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21. Fort Erie Race Track
Sports VenueBeautifully landscaped with willows, manicured hedges, and flower-bordered infield lakes, the Fort Erie Race Track has dirt and turf horse racing, with the year's highlight being the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel in Canada's Triple Crown of Racing.
230 Catherine St., off QEW Exit 2, Fort Erie, Ontario, L2A 59N, Canada905-871–3200Sight Details
Rate Includes: May–Nov., Sat.–Tues. 9–3 -
22. Frogpond Farm Organic Winery
Ontario's first certified-organic winery is a small, family-owned affair with exclusively organic wines. The setting is truly farmlike: sheep and guinea hens mill about outside while you taste. With only eight varieties—all VQA and including a nice ice wine—you can become an expert in this label in one sitting. The wines are available on-site, online, and at selected restaurants in Ontario; many of the labels are available at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
1385 Larkin Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–1079Sight Details
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23. Gallery Stratford
Operating since 1967 in a historic pump house, Gallery Stratford exhibits high-profile Canadian visual artists all year and, in summer, local up-and-coming artists.
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24. Georgian Bay Islands National Park
A series of 63 islands in Lake Huron's Georgian Bay, the park can be visited only via boat. Organized boat tours with the park or private companies operate from the weekend closest to May 24 through mid-October, weather permitting. To explore one of the islands on foot, book a trip on the park's DayTripper boat, bring your own boat, or take a water taxi in Honey Harbour. The park's own boat, the DayTripper (C$15.70 June–early Oct.), makes the 15-minute trip to Beausoleil Island, which has hiking trails and beaches, from Honey Harbour, 15 km (9 miles) north of Port Severn at Highway 400 Exit 156. Two companies do cruises through the Georgian Bay but don't allow you to disembark on any of the islands. The 300-passenger Miss Midland, operated by Midland Tours (C$36), leaves from the Midland town dock and offers 2½-hour sightseeing cruises daily at 2 mid-May to mid-October. The company can arrange departures from Toronto, which includes time to explore the town of Midland. From the Penetanguishene town dock, Penetanguishene 30,000 Island Cruises takes passengers on Penetanguishene Harbour and the Georgian Bay islands tours, including 1½- and 2½-hour cruises of Penetanguishene Harbour and 3½-hour cruises of the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay, on the 200-passenger MS Georgian Queen. Lunch (C$55) and dinner (C$63) cruises are available with reservations. Captain Steve Anderson, the owner and your tour guide, has operated these tours—a family business—since 1985. Cruises depart one to three times daily in July and August; less frequently (but usually Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday) in May, June, September, and October.
2611 Honey Harbour Rd., Port Severn, Ontario, P0E 1E0, Canada705-526–9804Sight Details
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25. Grape and Wine Tours
Grape and Wine Tours runs day trips and one- or two-night packages from Toronto and Oakville. Pickup and drop-off at Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls hotels is included.
758 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-562–4920 -
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26. Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village
Nearly 1 million artifacts on Native and maritime history are on display at the museum building, and there's also a replica Native American village. Visitors can expect contemporary art and extensive photography pieces, in addition to traditional Native art and archaeological collections.
549 Little Lake Park Rd., Midland, Ontario, L4R 4P4, Canada705-526–2844Sight Details
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27. Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery
An ultramodern facility, this famous winery blends state-of-the-art wine-making technology with age-old, handcrafted enological savvy, as evidenced by the stainless steel trough by the entrance. A multitude of tours, workshops, and events are offered. The hourly public tour is a great introduction to winemaking and includes three tastings and a mini-lesson in wine tasting. Its award-winning VQA wines can be sipped in the tasting gallery and purchased in the retail boutique.
2145 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada866-589–4637Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$10, tours C$30 -
28. Jordan Village
Charming Main Street Jordan, also known as Jordan Village, is a small enclave of cafés and shops selling everything from antiques to artisanal foods. The Inn on the Twenty, the Inn on the Twenty Restaurant, and Cave Spring Cellars are also here. Just a few blocks long, Jordan Village can be fully explored in a morning or afternoon. Home store Chic by Janssen is worth a wander to gawk at items like Siberian fox throws, a bronze bear the size of an actual bear cub, and a C$4,000 cedar canoe. Irongate Garden Elements is a favorite with gardeners.
Jordan Rd., Jordan, Ontario, L0R 1S0, Canada -
29. Journey Behind the Falls
This 30- to 45-minute tour starts with an elevator ride down to an observation deck that provides an eye-level view of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the Niagara River. From there a walk through tunnels cut into the rock takes you behind thunderous waterfalls, and you can glimpse the back side of the crashing water through two portals cut in the rock face.
