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.
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.
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!
NOTL Update:
Here is a quick link to many upcoming events. Niagara on the Lake Information. Come Celebrate the Season in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Winery Tours & Tastings! Please note many wineries are requiring reservations so we recommend booking in advance. 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 Festival’s 2023 Holiday season is here and it runs now until Dec. 23, 2023 with Brigadoon & A Christmas Carol for this holiday season. Select performances are now on sale 2 for 1 – please contact us for code.
Shaw Festival has announced it’s 2024 season! Tickets go on sale to Friends of Shaw starting in November and to the general public Dec. 2, 2023. Again in 2024 they will also have a number of outdoor performances including performances at The Shaw’s own Spiegeltent. This is a large historic tent, that they have brought over from Europe that was constructed at the turn of the century from exotic wood and canvas and decorated with mirrors and stained glass – a cabaret-style venue and an attraction in its own right. Here is a list of plays for 2024:
FESTIVAL THEATRE
My Fair Lady | May 4 – Dec. 22
One Man, Two Guvnors | June 6 – Oct.13
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Human Heart | July 24 – Oct.13
ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE
Witness for the Prosecution | April 6 – Oct. 13
The Secret Garden | May 31 – Oct. 13
The Orphan of Chao (Lunchtime) | June 13 – Oct. 5
Candida | July 13 – Oct. 12
A Christmas Carol | Nov. 8 – Dec. 22
JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE
The House That Will Not Stand | June 12 – Oct. 12
Snow in Midsummer | Aug. 8 – Oct. 5
SPIEGELTENT
The Shaw Variety Show | May 17 – Oct. 6
The Roll of Shaw | May 30 – Sept. 28
Kabarett | June 14 – Oct. 11
Cotton Club | July 17 – Oct. 11
Footlights | July 6, Aug. 3, Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Sept. 27, Oct. 5
At the Niagara Parks Power Station guests will experience a multi-sensory daytime experience and the once dormant station come to life through an immersive sight & sound show in the evenings! This immersive experience features incredible 3D projection, interactive moments of wonder, and a breathtaking musical score in the heart of the power station. Also don’t miss the Tunnel, descend 180 feet beneath the historic Niagara Parks Power Station to discover the 2,200-foot-long tunnel that lies under Niagara’s cathedral of power.
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at Niagara Parks’ annual Poinsettia Show at the Floral Showhouse. On display now until Jan. 7, 2024, this beloved holiday tradition showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of our talented horticulturists that have transformed the greenhouse into a breathtaking winter wonderland.