{"id":4800,"date":"2018-10-23T13:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/10-best-towns-niagara-falls\/"},"modified":"2018-10-23T13:00:59","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T13:00:59","slug":"10-best-towns-niagara-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/10-best-towns-niagara-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Towns Outside Niagara Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Niagara-Falls.d6023515.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Niagara Falls<\/a>: It\u2019s far more mysterious and exquisite than you\u2019d ever think. From tours behind the crashing water to butterfly gardens a few steps from the park, there\u2019s a world of mysteries just beyond the bend. This is Southern Ontario, after all\u2014a region that is quickly on the rise as a must-see destination. Toss your waterfall poncho in the back seat and come see what the area has to offer a curious traveller. In no particular order, here are the top 10 places near Niagara Falls!<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"Hamilton\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Hamilton-Hotels.d3963.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hamilton<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>75 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Hamilton,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.1715149,-80.0056122,9z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882c986c27de778f:0x2b6aee56d8df0e21!2m2!1d-79.8711024!2d43.2557206!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hamilton-ontario-things-to-do.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14554\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hamilton-ontario-things-to-do.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lattes pour into quaint white mugs, families cycle down tree-lined avenues, and architecture that blends rustic charm with chic industry dots the landscape. We\u2019re talking about Hamilton, Ontario\u2014a rock star destination that many travellers are starting to notice. This is the kind of place where you can order a farm-to-table meal at a window seat and enjoy a picturesque city bustling in front of you. Need some recommendations? Start the morning at <strong>Aberdeen Tavern<\/strong>, a great breakfast place in town, where you can sink into dark leather benches and clink mimosas during weekend brunch. For lunch, head to <strong>Earth to Table: Bread Bar<\/strong>, which features seasonal ingredients for their pizzas and sandwiches. Get your Instagram ready, because they put out a pretty dish. When your belly is full, make some time to explore <strong>Dundurn Castle<\/strong> or stroll the monthly <strong>James Street North Art Crawl<\/strong>. When you\u2019re in Hamilton, you\u2019re home.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"Mississauga\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Mississauga-Hotels.d7954.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mississauga<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>115 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Mississauga,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.3429823,-79.7069278,10z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b469fe76b05b7:0x3146cbed75966db!2m2!1d-79.6441198!2d43.5890452!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississauga-on-a-top-city-outside-niagara-falls.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14575\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississauga-on-a-top-city-outside-niagara-falls.jpg\" alt=\"best sights in Mississauga Ontario\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mississauga might be one of the biggest cities in the country, but it still has a scrappy attitude\u2014plus it has some of the best meals and attractions, period. When you\u2019re ready to explore it for yourself, head to <strong>Kariya Park<\/strong>, a Japanese garden that celebrates Mississauga\u2019s sister city, Kariya, Japan. After that, make your way to the <strong>Village of Streetsville<\/strong>, a charming part of town with plenty of boutiques that feature both new and lost treasures. When your exploring feet are ready to relax and your tummy is ready to eat, plop down in <strong>Aielli Ristorante<\/strong>, one of the best places for food in the city. Looking to keep it casual? Grab some grub at a food truck in <strong>Celebration Square<\/strong>. Mississauga has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Guelph\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Guelph-Hotels.d8237.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guelph<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>130 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Guelph,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.3201408,-80.1941438,9z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b9ad0c3a9fb6b:0x5037b28c7231b60!2m2!1d-80.2481666!2d43.5448048!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/best-landmarks-in-guelph-ontario.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14556\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/best-landmarks-in-guelph-ontario.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What do a gryphon, European architecture, and craft beer have in common? It\u2019s all in Guelph! Named one of the most livable places in Canada, this city of 120,000 captures a playful attitude. When you day trip here, make the <strong>University of Guelph<\/strong> the first stop, as it\u2019s home to an epic gryphon statue (also the school\u2019s mascot), which represents the whimsical and unexpected. From there, take a minute to absorb the European-inspired feel of <strong>Old Quebec Street Mall<\/strong> and look for gifts at <strong>Aberfoyle Antique Market<\/strong>. After all that exploring, we know some suds are just what the doctor ordered. If you love beer, Guelph is one of the best places to visit near Niagara Falls. Head to <strong>Wellington Brewery<\/strong>, the oldest independently owned microbrewery. Trust us, they know how to make the good stuff.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"Stratford\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Stratford-Hotels.d6057876.