Sunday, October 3, 2010

Niagara-on-the-Lake

If you are visiting Niagara Falls, do visit Niagara-on-the-Lake as well. This town's reputation as one of the prettiest towns in Canada really is remarkably true. I found the town absolutely charming and full of life. I enjoyed every minute walking around town, exploring the little shops and admiring the parks and flowers blooming everywhere.

Niagara-on-the-Lake has retained and kept its 19th century charm, and for a history buff like me, you'd be amazed to know that this friendly, touristy town played a major role in the forming of a new government, commerce, and the War of 1812. Reading the town's history makes me agree that "to understand the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake is to understand the history of early Ontario."

I really recommend this place as a must see.

 The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is charming. Although small and finding a parking spot is a pain, it has this small town charm and beauty.
 Prince of Wales Hotel
 Gardens and flowers bloom around town.
 Clock tower
 Lots of lovely, cute shops
 Water fountain
 This ice cream shop was so crowded so it must be really good. I was too impatient to wait in-line to try their ice cream.
 Shaw Cafe
 Fudge, fudge and fudge
 Town's post office
 Shaw Cafe again
 If you don't want to walk, horse drawn carriages are available too.

 A wonderful Sunday to all!
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10 comments:

  1. shengSunday, October 3, 2010 at 4:52:00 PM EDT

    That's cool, i really wanted to board in a caleza when i was in Manila, but people surrounding me have warned me on how it smelled, so I brushed off the idea.

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  2. eksSunday, October 3, 2010 at 6:03:00 PM EDT

    Shaw Cafe. I like! :-) the ambiance looks wonderful. did you try their coffee?

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  3. kgSunday, October 3, 2010 at 6:26:00 PM EDT

    oh my, they sell fudge like they sell trinkets! cool!

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  4. Photo CacheSunday, October 3, 2010 at 6:51:00 PM EDT

    this is my kind of town. this type of town is more common in the east coast.

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  5. EdsSunday, October 3, 2010 at 8:38:00 PM EDT

    parang ang sarap naman maglakad sa ganyang place.

    happy monday kayni!

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  6. JosietSunday, October 3, 2010 at 8:42:00 PM EDT

    that's a pretty town indeed! love the flowers and the fudge hehe

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  7. witsandnutsMonday, October 4, 2010 at 3:50:00 AM EDT

    The best ice cream in Canada. So intriguing!

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  8. jeannyMonday, October 4, 2010 at 11:25:00 AM EDT

    awesome photos Kayni. That ice cream must be really really good ha. Im also intrigued. :)

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  9. jehanMonday, October 4, 2010 at 3:31:00 PM EDT

    i've always been interested in canada. just last night, i saw a documentary on St. John, i think it's the oldest city there and it's really very enchanting.

    thanks for the photos Kayni..
    they're so beautiful...

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  10. KeroWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 5:08:00 AM EDT

    horse drawn carriages? soo romantic!

    i could get lost for hours and days in those cute shops =)

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