Stunning scenery, 19th-century architecture, and an assortment of unique experiences make Niagara-on-the-Lake a necessary place to visit when in the Niagara region. The quiet township has seen a lot since the land was purchased from the Mississaugas in 1781. Named the capital of Upper Canada in 1792, burned to the ground during the war of 1812, and rebuilt as a prosperous commercial centre after that, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a community renowned for its beauty and history. (continue...)