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stratford<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>185 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Stratford,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.2708344,-81.1218942,8z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882eadf991b497b3:0x5037b28c7231dd0!2m2!1d-80.9822286!2d43.3700007!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/things-to-do-in-stratford-ontario.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14557\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/things-to-do-in-stratford-ontario.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, a trip to Stratford is more like \u201cA Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream\u201d than \u201cTitus Andronicus.\u201d Luscious gardens, charming downtown restaurants, and one of the most highly regarded festivals in Southern Ontario make Stratford a must-see stop. Each year, the <strong>Stratford Festival<\/strong> brings thousands of drama lovers to the<strong> Avon Theatre <\/strong>and other venues around town for top-notch theatre. Catch performances like \u201cMacbeth\u201d and \u201cAs You Like It,\u201d as well as \u201cA Chorus Line\u201d and other popular plays. If you want a little more of that timeless atmosphere when the curtain closes, walk through the <strong>Shakespearean Gardens<\/strong>, which feature over 50 types of flowers, plants, and herbs that were regularly mentioned in the Bard\u2019s plays. Want a book to read while you relax amongst the greenery? Pop into the <strong>Wee Book and Photo Shop<\/strong>, which is home to unique tomes and portraits. To be or not to be? Nope, you\u2019ve got to be in Stratford.<\/p>\n<div id=\"PortColborne\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Port-Colborne-Hotels.d181898.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Port Colborne<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>40 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Port+Colborne,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.0218715,-79.2751419,11z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d33125c46ca209:0x8222e76e59ecba10!2m2!1d-79.2508558!2d42.8865204!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scenic-views-of-port-colborne-ontario.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14558\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scenic-views-of-port-colborne-ontario.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We like big ships and we cannot lie. If you\u2019re wondering what\u2019s around Niagara Falls, you have to visit Port Colborne, the closest city on our list. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, this seaside town has a ton of great views, plus one of the biggest events in the region: <strong>Canal Days<\/strong>. Known for live music, crafts, and\u2014unlike most parades anywhere else in the country\u2014a boat parade. While you\u2019re in town, find your way to <strong>Lock 8 Gateway Park<\/strong> to view the ships pass in the water, lay out on <strong>Nickel Beach<\/strong> and feel the sun on your skin, or get to know the region at the <strong>Historical and Marine Museum<\/strong>. Just make sure to leave some of your afternoon free for a round of golf at <strong>Port Colborne Country Club<\/strong> and <strong>Whisky Run Golf Club<\/strong>. It\u2019s nothing but birdies and eagles when you\u2019re on holiday!<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"London\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/London-Hotels.d4127.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>210 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/London,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.3101271,-82.0748889,8z\/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882ef20ea88d9b0b:0x28c7d7699a056b95!2m2!1d-81.2452768!2d42.9849233!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/best-things-to-see-in-london-ontario.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14559\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/best-things-to-see-in-london-ontario.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In most cities, carving trees is a crime; in London, the tree carvers are mini celebrities. Throughout \u201cForest City,\u201d artists have carved tree trunks in beautiful, fanciful, and inspired patterns, as pops of creativity beam out from the wood. In fact, you can even take a <strong>Tree Trunk Tour<\/strong> to see them all. Speaking of wood, tobogganing has a long history in these parts, as it was once the toboggan mecca of the region. Today, you can still enjoy a good slide down the hillside. If you want something else that goes down nice and smooth, don\u2019t miss <strong>Toboggan Brewing<\/strong>, with homegrown beers and local eats. Just try not to combine sleds and drinks, eh?<\/p>\n<div id=\"Oakville\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Oakville-Hotels.d9236.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oakville<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>96 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Oakville,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.2820363,-79.704493,10z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b5b8b8f729979:0x5037b28c7231bd0!2m2!1d-79.6876659!2d43.467517!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/oakville-ontario-landscapes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14560\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/oakville-ontario-landscapes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>You can worry about traffic and chores some other time. When you\u2019re in Oakville, one of the most scenic places near Niagara Falls, it\u2019s all about the good life. As the sun sets over the harbour, with the boats bobbing on the waves and the old-fashioned street lights beginning to glow bright, you feel transported back to a time when things were simpler. Good food, pretty sights, and some of the friendliest people around\u2014this is what Oakville is made of. Make a stop at the <strong>Oakville Lighthouse<\/strong> for idyllic vacation pictures, before teeing up at the famous <strong>Glen Abbey Golf Club<\/strong>. After your swings, you might even want to pop into the <strong>Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum<\/strong> and imagine your name next to the greats. When you need to refuel after your day, Oakville has plenty of awesome places to eat, like <strong>7 Enoteca<\/strong>, <strong>Colossus Greek Taverna<\/strong>, and <strong>Corks Restaurant<\/strong>, where you can nosh on award-winning food on breezy patios.