One Hour

• Browse the shops on Queen St. while enjoying an ice cream

• Stroll to Queen’s Royal Park and enjoy the waterfront

• Relax in Simcoe Park

• Take a carriage ride and learn about the history of the town

• Check out The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre on the River

Two Hours

• Relax in the Monet inspired garden at The Pillar & Post; enjoy a sandwich and a glass of wine

• Walk the Shoreline Trail, watch the golfers and see Fort Niagara

• Visit St. Vincent and St. Marks Churches; stop by the Polish Cemetery to read the old grave stones

• Check out the NOTL Museum including the miniature one, then take a stroll to the Voices of Freedom Park to learn about NOTL and Black history

• Check out the art galleries along Queen St.

• Take a backstage tour at The Shaw Festival Theatre

Three to Five Hours

• Visit Fort George and learn about the war of 1812

• Drive along the parkway to Queenston: visit Mackenzie Printery and Newspaper Museum, Laura Secord Homestead, climb up the step walkway to Queenston Heights Park, visit Brock’s Monument and Landscape of Nations.

• Visit a number of wineries, breweries and distilleries, learn all about Ice wine, enjoy lunch in a vineyard

• See a lunch time or matinee play at The Shaw Festival at one of the theatres

• Play a round of golf at Canada’s oldest golf course

Fun for Children

• Simcoe Park playground and wading pool

• Splash Pad in Virgil

• Swimming Pool and playground, King and Veteran’s Lane

Fun for Teens

• Rent paddleboards at Queen’s Royal Park

• Skateboard Park in Virgil

Fun for Families

• Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

• Ghost Walks

• Ghost Tours of Niagara at Fort George

FAQs

What can I see at the theatre?

• The Shaw Festival offers several theatres with world-class plays and musicals

Where can I get a sandwich to take out?

• Your Independent Grocer

• Budapest Bakeshop

• Cheese Secrets

• Gyros on the Lake  

• Monet Garden at The Pillar & Post

• Willow Cakes and Pastries 

Where can I get lunch for children?

• Stage Coach Family Restaurant

• Nina’s Gelateria and Pastry  

• Sunset Grill

• Tim Hortons

• McDonalds

Where can I find picnic benches?

• Niagara Parkway

• Queen's Royal Park

• Simcoe Park

• Navy Hall parkette

Where can I stay?

• All Accommodations

• Short-term