Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake has served as an administrative and military centre in Ontario’s Niagara region since the late 18th century. Set where the Niagara River enters Lake Ontario, it was founded as Newark in 1792 and briefly became the first capital of Upper Canada. Fort George recalls the town’s strategic role during the War of 1812, while the Shaw Festival has made it a leading Canadian venue for theatre. Vineyards spread across the surrounding Niagara Peninsula. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Niagara-on-the-Lake relates to the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and its wider peninsula.

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