10 Historic Sites in Niagara-on-the-Lake That You Shouldn't Miss

December 4, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

In Canada's wine country, Niagara-on-the-Lake presents a well-preserved 19th-century village and its charms. Drive or bike through the area, stopping at wineries and Fort George National Historic Site. Ride along the Niagara Escarpment on horseback or book a white-water adventure at nearby Niagara Falls (you might have heard of them).
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1. Fort George National Historic Site of Canada

26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905-468-4257 [email protected] http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorge/index
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4.5 based on 1,243 reviews

Fort George National Historic Site of Canada

Reviewed By VAPilot - Vienna, United States

Great place to learn more about the British experience in the War of 1812! Musicians, "troops" drilling in period costume, cannons, one original building and plenty of other realistically reconstructed buildings with detailed histories. Don't miss the musket firing drill! Kids loved it.

2. Laura Secord Homestead

29 Queenston St, Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905-262-4851 [email protected] http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/laura-secord-homestead.html
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4.5 based on 196 reviews

Laura Secord Homestead

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

We went to see the Laura Secord Homestead We will learn a lot of Laura Secord Homestead. Her husband was injured. When she heard that the Americans were going to fight in our country, Laura went early in the morning that the Americans were going to attack Canada. Laura saved Canada. The soldiers were there thanks to Secord.

3. Queenston Heights Park

14184 Niagara Parkway, Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877-642-7275 [email protected] http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/queenston-heights.html
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4.5 based on 269 reviews

Queenston Heights Park

Reviewed By JoeSchwartz - National Park, United States

We visited this beautiful park in Queenston. There is a great monument that you can go to the top on. Plenty of picnic areas. Restrooms and lots of green space.

4. McFarland House

15927 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905-468-3322 [email protected] http://www.niagaraparks.com/heritage-trail/mcfarland-house.html
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4.5 based on 150 reviews

McFarland House

5. Redan Battery

4340 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada
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Redan Battery

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

This is the Redan Battery. The Americans wanted to get a part of Canada. The Americans were trapped. The Canadians had the best part for People from the Queenston came to help. the soldiers of Canada. They had a canon 8 ponder, named the Redan. Brock led 2 hundred men a counter into the village. Brock left two hundred. A counter attack two hundred soldiers. Brock was killed. The Americans left out of running out of the Canadians. Many fell in the river to never see them ever.

6. Niagara District Court House

26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905-397-9950 http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx
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Niagara District Court House

Reviewed By W1702PJmarkg - Catonsville, United States

The Niagara District Court House was built in 1846-7 and currently houses the visitors information center/chamber of commerce in the basement. This Canadian National Historic Site has had many uses over the years since the district court was moved to St Catherines, with the latest serving the Shaw festival as the Courthouse Theatre up until 2017. There are a couple of exhibits in the basement where the jail cells were as well as information at the center.

7. Six Nations and Native Allies Commemorative Memorial

14184 Niagara Parkway In Quenston Heights Park, Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L2E 6T2 Canada http://www.facebook.com/landscapeofnations/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Six Nations and Native Allies Commemorative Memorial

Reviewed By robertwR9740GU

Queenston Heights Park itself it quite nice. You can walk around, have a picnic or a nice lunch, play, and see this monument.

8. William Kirby’s Home

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada +1 905-468-2023 http://vitacollections.ca/notlheritage/2484798/data?r=at
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William Kirby’s Home

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

William Kirby was well known. He worked at home. In his house in1 857. He was a historian and novelist and a poet. He is known as the Historical Romance. There is a plaque of his home. Sadly he i-is dead now. He was an international renowned. Wow! His home is still here.

9. Willowbank National Historic Site of Canada

14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1L0 Canada +1 905-262-1239 http://willowbank.ca/estate/tours.php
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Willowbank National Historic Site of Canada

10. Laura Secord Monument

14184 Niagara Pkwy in Queenston Heights Park, Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1L0 Canada http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Secords-Monument/303518306918320
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Laura Secord Monument

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