Stay lengths
- 1-night Shaw Festival and dinner escape
- 2–3 night wine country and spa immersion
- 4+ night full Niagara wine country discovery
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The Shaw Club Hotel & Spa
4 Diamond boutique spa hotel in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake — theatre, wine country, and personalized wellness
Niagara On The Lake, ON
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From ~CAD $250/night — confirm at shawclub.com
At a glance
Everything you need to plan The Shaw Club Hotel & Spa
Stay length, inclusions, seasons, and travel at a glance before you reach out to book.
Included
- Boutique room in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Access to hotel fitness facilities
- Concierge wine-tour and theatre ticket service
- Wi-Fi and parking
Ideal for
- Couples combining Shaw Festival theatre with wine country and spa
- Toronto-area travellers wanting a sophisticated weekend in Niagara wine country
- Spa and wellness seekers who want a boutique-scale, personalized treatment experience
- Wine enthusiasts wanting a well-located base for the Niagara-on-the-Lake winery corridor
Seasons
- Spring (April–June) for Shaw Festival opening, fresh vineyards, and uncrowded Old Town
- Summer (July–August) for full Festival season, wine-and-food festivals, and warm NOTL evenings
- Autumn (September–October) for harvest season, Icewine Festival previews, and foliage in the orchards
- Winter (November–January) for Icewine Festival (January) and quieter Old Town atmosphere
Getting there
The Shaw Club is at 92 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0. From Toronto: take the QEW West to the Niagara-on-the-Lake exit via Highway 55 — approximately 80 km / 1.5 hours. From Niagara Falls: follow the Niagara Parkway north through wine country — approximately 20 km / 25 minutes. On-site parking available.
From
From ~CAD $250/night — confirm at shawclub.com
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Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
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Opposite the Shaw Festival Theatre
The best-located boutique hotel in Old Town — directly across from North America's Shaw Festival, with concierge theatre booking as standard.
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Boutique spa in wine country
A full spa program — massages, facials, body wraps — in an intimate boutique setting calibrated to the pace of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
03
Niagara wine country access
Curated winery itineraries and cycling routes through the Niagara-on-the-Lake winery corridor — one of Canada's finest wine regions.
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4 Diamond Old Town hospitality
The CAA/AAA 4 Diamond designation signals the service consistency and facility quality that sophisticated travellers expect in wine country.
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Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake
Old Town NOTL — heritage architecture, independent restaurants, galleries, and the Niagara Parkway — is walkable from the front door.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at The Shaw Club Hotel & Spa.
Your journey
Arrival in Old Town NOTL
Park at the hotel and step immediately into Niagara-on-the-Lake's historic Old Town — the Shaw Festival Theatre is directly across the street, the restaurants and galleries of Picton and Queen Streets within a five-minute walk.
Spa morning
The boutique spa is the wellness anchor — a Swedish massage or deep-tissue treatment before the day begins, or a facial and body wrap as the afternoon winds down. Personal and unhurried in scale.
Wine country touring
The concierge arranges the itinerary: a circuit of the Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries — Peller Estates, Stratus, Inniskillin, Two Sisters — with tasting appointments and, if desired, a cycling route along the Niagara Parkway through the orchards and vines.
Shaw Festival performance
Cross the street to the Shaw Festival Theatre for an evening performance — the Theatre concierge can arrange tickets for the full Festival season repertoire. Pre-theatre dinner at one of the Old Town restaurants follows naturally.
Old Town evening
Niagara-on-the-Lake's Old Town closes around its restaurants and shops as the evening settles — a walk along the Niagara Parkway at sunset, or a nightcap on a restaurant patio, is the natural end to the day.
About
About this getaway
The Shaw Club Hotel & Spa is a CAA/AAA 4 Diamond boutique hotel in the historic Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario — situated directly across from the Shaw Festival Theatre on Picton Street, the main cultural artery of one of Canada's most charming small towns. Established in 2006, the Shaw Club was designed for travellers seeking a sophisticated, intimate base from which to experience wine country, theatre, and the particular pleasures of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The hotel's spa delivers a full range of body treatments, facials, massages, and wellness services in an atmosphere calibrated to the unhurried pace of the town. Wine country access is immediate — the Niagara-on-the-Lake winery corridor is minutes from the hotel, and the concierge team specialises in curated wine-touring itineraries, Shaw Festival ticket arrangements, and the seasonal cycling routes that connect the region's vineyards and orchards.
