Niagara Falls Day Trips
Niagara-on-the Lake
Catharines
Port Dalhousie
Welland
Fort Erie
Hamilton
Niagara-on-the Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a historic town and is the site of the Onghiara Indian village. It's attractions include:
- Fort George and Historical Society Museum
- The Shaw Festival - three theatres
- The marina
- Shopping in the heritage business district
- Golf courses
- Parks
- Markets
- Niagara wineries
- Carriage rides
- Jet boating on the Niagara River
Website: http://www.niagaraonthelake.com/
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St. Catharines
51 km south of Toronto across Lake Ontario
19 km from the Canada/USA border
At the heart of Niagara, St. Catharines is a city full of heritage and natural beauty. St. Catharines has:
- Wineries
- Award winning gardens
- Trails and parks
- Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3 where freighters bypass Niagara Falls
- Professional and amateur theatre
- Art galleries
- Free summer concerts in Montebello Park and Lakeside Park
Website: http://www.st.catharines.com/index.asp
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Port Dalhousie
Port Dalhousie is a popular spot for outdoor recreation. There are boat launching facilities, boat tours, fishing tours, picnicking areas and beaches.
Port Dalhousie Harbour Walkway passes historical sites, shopping, garden and old lighthouses.
Website: http://www.portdalhousie.com/
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Welland
Welland has deep ethnic origins. While in Welland enjoy:
- The 28 murals throughout the City
- Free swimming at one of the three outdoor community swimming pools
- South Niagara Rowing Club & Rowing Course
- Welland Historical Museum
- The Farmers' Market
- Niagara Motorcycle Raceway
- Welland Canal Memorial Monument
Website: http://www.city.welland.on.ca/
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Fort Erie
Fort Erie has rich heritage and a blend of rural and urban lifestyles. Fort Erie hosts a number of famous festivals and has miles of beaches. While in Fort Erie visit:
- The Fort Erie Racetrack and Slots
- The Niagara River Parkway
- Old Fort Erie and the Ridgeway Battlefield Museum
- Mildred M. Mahoney Doll's House Gallery
- Fort Erie Railroad Museum
- Fort Erie Historical Museum
- Ridgeway Battlefield Museum
- Zooz - 100 acres of parkland with exotic and interesting animals
Website: http://www.forteriecanada.com/tourism/index.htm
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Hamilton
Location: West end of Lake Ontario
Hamilton has many man made and natural attractions.
- Jet skiing on the bay
- Windsurfing
- Bayfront Park and Pier 4 green area
- 1, 500 km of trails for hikers, bikers and naturalists
- Two dozen golf courses
- Six surrounding communities with antiques and heritage sites
- Cross-country skiing
- Toboganning
- Downhill skiing
- Dumdum Castle
- Whitehem Historical Home & Garden
- Westfield Heritage Village
Website: http://www.hamiltonundiscovered.com/
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