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!
Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake License #045-2024
“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 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 Festival tickets are on sale for the 2026 season! Get ready for Amadeus, The Wind in the Willows, Funny Girl, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, One for the Pot, A Year with Frog and Toad, Sleuth, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense and much more!
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 Market at The Village 2026 season is coming soon! Saturday mornings 8am-1pm,
May 30 – October 3, 2026. There will be Niagara farmers and market gardeners (plants, meat, nuts, maple syrup, specialty crops), bread bakers (sourdough or other) and much, much more!
Concerts at Jackson Triggs Winery returns again in 2026. Every year there is an exciting line-up! Tickets are now on sale and concerts run
June 12-Sept. 19, 2026. They have an exciting line-up planned and better yet the venue is walking distance from Explorer House.
Trius Sparkling Presents: Movie Night In The Vineyardon
select Thursdays throughout July and August. Meet at Hollywood and ‘Vine’ for a wine country version of a night at the drive-in. With a glass of Trius wine in hand, enjoy a classic film favourite under a blanket of stars and surrounded by our idyllic vineyard. Gates open at 8:00 PM, and your movie begins at dusk.
Graze the Bench is one of Niagara’s most anticipated wine & food events is back on
June 6 & 7, 2026. Food, wine, music! Seven wineries throwing a block party to kick off summer. Tickets are on sale now!
The
20th Annual Shaw Guild Garden Tour will showcase fabulous gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake on
June 13, 2026. At each garden site, visitors will discover a variety of beautiful spaces to explore, along with musicians providing entertainment and artists showcasing their talents. Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions and offer helpful tips for your own garden spaces.
The
Annual Strawberry Festival returns on
June 20, 2026. The Strawberry Festival will feature fresh local strawberry desserts, barbecue lunch, homemade meat pies & jams, a silent auction, children’s activities, and entertainment for all.
The
Niagara Jazz Festival Summer Festival returns
June 25-28, 2026. This vibrant annual celebration held in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine country, brings live jazz and world music to stunning outdoor (and select indoor) settings throughout the town. The festival, now in its 13th Season, features Winery Concerts, intimate pop-up performances with the Jazz Crawl events, and after-hour Jazz Jams.
The weather is warming up, patios are calling, and Niagara Wine Country is ready for another unforgettable season. It’s the perfect time to start planning your summer escapes, from vineyard tastings to signature festival experiences across the region. The
Summer Discovery Pass runs
June 26-28 & July 3-5, 2026.A Canada Day–inspired wine country adventure, your way. Choose a 3- or 6-experience pass and build your own itinerary from 25 wineries, each offering a perfectly paired red and white wine with fresh, Canadian summer–inspired bites.
Wine Country Tailgate Party will take place on
June 27, 2026 at Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery. This is Niagara’s ultimate Wine Country Tailgate Party – the perfect blend of fine wines, delectable bites, and a rockin’ live stage. An all-inclusive night with 25 wineries, 12 food trucks and culinary stations, and the energy of the JT amphitheatre stage, this is summer turned all the way up.
It’s
Canada Day –
July 1, 2026! Kick of the day in Simcoe Park with a barbecue lunch prepared and served by the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake from 11:30 am to 3pm, there will also be live music in the park. At 3pm, the annual Cake Parade will be led by the 41st Regiment Fife and Drum Corps and will head down Queen Street into Simcoe Park, where the cake will be distributed to the public, free of charge. And don’t miss the fireworks which will be taking place all over Niagara in the evening!
On
July 3-5, 2026 enjoy extended Canada Day festivities all weekend long at
Artistry by the Lake! Featuring the works of over 80 talented local artisans, this celebration of art, nature, and community is the perfect way to wind down your holiday weekend.
The
Cherry Festival, held on the grounds of the St. Mark’s Church, is an annual favourite for parishioners, local residents, and visitors alike. The festival will take place on
July 4, 2026. Come join the fun for all things cherry!
The Annual
NOTL Horticultural Society’s Gardener’s Garden Tour returns on
July 11, 2026. There will be a selection of beautiful gardens again this summer. Tickets are now on sale. Yours to discover and enjoy for the day. Speak to the garden owners and learn their secrets for a great garden.
The
i4C 2026 is just a few months away! Each July, winemakers from across the globe gather in Niagara for the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, coming together to share the diversity and expression of cool climate Chardonnay and sparkling wine. i4C offers guests the opportunity to connect directly with the passion, skill, and creativity behind each bottle, while discovering the people and places that make these wines so compelling. The 6th anniversary edition on
July 16–19, 2026 promises another unforgettable weekend of tasting, learning, and connection.
Party in the Vineyard returns on
July 25, 2026 when Trius Winery presents their 2nd annual summer celebration. Immerse yourself in live music, dancing, food trucks, and Trius wines.
August is peak festival season in Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL). The crown jewel is the
Annual Peach Festival, featuring Queen Street pedestrian markets, live music, and endless peach treats. Taking place on
Aug. 7 & 8, 2026 – NOTL becomes everything Peach! Enjoy live music, great food, and celebrate one of the region’s most delicious traditions.
Grab your hats and discover the power and passion of polo on the historic commons in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Niagara Polo 2026 returns
Sept.12, 2026 with the power & passion of polo featuring two 4-chukker games, divot stomp with bubbly, Canadian Cowgirls, food, wine, entertainment & more!
Want to know
What’s In Bloom when in Niagara? Find out what’s blooming at Niagara Parks to help plan your 2026 visit. Their Nature & Gardens experts update the bloom calendar for garden enthusiasts who want to know what blooms are available at certain times of the year and where you might find them.
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours will be back for the
2026 season, keep turned here as we will let you know when they are open again. There’s no better way to experience the power of the Niagara River. Let us know if you are booking as we have a discount code for you.
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
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