Luxury holidays in Niagara-on-the-Lake

A short drive from the famed Horseshoe Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a steeped-in-heritage town on the shores of Lake Ontario that was rebuilt after the War of 1812. Quaint architecture and tree-lined boulevards are its postcard-worthy traits, and an annual theatre festival secures its creative stripes. And the town’s setting in Canadian wine country — dotted with vineyards, craft breweries and distilleries — brings a choice of ways to take the waters.

When to go

Fall color — in the wineries, parks, and leafy streets — makes September and October hard to beat.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Stateside airport Buffalo Niagara is your closest option, an hour’s drive from the town. Or, avoid border crossings by touching down at Toronto Pearson International Airport, which is 80 minutes by car from Niagara-on-the-Lake.
  • Trains

    Niagara Falls station is a 25-minute drive from the town, with daily services to Toronto.
  • Automobiles

    Chauffeured winery tours and regular shuttles mean you don’t need a car to enjoy the town’s highlights, but for freedom to explore the wider area, a set of wheels will come in handy.