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A lush abundance of flowering parks and gardens, bountiful orchards and vineyards,
and charming towns and villages, the beautiful Niagara Region is a mere 90 minutes
from Toronto and has enough attractions to keep you, and more than 12 million annual
visitors, very busy. The most popular attraction being the roaring Niagara Falls,
with nearly 3,636,800 litres of water gushing over every second. Take in her thundering
power and beauty by land, water or air.
In the heart of the city, find dozens of family-fun attractions at Clifton Hill.
Relax during a lazy afternoon drive along the scenic Niagara Parkway, which parallels
the Niagara River, as you head to Niagara-on-the-Lake. It’s an historic town packed
with charming shops, galleries and heritage sites. While you’re here, catch a performance
at the world-renowned Shaw Festival dedicated to George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries.
Follow the wine route signs on a romantic journey to small boutique wineries, exquisite
estates and superb restaurants in one of the premiere wine regions of the world,
which boasts more than 40 varieties of grapes and more than 50 wineries. Watch massive
freighters navigate up the Great Lakes via the Welland Canal. Then go golfing with
the roaring Niagara River as a backdrop in a region where the views are breathtaking
and the 40 courses can be demanding.
Arrive in the Niagara Region any season of the year to enjoy Niagara’s famous festivals
celebrating wine, flowers and winter.
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