Niagara-on-the-Lake

Beautiful and quaint, Niagara-on-the-Lake is the official western terminus of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail and the northern terminus of the very popular Niagara River Recreation Trail. Along the Trail, you’ll discover two historic military forts, the Shaw Festival, dozens of shops, restaurants and wineries. To see more of the Lake and the lovely neighborhoods in NOTL, start at Nelson Park and follow the residential streets (Ricardo, Queen and Niagara Blvd.) Niagara on the Lake is located on the Niagara Peninsula where Lake Ontario meets the Niagara River. It is brimming with history and culture and loads of things to enjoy!

Bike rentals and tours available from Zoom Leisure Bikes
Fort George Niagara Historic Site–Tours
Fort Mississauga
Shaw Festival
Wineries

Download Printable Map

Trail Attributes

Distance: 27 km

Off-road portion of the Trail meanders through the Common.
On-road portion follows Mary Street/Lakeshore Rd. (13.7 km)
Caution required along stretches of Lake Shore Rd (approximately 6km) where there are no or narrow shoulders and the speed limit is 60kph. This portion is not yet signed or designated as Trail at this time. Official Trail resumes at Townline Road.
Trail continues from Fort George south to Niagara Falls along the Niagara River Recreational Trail (13 km)

Local Maps and Connections Staging Areas Amenities and Transit Helpful Links

The Niagara Region produces several excellent maps of the Region.

Tourism Niagara’s Cycling Route maps. Developed in collaboration with the Regional Niagara Cycling Committee, the Cycling in Niagara Map offers six different day trips in the region. It is available in English and French.

The regional cycling map provides a comprehensive guide to cycling in Niagara. Both the Lake Ontario and Lake Erie sections of Waterfront Trail are clearly marked, as well as the connections on the Niagara River Recreation Path and the Welland Canal Trail.

www.niagararegion.ca/exploring/cycle/bikemap.aspx

The Niagara Cycling Map is also available for download on an interactive PDF map.

www.niagararegion.ca/exploring/cycle/bikemap.aspx

Self-Guided Bike Trips

The Region and it’s partners have developed an Online Library of Scenic Bike Routes, featuring hundreds of pre-selected routes, each one containing a map and turn-by-turn directions in PDF printable format. Check out this amazing resource at:

www.niagararegion.ca/exploring/cycle/bikemap.aspx

Connections

Niagara River Recreation Trail intersects with the Waterfront Trail at Fort George

Greater Niagara Circle Route (www.regional.niagara.on.ca/government)

Staging Areas

Fort George – Queen’s Parade
Nelson Park (secondary) – located at Nelson and Ricardo Street. Waterfront Trailhead sign located at the Trail entrance across the road from the park.
Paradise Grove Park – located on Queen’s Parade N of John St. Waterfront Trailhead sign located within park southeast of parking lot.

Amenities

Accommodations, Campground
Accommodations, Roofed
Beaches
Groceries
Hospital
LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
Marinas
Museums
Outfitters
Restaurants
Shopping Areas
Tourist Information
Washrooms
WIFI
Winter Maintenance

Transit

GO Transit – Train & Bus Station
www.gotransit.com

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Greyhound Station
www.greyhound.ca

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Niagara Parks WEGO service
The Niagara Parks commission offers transportation around the Niagara Falls Tourism area, with shuttles to Niagara-on-the-Lake. The service operates in the Summer months. For information including schedules and fares on the WEGO service, please consult their website:
www.wegoniagarafalls.com

Helpful Links

Regional Tourism Organization
Visitniagaracanada.com

Tourism Niagara:
www.tourismniagara.com
offers comprehensive information on attractions and accommodations for visitors.

Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee:
www.rnbc.info
for information about cycling throughout Niagara, including easy to use pre-designed loop rides.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce
www.niagaraonthelake.com

Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
www.notl.org

Regional Municipality of Niagara
www.niagararegion.ca

Check out the Region’s Online Library of Scenic Bike Routes featuring hundreds of pre-selected routes, each one containing a map and turn-by-turn directions in PDF printable format.
www.niagararegion.ca/exploring/cycle/Bicycle-Niagara.aspx

Niagara Cycle and Stay–a group of accommodations that provide luggage transfers for Trail users on the Greater Niagara Circle Route (which the Waterfront Trail is a part of) http://www.cycleandstayniagara.com