Regional Municipality of Niagara

Between Two Lakes

The Niagara region forms a peninsula bounded by Lake Ontario to the north and Lake Erie to the south, divided by the Niagara Escarpment and crossed by the Welland Canal. This geography has shaped its mild microclimate and its role as a gateway between Canada and the United States.

Wine and Agriculture

The peninsula's warm, lake-moderated climate makes it one of Canada's foremost agricultural and wine-producing areas. Vineyards, orchards, and tender-fruit farms spread across the lowlands, supporting a well-known network of wineries and farm markets.

Falls and Towns

Anchored by the world-famous Niagara Falls, the region draws millions of visitors while encompassing communities from canal ports to charming lakeside and small-town centres. Tourism, industry, and shipping along the Welland Canal all play major roles in regional life.