Guidebook for Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Guidebook for Niagara-on-the-Lake

Food Scene

Cool scene, great food. Farm to Table. Maybe the best restaurant in town and its within walking distance to our cottage.
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Backhouse Restaurant
242 Mary St
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Cool scene, great food. Farm to Table. Maybe the best restaurant in town and its within walking distance to our cottage.
Simply the best ice cream you will ever eat. Just don't miss this place. I think it was recently voted #1 Dessert Shop in Ontario on Trip Advisor. Most of their ingredients are imported from Florence, Italy. TIP: They have a warm nutella fountain. Ask them to hold your waffle cone under it before they scoop the ice cream. Its to die for.
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Il Gelato di Carlotta
59 Queen St
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Simply the best ice cream you will ever eat. Just don't miss this place. I think it was recently voted #1 Dessert Shop in Ontario on Trip Advisor. Most of their ingredients are imported from Florence, Italy. TIP: They have a warm nutella fountain. Ask them to hold your waffle cone under it before they scoop the ice cream. Its to die for.
They have a good breakfast here. Only open seasonally (Summer), so check before you go. They have very good blueberry pancakes. In the dining room you have an amazing vista of the Lower Niagara River (meeting Lake Ontario) and the US.
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Niagara Golf Club
143 Front Street
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They have a good breakfast here. Only open seasonally (Summer), so check before you go. They have very good blueberry pancakes. In the dining room you have an amazing vista of the Lower Niagara River (meeting Lake Ontario) and the US.
I havent been here in over a year but used to go all the time. Scene is popular and bustling. Food is good, especially the burgers and the lobster poutine. Good patio as well.
Zees Grill
92 Picton St
I havent been here in over a year but used to go all the time. Scene is popular and bustling. Food is good, especially the burgers and the lobster poutine. Good patio as well.
This gem is within walking distance. Not only can you see in their display an amazing assortment of dessert works of art, but the other food here is wonderful as well. Sourdough loaf of bread. Must buy!!! Also their chocolate chip cookies are aces. The pre made sandwiches - get the grilled veggie on veggie bread. Sweet little quaint joint.
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Willow Cakes & Pastries
242 Mary St
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This gem is within walking distance. Not only can you see in their display an amazing assortment of dessert works of art, but the other food here is wonderful as well. Sourdough loaf of bread. Must buy!!! Also their chocolate chip cookies are aces. The pre made sandwiches - get the grilled veggie on veggie bread. Sweet little quaint joint.
Not sure whats going on with the Air BnB interface but it wouldnt let me list this as a brewery. Its not a restaurant its a brewery with good craft beer. Patio is on a vineyard. Really fun in the good weather. 4 minute drive.
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Niagara Oast House Brewers - Craft Brewery in Niagara On The Lake
2017 Niagara Stone Rd
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Not sure whats going on with the Air BnB interface but it wouldnt let me list this as a brewery. Its not a restaurant its a brewery with good craft beer. Patio is on a vineyard. Really fun in the good weather. 4 minute drive.
More than a dessert shop. They have good sandwiches on the lunch menu. Nice patio as well. If you go in June, heed these words: Get the strawberry tarts. They are amazing. Connected to the restaurant is a wonderful sweets shop, baked in house. They are licensed too so you can have beer or wine. Its a super casual small little country spot.
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The Pie Plate
1607 Niagara Stone Rd
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More than a dessert shop. They have good sandwiches on the lunch menu. Nice patio as well. If you go in June, heed these words: Get the strawberry tarts. They are amazing. Connected to the restaurant is a wonderful sweets shop, baked in house. They are licensed too so you can have beer or wine. Its a super casual small little country spot.
Trius is such a wonderful property. They have a great menu on their patio. Patio is of course right on the vines but it is a great little Summer spot for a perfect luncheon!
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Trius Winery & Restaurant
1249 Niagara Stone Rd
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Trius is such a wonderful property. They have a great menu on their patio. Patio is of course right on the vines but it is a great little Summer spot for a perfect luncheon!
Ravine is really trendy but popular for good reason. Solid country restaurant right up on the escarpment. Good wines too. Very progressive style of menu. Lots of events going on. They have THE BEST Canada Day fireworks display. Set to live music...its divine.
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Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
1366 York Rd
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Ravine is really trendy but popular for good reason. Solid country restaurant right up on the escarpment. Good wines too. Very progressive style of menu. Lots of events going on. They have THE BEST Canada Day fireworks display. Set to live music...its divine.
Its not in NOTL, its a 15 or so minute drive into Niagara Falls but it is in the North End so not so bad. Contemporary Italian food and its good. Not a misstep on the menu but for apps, their lumace is fantastic. As is their bruscetta which is Napolitan style. For dessert, this place has the best creme brule. Good romantic dinner spot.
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Casa Mia Ristorante
3518 Portage Rd
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Its not in NOTL, its a 15 or so minute drive into Niagara Falls but it is in the North End so not so bad. Contemporary Italian food and its good. Not a misstep on the menu but for apps, their lumace is fantastic. As is their bruscetta which is Napolitan style. For dessert, this place has the best creme brule. Good romantic dinner spot.
Not in NOTL but in the downtown Niagara Falls area. The area itself is nothing to look at but this place has amazing food - seriously. Best Frites ever! Solid menu by a real French chef (relocated from Grenoble). Decadent food with insanely good crepes made fresh in house. Wonderful little romantic place - dimly lit and stylish. Get there on an event night when they have lounge singers...
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Paris Crêpes Café
4613 Queen St
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Not in NOTL but in the downtown Niagara Falls area. The area itself is nothing to look at but this place has amazing food - seriously. Best Frites ever! Solid menu by a real French chef (relocated from Grenoble). Decadent food with insanely good crepes made fresh in house. Wonderful little romantic place - dimly lit and stylish. Get there on an event night when they have lounge singers...
Tiny not so well known spot in Niagara Falls right on the cusp of the tourist district. BEST VEAL SANGWEECH EVER! His fried potatoes are insanely good. Makes all pastries in house. Custard Natas are to die for and I hate custard! This is a quiet, super casual and unassuming place. Not too expensive either.
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Casa Das Natas
5717 Lewis Ave
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Tiny not so well known spot in Niagara Falls right on the cusp of the tourist district. BEST VEAL SANGWEECH EVER! His fried potatoes are insanely good. Makes all pastries in house. Custard Natas are to die for and I hate custard! This is a quiet, super casual and unassuming place. Not too expensive either.
This is about 15 minute drive in the City of St. Catharines. Normally I wouldn't advocate leaving NOTL but oddBird is simply the best restaurant around. Amazing cutting edge offerings for REAL FOODIES. Their mixologist makes some of the best craft cocktails you will ever drink. They do not take reservations and are busy, so plan accordingly (you can sit in a nearby bar and they will text you when your table is ready).
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oddBird.
52 St Paul St
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This is about 15 minute drive in the City of St. Catharines. Normally I wouldn't advocate leaving NOTL but oddBird is simply the best restaurant around. Amazing cutting edge offerings for REAL FOODIES. Their mixologist makes some of the best craft cocktails you will ever drink. They do not take reservations and are busy, so plan accordingly (you can sit in a nearby bar and they will text you when your table is ready).

