A Traveler’s Reprieve in Niagara-on-the-Lake

…helping you explore & experience Niagara!

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If your heart beats faster each time you pack your bag to discover new and exciting sights, then Explorer House is your ideal lodging choice! This modern home-turned boutique bed and breakfast was built with guests’ needs in mind, and reflects the owners’ love of global travel. Inside you’ll find luxuriously comfortable accommodations for your explorations of the Niagara Region.

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Each of our beautiful guest suites is uniquely decorated with a global décor. All are lavishly appointed and include luxurious amenities, use of common areas and a delicious breakfast each morning (which is optional when booking).

Experience Niagara from our peaceful and beautifully landscaped location on a quiet cul-de-sac near parklands, just a 15-minute walk from Queen Street. Explore the Old Town area with its 19th-century charm; take a carriage ride through the beautiful streets of town or marvel at our town’s beauty by foot, as you duck into the specialty shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants throughout town. Nearby visit the oldest golf course in North America, historic sites, biking/walking trails, wineries and the famous Shaw Theatre Festival; all can be reached via a short walk, bike or car ride. Then return to a quite oasis in our beautiful backyard, which includes a fire-pit-table sitting area, gazebo and hot-tub.

There is so much to explore and experience in the Niagara Region. Let Explorer House host your southern Ontario travels!

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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” – Saint Augustine of Hippo.

                                   
 
Upcoming Explorations:
 

Keep checking in here to see the latest in happenings in Niagara-on-the-Lake. There is always lots to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

And if you feel like just relaxing you can enjoy our lovely guest sitting area with Adirondack/Muskoka chairs & firepit table, or the gazebo and/or the hot tub…all available for our guests. So don’t forget to bring along your swimsuit! Come explore with Explorer House, book your travel now!

Explorer House is rated on Google with 109 Google reviews and 5.0 out of 5.0 on Trip Advisor with 447 Trip Advisor reviews

 

NOTL Update:

Here is a quick link to many upcoming events Go To Niagara.

Winery Tours & Tastings! Please note many wineries are requiring reservations so we recommend booking in advance. Looking for a guided tour that includes wineries, breweries & distilleries, Brewery & Distillery Tours has numerous options, ask us for a code to save $10 off per person (if you want to book a e-bike with them we can also save you $10 per bike). 

Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake provides a listing of many wineries but you will also find a list of many others on the “Explore Niagara” tab of this website. Also, here is a handy list of many wineries and their current offerings. Interested in learning more about wine in Niagara, check out Rick VanSickle’s “Wines in Niagara” website. 

Shaw Festivals’ Christmas plays have begun, don’t miss seeing the Christmas 2026 season! The line up has also been announced for the 2027 season and tickets are on sale!

Canada’s newest attraction Niagara Takes Flight  is now opened and it is super fun! This immersive, awe-inspiring journey takes you soaring along the entire Niagara River corridor, from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, showcasing views like never before. Cinematic visuals captured with advanced state-of-the-art drone technology pair with multisensory effects—like motion, wind and mist—to simulate the exhilarating sensation of free flight. You will soar over 56 kilometers of parkland and swirling rapids, glide past steep rock faces and lush forests, and travel through dramatic battles that changed the course of history, all before getting closer than ever to the mighty Horseshoe Falls.

The Holiday Handmade Market is back Nov. 27-29, 2026. There will be over 200 Makers, Wine, Craft Beer & Coffee, Food Trucks & Live Music!

The Tinsel Tavern at the Exchange Brewery transform into an over-the-top Christmas bar all season long starting Nov. 27, 2026.

Candlelight Stroll returns Dec 4, 2026. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual tradition returns to Heritage District this season, filling the streets with the warm glow of candlelight, local choirs, and a procession led by horse-drawn carriage. Come spread the holiday cheer in support of the local community.

Save the date! Dec. 4 & 5, 2026 for the 27th annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Holiday House Tour and A Merry & Bright Christmas Tour! If you like interior design, architecture, and seasonal decorations, the annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Holiday House Tour is for you. 
Holiday Market
 
Find one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, ornaments, and decor at the Niagara Pumphouse. The Holiday Market runs Dec. 4-13, 2026.
 
The Santa Claus Parade is back on Dec. 12, 2026. The parade commences at 11am. The parade will start at the intersection of King and Centre Street in Old Town and travel throughout its traditional route down Castlereagh, Wellington, Byron/Prideaux, Simcoe, and Queen Streets.
 
Save the dates! The 2027 Icewine Festival returns Jan. 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2027. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Icewine Festival returns to Queen Street for two weekends in January. Sip the world’s most celebrated dessert wine from over 20 wineries, pairing them with delicious culinary creations. Unwind by cozy firepits, warm VIP snow globes, and end the festival at the Euro-pop inspired IceHaus Cocktail Competition. This is how we winter in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
 
Concerts at Jackson Triggs Winery keep your eye out here to see the 2027 line up for JT Concerts! Every year there is an exciting line-up! Tickets generally go on sale in April each year and run June to Sept.. They always have an exciting line-up planned and better yet the venue is walking distance from Explorer House.
 
Keep you eyes posted here for the dates & details for other summer festivals & events.
 
Also find us and the latest happenings at Explorer House, along with tips on what to do while visiting us on our Facebook page.