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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in Ontario, Canada. It is located on the Niagara Peninsula at the point where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, across the river from New York, United States.

Type TownPopulation 19,088

Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.

History

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in Ontario, Canada. It is located on the Niagara Peninsula at the point where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, across the river from New York, United States. Niagara-on-the-Lake is in the Niagara Region of Ontario and is the only town in Canada that has a lord mayor. It had a population of 19,088 as of the 2021 Canadian census.

Airports

Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) 20 km to the centre
Niagara Falls, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Niagara District Airport (YCM) 10 km to the centre
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Niagara City Cruises
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre · Hornblower Niagara City Cruises
Outdoor
Maid of the Mist
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre · Maid of the Mist
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Niagara City Cruises, 18 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences