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Set off for a hassle-free summer escape
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is enchanting all year long, but this quaint southern Ontario waterfront town really ripens come summer, when abundant wineries open for tastings and tours, premier theater troupes take to the stage during the much-anticipated Shaw Festival (April 1 through November 1 in 2009), and the annual Niagara Peach Festival comes to town (in August). Outdoor enthusiasts delight in mild temperatures – perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming – while history buffs relish touring Fort George, a restored late-1700s redoubt complete with costumed guides. Plus, it's all within easy reach of thundering Niagara Falls.
How: Fly direct to Toronto (YYZ) from more than 40 U.S. cities; Niagara-on-the-Lake is 1.5 hours by car from the airport. You can also drive from Buffalo, New York (1 hour). Niagara Falls is just 20 minutes away.
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$119+: All-inclusive packages at Ontario hotel Marriott Hotels
$99+: Low mid-week rates at Ontario, CA hotel Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
$189/nt+: Toronto B& B package for two w/free valet parking Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
$58/nt+: Low midweek Niagara Falls rates w/$45 dining credit Fallsview Plaza Hotel
$150+: Cheap fares to Niagara Falls (round-trip) Major Airlines
$268+: Toronto fares via NY & Boston (round-trip) Expedia
$268+: Low round-trip fares to Canadian cities Major Airlines
