Top 5 Tourist Activities in Niagara on the Lake

You have finally arrived in beautiful and historic Niagara on the lake, but are left wondering what to do. Here are five different tourist activities to do if you come to Niagara on the Lake.

Whirlpool Jet Boats: The whirlpool jet boats are a one of a kind adventure ride that are definitely not for the faint of heart. The ride takes you up the Niagara River in a high speed, specially designed, power boat. The boat will go all the way up the river into the scenic Niagara gorge and to the whirlpool. You will get very wet, so make sure to bring a change of clothes and plan your adventure for a warm day.  The entire trip will only take about an hour so it leaves plenty of time left in your day for our other four Niagara activities.

Shaw Festival: The theater company is the second largest in North American and calls Niagara on the Lake home. If you are looking for a rainy day activity sitting down to see a theatre production will make for an exciting afternoon or evening.

Horse and Carriage Ride: If you are looking for a unique experience and want to see the town, you should take a horse and carriage ride. The rides can last from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours in length. It can make for a romantic evening trip or an exciting afternoon expedition with your children.

Wine Tour: A trip to Niagara on the lake would not be complete without a visit to one of the 25+ wineries in the immediate area. A wine tour is a great way to see multiple wineries, take tours at each, and enjoy wine tasting afterwards. Many of the wineries will also offer individual tours if you are looking for something more personal.

Bicycle Tour: A bicycle tour will allow you to set your own path and see what you want to see. Niagara has 10's of kilometers of paved bicycle paths that allow you to tour the area. You can ride all the way up the Niagara River stopping off at the wineries as you go, for an enjoyable relaxing afternoon.  

If you are looking for more Niagara on the Lake leisure activities, make sure to pick up a town map and talk with a local, who can give you a better idea of the Niagara offerings. With this much to do, you may wish to find Niagara on the Lake accommodation for the night to enjoy one more day of fun. The town offers a variety of accommodation options, with one that will surely suit your tastes.