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Orangeville\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Orangeville-Hotels.d59251.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orangeville<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>175 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Orangeville,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.508584,-80.1174764,9z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882baa7290bd23f9:0x8230f603f1c45e1c!2m2!1d-80.0943113!2d43.9199788!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/orangeville-on-top-city-outside-niagara-falls-jpg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14574\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/orangeville-on-top-city-outside-niagara-falls-jpg.jpg\" alt=\"scenic views of Orangeville Ontario\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you a theatre buff wondering what to do around Niagara Falls? It\u2019s OK, embrace that inner theatre snob! Orangeville puts on so many great shows at <strong>Theatre Orangeville<\/strong>, you just might see a game-changer during your trip. From comedies to dramas, there\u2019s a brave new world happening on stage, and you can be front row to see it. If you want to see something else in this red-brick-lined town, just keep those peepers open for the <strong>Art Walk of Tree Sculptures<\/strong>. There are nearly five dozen tree sculptures around the city, in the shapes of bears, townspeople, and everything in between. Who knows? You might just feel inspired to dabble in your own works of art when you get home.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"Goderich\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Goderich-Hotels.d181877.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goderich<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>265 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Goderich,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.4331191,-81.4880765,8z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x8828c33b1b47184d:0xae30f38c3c87c066!2m2!1d-81.7138942!2d43.7428345!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/goderich-ontario-landmarks.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14562\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/goderich-ontario-landmarks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2435\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are some nicknames you try to shed as you get older, but when you\u2019re called one of \u201cCanada\u2019s prettiest towns,\u201d you know you\u2019re only getting better with age. Such is the case with Goderich. Overlooking Lake Huron, Goderich is known for its sunsets, recreation options, and picturesque boardwalks. Take it all in when you splash in the shores of <strong>Rotary Cove Beach<\/strong>, take new profile pics in front of the <strong>Goderich Lighthouse<\/strong>, or stroll along <strong>Menesetung Bridge<\/strong>. This is one of the most beautiful places to see around Niagara Falls, so as far as nicknames go, we couldn\u2019t agree more.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"Lincoln\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/Lincoln-Hotels.d6251035.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lincoln<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>44 km from Niagara Falls (<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Lincoln,+ON,+Canada\/Niagara+Falls,+NY\/@43.1385734,-79.532264,10z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882cb29d9cd31be1:0x4b4a2fce0bf13d90!2m2!1d-79.4849!2d43.139227!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d363ea29e633b7:0x61975ae4b9c5aab3!2m2!1d-79.0377388!2d43.0962143!3e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map<\/a><\/em><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lincoln-ontario-nature-scenes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14563\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lincoln-ontario-nature-scenes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>OK, we\u2019re saying it. Life is better with wine! And it just so happens that Southern Ontario is a playground of delicious vino. Lincoln, which comprises communities like Beamsville and Jordan to make the Twenty Valley, is home to award-winning wineries. We\u2019re talking <strong>Thirty Bench<\/strong>, <strong>Hidden Bench<\/strong>, <strong>Angels Gate Winery<\/strong>, and <strong>Fielding Estate Winery<\/strong>, to name a few. If you want to munch on something besides sweet, sweet grapes, you can always taste the annual harvest at the <strong>Lincoln County Fair<\/strong> or nibble on Lincoln-grown strawberries and peaches at the <strong>Beamsville Strawberry Festival<\/strong>. Wine and strawberries? What a life.<\/p>\n<p>Get to know more of Southern Ontario. From wineries to boat parades, these are just some of the cool places near Niagara Falls. It\u2019s all waiting for you around the bend!<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/best-towns-outside-niagara-falls-map.