Drinks & Nightlife

The Olde Angel in is a 200 year old pub. For tap selection you just cannot beat it. A warm and cozy little pub. Food is ok. Burgers are your best bet. They're actually really tasty. Best pub in town by far. A favourite spot of locals as well.
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The Olde Angel Inn
224 Regent St
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The Olde Angel in is a 200 year old pub. For tap selection you just cannot beat it. A warm and cozy little pub. Food is ok. Burgers are your best bet. They're actually really tasty. Best pub in town by far. A favourite spot of locals as well.
Set in an old church, this microbrewery has some of the coolest ambience around. Its a 5 minute drive up the road.
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Silversmith Brewing Company
1523 Niagara Stone Rd
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Set in an old church, this microbrewery has some of the coolest ambience around. Its a 5 minute drive up the road.
Nice posh lounge for drinks. Cozy in cold weather months too. High end lounge.
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Prince of Wales Hotel
6 Picton St
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Nice posh lounge for drinks. Cozy in cold weather months too. High end lounge.
High end posh lounge. Very nice inside (its located in the Pillar and Post - a gorgeous inn). Great place to sip some spirits after a nice dinner. Romantic, quiet, very nice.
Vintages Wine Bar & Lounge
High end posh lounge. Very nice inside (its located in the Pillar and Post - a gorgeous inn). Great place to sip some spirits after a nice dinner. Romantic, quiet, very nice.

