| During the War of 1812, Niagara-on-the-Lake came under fierce bombardment
and was the scene of bloody battles.
Today the town is still under siege, but by hordes of friendly tourists shooting
cameras instead of muskets. And there is good reason for the ongoing invasion.
Besides having the reputation as one of the prettiest towns in Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake
is also one of the most fascinating historically.
The Town has retained its 19th century charm and is a wonderful place to explore
with its forts, grand mansions, colourful gardens and parks, and pot-pourri of
arts and crafts."
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Strategically situated at the mouth of the mighty Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake
played a key role in much of the early government, the War of 1812, commerce,
and most recently as a centre for tourism and the arts.
In fact, it is said that to understand the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake
is to understand the history of early Ontario.
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