City: Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
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).
Restaurants in Niagara-on-the-Lake
1. Wine Country Cooking School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By heathermJ1089YR
The Wine Country Cooking school offered a delightful evening of cooking with paired wine tastings. Strewn winery owners Jane and Joe are hands on and were very involved in the evening which made it delightful and very informative. They are very attuned to their customers, even consulting with us on menu items before the event itself. Despite having done many cooking classes and wine tastings in the past, we definitely learned some new things. Their chef instructor Brenda has a wealth of knowledge and tips even for old dogs like us. It was a quiet evening for them as we were the only clients in the cooking school that night and yet they didn't cancel and gave us their undivided and enthusiastic attention. Gaging our interest in wine we took advantage of an offer for a full tasting session the next day as well and have joined their wine club.
2. Five Rows Craft Wine of Lowrey Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Gail042014 - Calgary, Canada
On the recommendation of the sommelier at Treadwell restaurant we tried the wine from Five Rows and loved it. We made arrangements to visit the next day, even though they were usually closed. They were so accommodating and lovely and we really enjoyed the wine. We bought a case and are excited to have it at home. One of our favourite wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
3. unCorked Tours
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
(un)Corked Tours Niagara is here to provide exclusive, private tours of Niagara on the Lake and the Twenty Valley wine regions inside a relaxed, comfortable and fun atmosphere. We will help you design a customized outing.
4. Niagara Custom Tours
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Niagara Custom Tours offers a variety of tours in the Golden Horseshoe area. From Winery to Beer and Distillery and a variety of options. Let us plan your day for you or pick your own destinations. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. Our Motto is "Friendly Tours in a Relaxed Atmosphere
5. Paddle Niagara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Paddle Niagara is the first and only dedicated stand-up paddleboard rental, lessons and sales business in the Niagara Region!
Reviewed By juliae911
Really enjoyed our private lesson, the instructor was very knowledgeable and gave easy to follow instructions.
6. Pepper Palace
7. Ghost Walks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
A tour featuring ghost stories befitting "Canada's Most Haunted Town". Includes the Angel Inn, Courthouse, Royal George Theatre, Prince of Wales Hotel and much more!
8. Chocolate FX
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
A family run Chocolate Factory open 7 days a week - limited tours during COVID restrictions, see our Facebook site for retail store hours and news. New Look for Fall 2020 - come and check out our November makeover! Stock up on Christmas goodies early this year!
9. Niagara Culinary Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Winner of the 2015 Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award. NCT offers the experience of a walking food tour.Think of it as speed dating with restaurants! Each tour will visit local restaurants and you will have a taste of Niagara cuisine and meet chefs, owners and friendly hospitality professionals. Along the way your guide will talk about history of the area and point out cultural landmarks. You will get a chance to eat,walk and embrace your inner foodie
10. Caroline Cellars Family Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 608 reviews
COVID-19 restrictions in place - please visit our website for complete details and current operational impacts. Indulge in the country charm of one of NOTL's most popular family owned and operated wineries. We have a wide selection of VQA white wines, red wines and Icewines available. We also make a small selection of fruit wines, which include our popular Cranberry Winter Harvest and Plum wines. All of our wines are available for tastings on a daily basis and many of our tastings are no-charge. Our property is open to the public and reservations are not required. We also have a Special Events Loft available for special occasion rental, including weddings. We also have an on-site Cafe - The Farmhouse Cafe - open for lunch daily. Please visit our website for detailed information regarding our wines, special events loft and events at the winery.
Reviewed By Incatrol - Whitby, Canada
We love visiting Niagara for the wineries & the fantastic places to dine. It was our first visit to Caroline but there will be certainly be many more! Lunch was amazing! My husband raved about his grilled cheese with bacon & we both enjoyed the delicious homemade fries. I had the ancho shrimp salad bowl. O.M.G. That was the best salad I have ever had! And I eat salads every day for lunch. The shrimp was so flavourful & perfectly cooked. It paired well with the aioli. The salad was dressed in a tasty vinagrette with quinoa to make it more filling. It was AMAZING! And I have to have it again. I can't wait! The winery was bustling with tour groups, so we had to wait a few minutes for a place at the bar. The tasting flight was complimentary, which is rare these days! We especially enjoyed the riesling & pinot grigio, which were both reasonably priced & delicious! I look forward to enjoying them again at home. We will be back on our next trip to Niagara! And you should go too.
