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!
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” – Saint Augustine of Hippo.
If for some reason you’re delaying on acting on your wanderlust, remember that travel can be one of the most life-changing experiences…. not all of us can travel the whole globe, but just making travel a priority—even to a new place a day’s drive away—can be eye-opening. – Mark Twain
EXPLORER HOUSE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE 2019 TRIP ADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE HALL OF FAME AWARD
Explorer House has been awarded the TripAdvisor 2019 Hall of Fame Award. This award recognizes the achievement of receiving a Certificate of Excellence 5 years in a row, and celebrates businesses that have consistently earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past 5 years. Thank you to all of our guests who have taken the time to write wonderful reviews, we couldn’t have done it with out you!
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 & fire-pit 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!
Next Up:
Shaw has announced it’s 2020 line up of plays. Plays for 2020 run Apr. 2-Oct. 18, 2020 and include: Gypsy, The Devil’s Disciple, Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse, Mahabharata, Charley’s Aunt, Prince Caspian, Flush, Assassins, The Playboy of the Western World, Desire Under the Elms and Trouble in Mind. It’s never to early to start thinking about your next visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake! Also for the holiday season in 2020, Shaw is offering you two shows running Nov. 8-Dec. 23, 2020, the classic Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol and Me and My Girl.
Winter is the perfect time of the year to take a romantic carriage ride. Since 1989
Sentineal Carriage has offered visitors horse drawn carriage rides through Niagara on the Lake’s historic downtown. Throw a blanket over your lap, hold your sweetie tight, and enjoy a truly unique experience as you trot through one of Ontario’s most picturesque high streets.
Perhaps skating is more your style, over the winter months you can go skating at Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery or at Fort George. Then have a have leisurely lunch or dinner dinner at one of the numerous restaurants. The
Fort George Skating Rink is the only one of its kind in all of Parks Canada. You can skate, savour hot chocolate around the fire pits, or simply enjoying the atmosphere under the twinkling lights in one of the Red Chairs. At
Wayne Gretzky’s Skating Rink, you can enjoy skating and relax on their heated Whisky Bar patio where they serve up wine, cocktails and a winter menu (Food Menu only available Friday – Sunday). Either venues are a great way to experience the great outdoors!
The
Shaw Film Series returns again this year from
Jan. 4 – Feb. 22, 2020. Films are shown every Saturday starting starting at 3pm. A number of great movies are being shown.
From the Niagara Icewine Gala, to wine and culinary pairings featured in the Niagara Icewine Discovery Pass, outdoor activities along the famed Wine Route, Jordan Village’s Winter Winefest and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Village there will be lots to do!
On January 18 & 25 (11 am to 5 pm) & January 19 & 26 (12 pm to 5 pm)
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Queen Street transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland. The Icewine will flow as the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake pour Niagara’s liquid gold and the renowned Signature Kitchen Chefs will tempt your palate with savoury and sweet Icewine-inspired culinary creations. Admission to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Village is free and samples by purchase of tokens.
White on Ice Dinner will take place on
January 24, 7-10 PM. This year the format will be a progressive style dinner starting with a welcome reception with hor d’oeuvres in the Grand Ballroom at the Courthouse. Guests will then be driven in groups to 3 different restaurants for their next 3 courses with wine pairings for each course. All the groups will meet back on Queen St in the Icewine Village for dessert and an Icewine toast under the stars.
Weekends in February bring
The Days of Wine & Chocolate. Explore the decadently sweet and savoury art of wine and chocolate pairing. Visit over 20 wineries and taste VQA wines matched with chocolate-infused dishes – from classically sweet flavour combinations to unexpected surprises.
Date Night at Trius Wineries takes place
every Monday night until April 27, 2020. Treat your loved one (or best friend) to a 3-course dinner, including a bottle of wine for only $99 per couple!
The
Taste of Niagara-on-the-lake Progressive Dinner takes place on
Feb. 7/8, March 20/21 and April 3/4, 2020. At this event, on Saturday night, you will experience a five-course gourmet dining and wine pairing adventure served in a progressive manner. This exciting evening begins at the Niagara on the Lake Community Centre where you will be whisked away to the next four additional gourmet restaurants for each successive course until the finale of this tasting extravaganza. On the following day, Sunday, you will have the opportunity to visit the five participating wineries to taste complimentary samples of Niagara wines.
Concerts at Jackson Triggs Winery return again this year, the line-up is sure to be exciting! Tickets go
on sale this Spring – we will keep you posted here on the exact date. Better yet the venue is walking distance from Explorer House.
Niagara Craft Shows takes place
May 16 & 17, 2020. With over 17,000 square feet of some of Canada’s best Artisans, Crafters and Gourmet Food Creators your sure to find something to take home!
The weekly Wednesday night
Supper Market returns on
May 20, 2020 and will run until
Sept. 16, 2020. It is always guaranteed to be a fun evening with numerous food vendors, music, wine & beer. Also at the same location is the
Market at the Village on Saturday mornings starting
May 23, 2020.
The
Shaw Guild Garden Tour will take place on
June 12 & 13, 2020. Eight gardens have been selected for 2020. A VIP experience will be held on June 12, 2020 at 6pm with an intimate evening strolling through enchanting gardens accompanied by live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine. Reduced early bird tickets are on sale until March 15, 2020.
Perhaps a cooking class is more your style. We now offer an Explorer House Cooking Class. Spend approx. 3 hours learning how to make an Explorer House inspired 3 course dinner for two (4 menus to choose from). Have fun creating and then enjoy the meal accompanied by wine. Typical run time is 3-7pm, please inquire if interested.
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