You can also catch a play at the Shaw Festival Theatre, or take a horse and carriage ride or a white-water adventure aboard the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. In addition, you can pick up fresh fruits, home-baked goods, teas, honey, syrups, jams, sandwiches, and drinks at Parkway Orchards.

Niagara on the Lake is known for its mild climate, excellent soil for fruit production, and its large vineyards, which make some of the world's largest volumes of ice wine. The town is also popular for its gardens, art galleries, antique shops, golf courses, and spas. Many films and TV shows have been shot on location in Niagara on the Lake's Old Town, and the town is a popular wedding location due to its natural beauty and ambience.