Gourmet Food Creators you are sure to find something to take home!
The weekly Wednesday night Supper Market returns on May 20, 2020 and will run until Sept. 16, 2020. It is always guaranteed to be a fun evening with numerous food vendors, music, wine & beer. Also at the same location is the Market at the Village on Saturday mornings starting May 23, 2020.
The Shaw Guild Garden Tour will take place on June 12 & 13, 2020. Eight gardens have been selected for 2020. A VIP experience will be held on June 12, 2020 at 6pm with an intimate evening strolling through enchanting gardens accompanied by live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine. Reduced early bird tickets are on sale until March 15, 2020.
The 29th Annual NOTL Horticultural Society Garden Tour will take place on July 11, 2020 from 10-5pm. Always a beautiful event!
Shaw has announced it’s 2020 line up of plays. Plays for 2020 run Apr. 2-Oct. 18, 2020 and include: Gypsy, The Devil’s Disciple, Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse, Mahabharata, Charley’s Aunt, Prince Caspian, Flush, Assassins, The Playboy of the Western World, Desire Under the Elms and Trouble in Mind. It’s never to early to start thinking about your next visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake! Also for the holiday season in 2020, Shaw is offering you two shows running Nov. 8-Dec. 23, 2020, the classic Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol and Me and My Girl.
Winter is the perfect time of the year to take a romantic carriage ride. Since 1989 Sentineal Carriages has offered visitors horse drawn carriage rides through Niagara on the Lake’s historic downtown. Throw a blanket over your lap, hold your sweetie tight, and enjoy a truly unique experience as you trot through one of Ontario’s most picturesque towns.
Perhaps skating is more your style, over the winter months you can go skating at Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery or at Fort George. Then have a have leisurely lunch or dinner at one of the numerous restaurants. The Fort George Skating Rink is the only one of its kind in all of Parks Canada. You can skate, savour hot chocolate around the fire pits, or simply enjoying the atmosphere under the twinkling lights in one of the Red Chairs. At Wayne Gretzky’s Skating Rink, you can enjoy skating and relax on their heated Whisky Bar patio where they serve up wine, cocktails and a winter menu (Food Menu only available Friday – Sunday). Either venues are a great way to experience the great outdoors! On Saturday nights in Jan. & Feb., 2020 Wayne Gretzky’s will also host a Canadian outdoor skate party with the DJ rocking tunes from 6 – 9 pm.
The Shaw Film Series returns again this year from Jan. 4 – Feb. 22, 2020. Films are shown every Saturday starting at 3 pm. A number of great movies are being shown.
Weekends in February bring The Days of Wine & Chocolate. Explore the decadently sweet and savoury art of wine and chocolate pairing. Visit over 20 wineries and taste VQA wines matched with chocolate-infused dishes – from classically sweet flavour combinations to unexpected surprises.
Date Night at Trius Wineries takes place every Monday night until April 27, 2020. Treat your loved one (or best friend) to a 3-course dinner, including a bottle of wine for only $99 per couple!
The Taste of Niagara-on-the-lake Progressive Dinner takes place on Feb. 7/8, March 20/21 and April 3/4, 2020. At this event, on Saturday night, you will experience a five-course gourmet dining and wine pairing adventure served in a progressive manner. This exciting evening begins at the Niagara on the Lake Community Centre where you will be whisked away to the next four additional gourmet restaurants for each successive course until the finale of this tasting extravaganza. On the following day, Sunday, you will have the opportunity to visit the five participating wineries to taste complimentary samples of Niagara wines.
Concerts at Jackson Triggs Winery return again this year, the line-up is sure to be exciting! Tickets go on sale this Spring – we will keep you posted here on the exact date. Better yet the venue is walking distance from Explorer House!
Niagara Craft Shows takes place May 16 & 17, 2020. With over 17,000 square feet of some of Canada’s best Artisans, Crafters and Gourmet Food Creators you are sure to find something to take home!
The weekly Wednesday night Supper Market returns on May 20, 2020 and will run until Sept. 16, 2020. It is always guaranteed to be a fun evening with numerous food vendors, music, wine & beer. Also at the same location is the Market at the Village on Saturday mornings starting May 23, 2020.
The Shaw Guild Garden Tour will take place on June 12 & 13, 2020. Eight gardens have been selected for 2020. A VIP experience will be held on June 12, 2020 at 6pm with an intimate evening strolling through enchanting gardens accompanied by live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine. Reduced early bird tickets are on sale until March 15, 2020.
The 29th Annual NOTL Horticultural Society Garden Tour will take place on July 11, 2020 from 10-5pm. Always a beautiful event!
