Located across the border in Canada, pretty Niagara-on-the-Lake is definitely worthy of a place on your day trip list. Here you can step back in time, surrounded by the charm of 19th century Victorian architecture, horse-drawn carriages and an array of fabulous attractions and activities.

Patrons of the arts will not want to miss the annual Shaw Festival (April to October) when first-class productions burst onto stages across the town. Equally exciting for art enthusiasts, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Center should not be missed. Beyond the city you will find numerous vineyards and wineries to explore, as well as fabulous farm-to-fork restaurants.

Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada

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