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Museum guide Rick Meloen giving a tour. Photo credit: Giant Shoe Creative. -
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Exploring the Town's architecture. -
![Guide with tour at the water.]()
Guide Steve Steele in Queen's Royal Park.
Historical Walking Tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake
In-person
Architecture History & heritage Nature & outdoors Physical activity & movement TourDate and time
Location
Court House
26 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Directions: Tours begin at the Historic Courthouse located at 26 Queen Street. Guides will begin outside the front doors at 11:00 am.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Is a relaxed performance.
About
Step into the past with a historical walking tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake, one of Canada’s most charming and historically rich communities. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, this picturesque town boasts a history that dates to the late 18th century, with connections to early settler life, Indigenous history, Black History, the War of 1812, military training camps and the rise of Canada’s wine industry.
Guided by expert historians, these tours take you through streets lined with 19th-century architecture, exploring key landmarks such as the iconic cenotaph, churches, and the stunning Niagara District Courthouse.
Perfect for history buffs, casual explorers, and anyone looking to understand the roots of this quaint town, these tours offer an immersive experience into the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s storied past.
Typically offered at a cost, enjoy free admission exclusively October 2nd to 4th as part of Ontario Culture Days.
Links
- Register Directly shorturl.at
- Museum Events Calendar notlmuseum.ca
Organizer
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is Ontario's first purpose-built museum, a registered not-for-profit and charitable organization operated by the Niagara Historical Society since 1895. Our mission is to passionately collect, preserve, research, promote, and bring to life the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its communities for people of all ages and stages of their lives to engage with, learn, and celebrate that history.
We are Niagara-on-the-Lake’s museum, connecting the past to the present for people to inform and build their futures.
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