Niagara-on-the-Lake
Canadian border hamlet
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a small town in Ontario, Canada, at the mouth of the Niagara River where it meets Lake Ontario.
Known for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture, it draws tourists for the Shaw Festival theatre and nearby wineries.
The town served briefly as the capital of Upper Canada before being burned by American forces in 1813.
Early American-British military conflict
- colonialOf occupied territories
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
settler · reenactment · monument · archive · artifact · restoration · conservation · Victorian
People who come temporarily
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- bed and breakfastSmall inn serving morning meal
- innLodging for wayfarers
hotel · getaway · day trip · excursion · horse-drawn carriage · cycling · guided tour · attractions
Canada's most populous province
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
- Old TownOriginal settlement area preserved
- Queen StreetRoad named for monarch
- floral displaysCurated groupings of blooms
charming · quaint · boutiques · shops · gardens · heritage buildings · picturesque · walkable
Miniature structure for children
- stageRaised performance platform
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- performanceCarrying out a task
George Bernard Shaw · actors · costumes · audience · director · comedy · matinee · season
Grape beverage producer
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- tasting roomVenue for sampling beverages
- viticultureGrape-growing science
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
chardonnay · pinot noir · harvest · tour · cellar · sommelier · appellation · wine route
War of 1812
Early American-British military conflict
- colonialOf occupied territories
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
pioneer · settler · reenactment · monument · archive · artifact · restoration · conservation · Victorian · architecture
visitors
People who come temporarily
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- bed and breakfastSmall inn serving morning meal
inn · hotel · getaway · day trip · excursion · horse-drawn carriage · cycling · guided tour · attractions · souvenirs
Ontario
Canada's most populous province
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
- Old TownOriginal settlement area preserved
- Queen StreetRoad named for monarch
floral displays · charming · quaint · boutiques · shops · gardens · heritage buildings · picturesque · walkable · Main Street
playhouse
Miniature structure for children
George Bernard Shaw · performance · actors · costumes · audience · director · comedy · matinee · season · production
winery
Grape beverage producer
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- tasting roomVenue for sampling beverages
- viticultureGrape-growing science
terroir · chardonnay · pinot noir · harvest · tour · cellar · sommelier · appellation · wine route · wine country