Follow the wine route for the most beautiful views along the drive, not to mention may, many wineries along the route. Many wineries offer tasting rooms or tours. This list from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce helps you navigate the wineries that offer tours, where they are and more.
You can also purchase a Wine Country Touring Pass, where visitors can "spend a full day touring and tasting through Wine Country at four of the region's most unique wine destinations: Peller Estates, Hillebrand Winery, Thirty Bench Wine Makers and Wine Country Vintners."
On your drive to the wineries, make a stop at Walker's Country Market, a family owned farmer's market and bakery. They offer delicious baked goods (which make great in between winery snacks), sandwiches, as well as fresh fruit. They also carry jams, jellies and preserves, as well as snacks.
Make sure to take a stop along Queen Street, the main street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, filled with boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, shops and more. If you decided to not have lunch or dinner at one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's many wineries, Queen Street is filled with great restaurants that also offer local wines, regional fare and local flavors.
For a snack or sweet treat, Cows on Queen Street is fun and tasty! Or, try Victoria's Teas and Coffee. Their coffees are delicious and they also have a special Niagara icewine coffee blend that you can also take home with you or as a gift.
As you leave the Queen Street shopping area, turn left down King Street and head towards Lake Ontario and Queen's Royal Park. There's a great pavilion for photos, not to mention a beautiful view of Old Fort Niagara in New York. There's a small sandy area and a walking path along the shore, plus picnic tables.
Parking in Niagara-on-the-Lake is metered, however, we found that you don't pay for a specific parking spot. If you still have time left on your meter from shopping on Queen Street, drive down to Queen's Royal Park along Lake Ontario and use the same meter receipt (don't re-feed the meter).
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