Make a holiday home, apartment, house or cottage in Niagara on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada your home away from home

Nicknamed ‘The Loveliest Town in Canada’ Niagara-on-the-Lake is certainly a beautiful town! Niagara-on-the-Lake is situated in the south of the province of Ontario at the point where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario and is of course close to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Niagara Falls. Self catering accommodation in Niagara-on-the-Lake is a great choice for visitors who want to be close to many attractions, yet within a more peaceful location.

Things to do on holiday in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Niagara-on-the-Lake was first settled in 1792 making it one of Canada’s oldest settlements and was incorporated as a town in 1792. In 1798 the town was named Niagara and in 1880 this became Niagara-on-the-Lake so as to distinguish it from the nearby town of Niagara Falls. The historic town has retained much of its character and it’s this character that attracts many visitors to stay in accommodation in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

There are many historic buildings to visit (see below), but the area is also great for walking, and cycling, enjoying the riverside paths. You might also like to enjoy boating on the river or the lake, or play a round of golf at one of the region’s great golf clubs. Niagara-on-the-Lake also has many vineyards and is the world’s largest maker of ice wines. The town has some lovely shopping and restaurants and with so many great restaurants holidaymakers won’t want to use the kitchen in their Niagara-on-the-Lake self catering accommodation!

Places to visit on holiday in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

As holiday homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake are only around 12 miles (20km) from the world famous Niagara Falls this is bound to be one of the top places to visit while on holiday here. Niagara Falls themselves are spectacular to look at plus there are attractions here too such as the Maid of the Mist boat ride, or take a ride up the Skylon Tower for fantastic views. The town of Niagara Falls has lots of entertainment, casinos and more too.

Closer to your Niagara-on-the-Lake accommodation you’ll find many historical attractions including the military site of Fort George, Butler’s Barracks and Navy Hall, which have all been restored. There are also other National Historic Sites and museums to visit.

The weather in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

This part of Ontario has a humid continental climate that’s moderated by the Great Lakes, meaning it never gets too hot and never too cold. Winters are cool though and snowfall is very common, but the area is just as beautiful in the snow as it is in the sun! During the summer the average highs get up to 27C and nights are mild. Autumn is also a great time to visit self catering accommodation in Niagara-on-the-Lake because there are beautiful ‘fall colours’ to see here.

Flights to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Holiday homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake can be reached easily from Ontario’s largest city, Toronto, where you’ll find the Lester B Pearson International Airport. This is the busiest airport in Canada so it’s well covered by airlines flying from around the world. Scheduled airlines such as Air Canada, and British Airways fly here, as do several charter airlines including Thomas Cook Airlines, and Air Transat.