Sightseeing

So the very best view of the Falls is right here. If you go to Table Rock, find the point along the railing where the brink of the Falls is. That very spot is where you can see the relatively calm flow of the upper river meet the insane calamity that is going over the Falls. Its a breathtaking spot.
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Table Rock Welcome Centre
6650 Niagara Pkwy
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So the very best view of the Falls is right here. If you go to Table Rock, find the point along the railing where the brink of the Falls is. That very spot is where you can see the relatively calm flow of the upper river meet the insane calamity that is going over the Falls. Its a breathtaking spot.

Parks & Nature

Battleground of the War of 1812. Amazing views of all of Niagara on the Lake. Access to the Bruce Trail right at the West end of the Park (very cool hiking trail that sits atop the Niagara Escarpment). Climb 1000000 stairs up General Brock's Monument for another amazing vista. Very nice park. TIP: Driving up the hill from NOTL to Queenston, about 500 feet after you pass York Road intersection, you will find a little nook where you can pull over. It is the very best vista in the whole area of the Lower Niagara River, the Lower Niagara Peninsula, and the US. Go at dusk.
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Queenston Heights Park
14184 Niagara Pkwy
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Battleground of the War of 1812. Amazing views of all of Niagara on the Lake. Access to the Bruce Trail right at the West end of the Park (very cool hiking trail that sits atop the Niagara Escarpment). Climb 1000000 stairs up General Brock's Monument for another amazing vista. Very nice park. TIP: Driving up the hill from NOTL to Queenston, about 500 feet after you pass York Road intersection, you will find a little nook where you can pull over. It is the very best vista in the whole area of the Lower Niagara River, the Lower Niagara Peninsula, and the US. Go at dusk.
Not a traditional sandy beach but literally at the end of our street (Shakespeare Ave) is Lake Ontario and on it is a wonderful grassy berm that gives a stunning view of the Lake. On clear days you can see right across to the Toronto Skyline. Wonderful spot for some lawn chairs or a picnic.
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Lake Ontario
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Not a traditional sandy beach but literally at the end of our street (Shakespeare Ave) is Lake Ontario and on it is a wonderful grassy berm that gives a stunning view of the Lake. On clear days you can see right across to the Toronto Skyline. Wonderful spot for some lawn chairs or a picnic.

Shopping

Mega outlet mall. Bass Pro Shop on site to boot!!
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Outlet Collection at Niagara
300 Taylor Rd
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Mega outlet mall. Bass Pro Shop on site to boot!!

Essentials

Solid small supermarkets. There are 2 close by. The one in Virgil is bigger and better. Its also right next to a brewery (Silversmith) and the Pie Plate, so that alone makes it better.
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Phil's valu-mart
1551 Niagara Stone Rd
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Solid small supermarkets. There are 2 close by. The one in Virgil is bigger and better. Its also right next to a brewery (Silversmith) and the Pie Plate, so that alone makes it better.
Local Florist. Stunning arrangements - IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ARRANGEMENT WAITING FOR YOU or that special someone upon check in, please call this shop at 905-354-1999 and use the discount code "Shakespeare" to get 10% off any delivered arrangement. We will have it waiting for you!
The Flower House
3521 Portage Road
Local Florist. Stunning arrangements - IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ARRANGEMENT WAITING FOR YOU or that special someone upon check in, please call this shop at 905-354-1999 and use the discount code "Shakespeare" to get 10% off any delivered arrangement. We will have it waiting for you!

Getting Around

Scooter rental place within walking distance
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eSkoot Niagara
477 Mississauga St
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Scooter rental place within walking distance