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“Experience the magic of fall in Niagara-on-the-Lake — where cozy charm meets boutique shopping, delicious wines, and unforgettable culinary experiences.”

Plan Your Trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake
Spanning Niagara-on-the-Lake are five unique villages, each offering quaint shops, blooming vineyards, and a chance to explore the history, local art, and culture of our community. As the first capital of Upper Canada and a key site during the War of 1812, our town is beautifully preserved in 19th-century architecture and national historical sites throughout the region. That same sense of hertiage flows into our vineyards, where a unique terroir offers a difference you can taste in every glass.
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve gathered everything you need to navigate with ease. Find parking and transportation options or essential services like groceries, gas, and ATMs. Consider this your guide to an informed and unforgettable stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Public Transportation

NRT on Demand

Book a ride-share transportation service providing individualized route and schedule options for a flat fee. It allows for connections to other areas in the Niagara Region.

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WEGO

A Niagara-on-the-Lake Shuttle connects to Niagara Falls’ WEGO bus service, extending past the regular Green Line’s Floral Clock stop into the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. All-day bus passes can be purchased at the Floral Clock in Queenston or Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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Flixbus

Designed to make seasonal intercity travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake more convenient, Flixbus offers direct transit from Toronto and Niagara Falls to Fort George, where visitors can meet the Niagara-on-the-Lake Shuttle for a ride into Old Town.

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Parking Options

Find Public Parking Options

In addition to paid on-street parking, there are paid public parking lots located at Market St. behind the Court House,  behind the Prince of Wales Hotel and at Fort George. Anyone with a veteran’s license plate or handicap sticker can park for free anywhere in Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Hours of Operations

Mon – Sun 10am – 8pm

Payment For Parking

Parking machines accept credit, debit, and coin payments. Online payment options are available through the Honk Mobile app and the online platform, ParkedIn.
Both online payment methods accept Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, Masterpass, American Express, and PayPal.

Hours of Operations

Mon – Sun 10am – 8pm

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Useful Services

Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake Visitor Information Centre

Court House, 26 Queen Street, Lower-Level

10 Anderson Lane, NOTL
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 11am – 3pm.
*Library membership not required

Defibrillator (AED)

Located on the first floor of the Court House at 26 Queen St. – wall opposite the washrooms.

Emergency Services

Call 911 for fire, ambulance and police.

Public Washrooms

Simcoe Park
Queen’s Royal Park
Market St behind the Courthouse
Fort George Parking Lot

Cooling Centre

26 Queen Street, NOTL
Please use side entrance of Courthouse.

Banks & ATMs

Bank of Montreal – 91 Queen St.
RBC Royal Bank – 234 Mary St.
Petro Canada – 459 Mississauga St.
CIBC – 11 Garrison Village Rd.
TD Canada Trust – 1585 Niagara Stone Rd, Virgil
Meridian Credit Union – 1567 Niagara Stone Rd, Virgil.

Canada Post Office

117 Queen Street, NOTL

Gas Stations 

Petro Canada – 459 Mississauga St.
Gales Gas Bar – 1487 Niagara Stone Rd., Virgil

Groceries

Hendricks Your Independent Grocer – 130 Queen St.
Avondale Food Stores – 238 Mary St.
Phil’s Your Independent Grocer – 1551 Hwy 55, Virgil
Virgil Variety – 1530 Niagara Stone Rd., Virgil

Pharmacies

Simpson’s Apothecary – 233 King St.
Simpson’s Pharmacy – 1812 Niagara Stone Rd.
Shoppers Drug Mart – 111B Garrison Village Dr.
Stone Road Drug Store – 1630 Niagara Stone Rd.

Volunteers

Meet Our Trusted Town Ambassadors

Each year, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from Victoria Day through Canadian Thanksgiving, a passionate crew of Niagara-on-the-Lake locals hits the streets to help ensure visitors to our town have a fantastic experience. This friendly, blue-vested team is here to help you with directions, recommendations, or whatever else you might need to ensure a wonderful visit. Look for Ambassadors strolling the streets of Old Town and staffing a “pop-up” kiosk by the Courthouse on Queen Street.

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