walking tours
The Niagara Historical Society has been collecting and interpreting the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake for over 100 years. Niagara-on-the-Lake is Ontario’s only National Historic District. Let us tell you why it is so important to Canada’s story.
One of the many programs the Niagara Historical Society & Museum offers to visitors are walking tours of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Let your tour groups experience Niagara in a unique way while enjoying the beauty of this historic town.
Our trained tour guides will take you on a walk through history to explore the first capital of Upper Canada and the place they call home.
Our Tour Guides
Niagara Historical Museum walking tour guides are all dedicated volunteers. Some of them have lived in Niagara-on-the-Lake for many years while others are newer to the town. Each of them has had their own unique experience in Niagara and can add their own personal touches to their tour.
What we offer
We are able to cater our walking tours to your groups’ wants and needs. If you are most interested in aspects of the War of 1812, for example, we can arrange to have our tour guides put emphasis on this area.
Here are some possible areas of interest:
• My Town: Living in Niagara
• War of 1812
• Black History
• Architecture
• General History of Niagara-on-the-Lake
At the same time, we are able to vary the length or distance of your tour depending on the audience. If the group consists of individuals who cannot walk long distances, the tour can be altered to accommodate this.
As well, the tour can start and end at various locations. If you would like to start at another attraction in town after your visit, the guide can meet you there and then end the tour at a restaurant for lunch. If walking the town does not interest your group, tours of the Museum can also be arranged. These are given by the Curator and can also be adjusted to fit the interests of the group. The Museum features a permanent gallery which explores a chronological history of Niagara-on-the-Lake, as well as temporary exhibits that change a couple times each year. This is Ontario’s best historical collection.
The Museum also features a great book selection in the gift shop for those who are interested in further exploring the history of Niagara.
Cost
Museum Tour
Guided by the Museum’s curator, the group tour gives a much more in depth look into our collection and the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Adults $5
Students $2
Regular Museum admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students and $1 for children
Town Tour
Adults and Students $5
Note:
• Groups must book at least one week in advance
• There is a $75 minimum charge for tours
• 10% discount for groups of 40 or more
• Tour groups can also arrange to have both a Museum and a town tour
• At least 48 hours notice must be given for cancellation
• Tour operators and escorts will be given free admission
• Bus drop off only in front of the Museum. Buses must park at Fort George