View Tours and Activities6650 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6T2, Canada905-371–0254Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$23 -
30. Konzelmann Estate Winery
An easygoing winery with a friendly staff and sociable tasting bar, Konzelmann has garnered praise for its fruitier wines in particular, and it's known for high-quality ice wines, one of which was the first Canadian wine to ever make Wine Spectator's top 100 wines list. Konzelmann's vineyards border Lake Ontario, and the winery has a viewing platform with vistas of the vines and water. The retail shop is well stocked with wine-related gifts.
1096 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-935–2866Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings and tours from C$10 -
31. Marineland
A theme park with a marine show, wildlife displays, and rides—as well as a beluga whale habitat with underwater viewing areas—Marineland is 1½ km (1 mile) south of the falls. The daily marine shows include performing killer whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and sea lions. Children can pet and feed deer at the Deer Park. Among the many rides are Dragon Mountain, the world's largest nonstop roller coaster, and tamer fare like Ocean Odyssey for the kids.
View Tours and Activities7657 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X8, Canada905-356–9565Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$51, Closed mid-Oct.–mid-May -
32. Martyrs' Shrine
On a hill overlooking Ste.-Marie among the Hurons, a twin-spired stone cathedral was built in 1926 to honor the eight missionaries stationed in Huronia who were martyred between 1642 and 1649. In 1930, all eight were canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. The shrine is still active as a pilgrimage site and has daily services.
16163 Hwy. 12 W, Midland, Ontario, L4R 4K5, Canada705-526–3788Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$10, Closed mid-Oct.–mid-May -
33. Muskoka Discovery Centre
Learn about steamboat history in this museum with a rotating collection of historic boats that have included a 1924 propeller boat, a 30-foot 1894 steamboat, and gleaming wooden speedboats.
275 Steamship Bay Rd., Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada705-687–2115Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$20, Closed Sun. and Mon. in late Oct.–mid-June -
34. Muskoka Steamships
In warm weather, the best way to experience Muskoka Lake is aboard one of these historic vessels. The restored 128-foot-long, 99-passenger RMS Segwun (the initials stand for Royal Mail Ship) is North America's oldest operating steamship, built in 1887, and is the sole survivor of a fleet that provided transportation through the Muskoka Lakes. The 200-passenger Wenonah II is a 1907-inspired vessel with modern technology. Reservations are required.
185 Cherokee La., Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada705-687–6667Sight Details
Rate Includes: Sightseeing cruises C$39, Closed weekends Nov.–May -
35. Niagara Apothecary
Restored to resemble a circa 1869 pharmacy, the apothecary has glass-fronted walnut cabinets that display vintage remedies such as Merrill's System Tonic, which "purifies the blood and builds up the system." Among the boxes and bottles is a rare collection of apothecary flasks.
5 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 2A0, Canada905-468–3845Sight Details
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36. Niagara Grape & Wine Festival
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival group organizes three big events in Niagara. The largest, with an annual half-million attendees, is the 10-day Niagara Wine Festival in September. The three-week Niagara Ice Wine Festival in January is a nod to Niagara's specialty, ice wine. The three-weekend Niagara New Vintage Festival, in June, is a wine and culinary event.
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37. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
These 100 acres of immaculately maintained gardens are among the most captivating attractions around Niagara Falls. Here you'll find the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, housing one of North America's largest collections of free-flying butterflies—at least 2,000 butterflies from 50 species around the world are protected in a climate-controlled, rain forest–like conservatory. Between May and mid-October, for C$25 per person, you can tour the gardens in a horse and carriage.
2565 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6T2, Canada905-356–8119Sight Details
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38. Niagara Parks Power Station
You can spend hours exploring North America's first green energy projects. Wander through turn-of-the-20th-century machinery, explore exhibits, get to know the history of AC and DC current through the eyes of inventor Nikola Tesla, and even take a glass-paneled elevator trip to the mouth of the dam. The station comes to life at night for Currents: Niagara's Power Transformed, an immersive, 40-minute interactive show of sound, light, and state-of-the-art 3-D projection mapping technology.
7055 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L0S 1A0, Canada877-642--7275Sight Details
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39. Niagara Wine Tours International
Niagara Wine Tours International leads guided bike, van, and coach tours along the Wine Route and also offers bike rentals.
92 Picton St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–1300 -
40. Niagara's Fury
Learn how Niagara Falls formed over thousands of years on this 20-minute simulation ride. Standing on a mesh platform surrounded by an uninterrupted 360-degree viewing screen, you feel snow falling, winds blowing, the floor rumbling, and waves crashing as you watch glaciers form, collide, and melt, creating the falls as we know them today. In certain spots you will get wet; ponchos are provided.
View Tours and Activities6650 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6T2, Canada877-642–7275Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$17
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