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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 Options

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

Connect to the Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle with WEGO bus service in Niagara Falls. 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

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.

Useful Services

Call 911 for fire, ambulance and police.

Defibrillator (AED) is located on the first floor of the Court House at 26 Queen St. – wall opposite the washrooms.

Emergency Services

& Defibrillator (AED)

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

Groceries

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.

Banks & ATMS

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.

Pharmacies

1. Simcoe Park


2. Queen’s Royal Park


3. Market St behind the Courthouse


4. Fort George Parking Lot

Public Washrooms

26 Queen Street, NOTL


Please use side entrance of Courthouse.

Cooling Centre

Petro Canada

459 Mississauga St.


Gales Gas Bar 

1487 Niagara Stone Rd., Virgil

Gas Stations

117 Queen Street, NOTL

Canada Post

Find Public Parking

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!

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.

About

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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About Us

Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake is committed to the development, encouragement, promotion and enhancement of a positive and diverse economic environment consistent with the special cultural, historical, agricultural, ecological and community qualities of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its environs.

 

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