25 June 2009 -- Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario -- The Shaw Festival's new Niagara on the Lake vacation packages underscore the areas most attractive qualities—the unique charms of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada; world-renowned wine; and the remarkably beautiful, and fascinating, Niagara region. Hence, twelve new packages are offered with the themes: "In the Village," "In the Vineyard" and "In the Vicinity."

The Shaw Festival Theatre features seven "In the Village" packages, highlighting quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake, a destination set on the shores of the Niagara River with well-preserved historic buildings, beautiful landscapes, a lively main street with great shopping and Fort George, a military site of the war of 1812. Each "In the Village" package include a Shaw Festival performance and overnight accommodations followed by a variety of different things to do, including gourmet dining, wine tours, and adventures at Niagara-on-the-Lake attractions such as Mystery on the Lake tours, Niagara Falls excursions and spa treatments.

With over 50 wineries, a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy a wine lunch or dinner prior to a Shaw Theatre performance. The Hillebrand Winery Package and the Peller Estates Winery Package offers a pre-theatre dining experience, one glass of wine, an introduction to the Resident Sommelier, and a Shaw Theatre performance, while a third package by Riverbend Inn and Vineyard includes overnight accommodations, a wine tasting and a Shaw Theatre performance.

Visitors have much to see beyond the old town of Niagara-on-the-Lake — from St. Catharine's to Niagara Falls — and for explorers, Niagara hotels in the vicinity have created enticing packages. The Holiday Inn in St. Catharines features a Shaw Summer Festival package with overnight accommodations, a welcome gift, a dining credit and a theatre performance. Visitors interested in a vineyard trip may opt for the Holiday Inn's Niagara Wine Tours. Also "In the Vicinity," White Oaks Resort & Spa offers superior accommodations with a bottle of wine, breakfast at LIV restaurant, shuttle service to the Shaw Festival as well as a theatre performance.

To find out more about these Niagara-on-the-Lake vacation packages, call locally 905-468-2172 or toll free 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or visit www.shawfest.com.