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14564\" src=\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/best-towns-outside-niagara-falls-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"592\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em>Image credits:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Header image<\/u>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/niagara-falls-ontario-canada-during-sunrise-518539246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aqnus Febriyant\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>Hamilton<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Top and bottom left: Tourism and Culture Division, City of Hamilton<\/p>\n<p>Bottom center and right: Collective Arts Brewing<\/p>\n<p><u>Mississauga<\/u><\/p>\n<p>All images via City of Mississauga<\/p>\n<p><u>Guelph<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Left: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/exterior-basilica-our-lady-immaculate-guelph-666192757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darlene Munro\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bottom right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/front-white-greenhouse-university-guelph-ontario-55128886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">woodygraphs\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/covered-pedestrian-bridge-guelph-ontario-canada-479522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sean Moffitt\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>Stratford<\/u><\/p>\n<p>All photos: Stratford Tourism<\/p>\n<p><u>Port Colborne<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Bottom: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/port-colborne-ontario-elevated-lift-bridge-1031263882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">smartex\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top left: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/colorful-kite-soaring-against-blue-sky-592331360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helen Filatova\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dougtone\/5038042810\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doug Kerr\/Flickr<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>London<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Bottom right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/historic-building-861934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luxe Photography Co\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/london-ontario-canada-1185669196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thuc Doan\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Center right:<u> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.ca\/biz_photos\/toboggan-brewery-london?select=nAhfLvEjRYTR7c-FEcWM3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ernie M.<\/a><\/u> via <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.ca\/biz\/toboggan-brewery-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yelp<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Left: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/courthouse-london-ontario-canada-37671838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christopher Meder\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>Oakville<\/u><br \/>\nTop left: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.ca\/biz_photos\/glen-abbey-golf-club-oakville?select=135FRRRdJXc0yUA_Lz0A4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael B.<\/a><\/u> via <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.ca\/biz_photos\/glen-abbey-golf-club-oakville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yelp<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Bottom left: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/lighthouse-oakville-homecoming-trail-ontario-canada-717715423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COSPV\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/autumn-view-oakville-harbor-1216152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Jacques\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>Orangeville<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Left: Image via Town of Orangeville<\/p>\n<p>Top right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/island-lake-conservation-area-orangeville-ontario-1109711957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JPDWorld\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bottom right: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/dufferin-county-court-house-2803506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bill Booth Photography\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u>Goderich<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Top: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/victorian-style-cottage-garden-goderich-canada-35528320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christopher Meder\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bottom left: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/historic-lighthouse-goderich-ontario-78692020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wendy Meder\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bottom center and right: Menesetung Bridge Association<\/p>\n<p><u>Lincoln<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Top and bottom left: Town of Lincoln<\/p>\n<p>Bottom right: Thirty Bench Wine Makers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s the thing about Niagara Falls: It\u2019s far more mysterious and exquisite than you\u2019d ever think. 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This is Southern Ontario, after all\u2014a region that is quickly on the rise as a&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/10-best-towns-niagara-falls\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Best Towns Outside Niagara Falls<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[689,3,23,1259,19,1209],"tags":[340,1265,1266,1267,1194,1268,1269,242,1270,1271,1272,445,1273,1274,1275,523,1276,1277,219],"authors":[],"class_list":["post-4800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada-destinations","category-cities","category-destinations","category-discover-more","category-new-destinations","category-niagara-falls-cities","tag-beer","tag-canada-travel","tag-goderich","tag-guelph","tag-hamilton","tag-historic-landmarks","tag-lincoln","tag-london","tag-mississauga","tag-niagara-falls-day-trips","tag-oakville","tag-ontario","tag-ontario-travel","tag-orangeville","tag-port-colborne","tag-road-trip","tag-stratford","tag-summer-travel","tag-wine","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Best Towns Outside Niagara Falls | Expedia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get to know more of Southern Ontario after visiting Niagara Falls. 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