For guests who know Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Shaw Club occupies the category-defining position: a boutique property with genuine spa credentials, an ideal location opposite the Festival, and the personalized service culture that a property of this scale can provide. Dining, heritage architecture, the Niagara Parkway, and the full wine-country experience are all within easy walking or cycling distance.
The Shaw Club was conceived as a response to a gap in the Niagara-on-the-Lake accommodation landscape — a boutique hotel that matched the theatrical and culinary aspirations of the town without the scale of the larger heritage inns. When it opened in 2006, it brought a contemporary hospitality vocabulary to Picton Street: clean design, focused service, and a spa program that elevated the wellness offer of the destination.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Classic Room Stay
From ~CAD $250/night — confirm at shawclub.com
Boutique hotel room in the heart of Old Town with concierge service and access to spa.
Check dates & bookWine Country Package
From ~CAD $400/couple/night — confirm at shawclub.com
Room, breakfast, curated winery itinerary, and spa treatment credits for two.
Check dates & bookTheatre & Spa Getaway
From ~CAD $450/couple/night — confirm at shawclub.com
Overnight stay, Shaw Festival tickets for two, breakfast, and a spa treatment each.
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Availability notes
- • Shaw Festival season (April–November) is peak demand — book 4–6 weeks ahead for weekends.
- • Autumn harvest weekends and Icewine Festival (January) are the most sought-after dates.
- • Spa treatment slots fill quickly during Festival season — book treatments at time of reservation.
Accommodation
- Deluxe guest rooms
- King and queen room configurations
- Suites (confirm availability at shawclub.com)
Location & travel
- Getting there
- The Shaw Club is at 92 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0. From Toronto: take the QEW West to the Niagara-on-the-Lake exit via Highway 55 — approximately 80 km / 1.5 hours. From Niagara Falls: follow the Niagara Parkway north through wine country — approximately 20 km / 25 minutes. On-site parking available.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Weekend stays may require a 2-night minimum during peak season — confirm at shawclub.com.
- Cancellation
- Contact inquire@shawclub.com for current cancellation and deposit terms.
- Children
- The Shaw Club is oriented toward adult travellers. Confirm policies when booking with children.
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
Where is The Shaw Club Hotel & Spa located?
The Shaw Club is at 92 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 — directly opposite the Shaw Festival Theatre in the historic Old Town. Niagara-on-the-Lake is approximately 80 km from Toronto (just over an hour via the QEW) and 20 km from Niagara Falls.
What is the Shaw Club's connection to the Shaw Festival?
The Shaw Club is positioned directly across the street from the Shaw Festival Theatre, one of North America's leading repertory theatres. The hotel's concierge team arranges Shaw Festival tickets and can coordinate Theatre & Spa packages that combine performances with overnight stays and spa treatments.
What spa services are available at The Shaw Club?
The spa offers a full menu including Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, hot-stone treatments, facials, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The spa is designed for boutique-scale, personalized service — book in advance, as treatment slots fill during Festival season (April–November).
How does The Shaw Club help guests explore Niagara wine country?
The concierge team specializes in wine-country itineraries — curating winery visits, tasting experiences, and cycling routes along the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine corridor. The hotel is minutes from the Niagara Parkway and the winery cluster between Virgil and the lake.
What is the CAA/AAA 4 Diamond rating and what does it mean for guests?
The CAA/AAA 4 Diamond designation is awarded to hotels that demonstrate exceptional quality in physical facilities, service, and guest experience — awarded to the top 15% of rated properties in North America. It signals a consistent, upscale experience with attention to service detail.
Is The Shaw Club good for a couples romantic getaway?
Yes. The combination of boutique intimacy, full spa, wine-country access, and Shaw Festival proximity makes it particularly well-suited to couples. The Theatre & Spa and Wine Country packages are designed around the couples' weekend format.
Is Niagara-on-the-Lake accessible without a car?
Niagara-on-the-Lake is most easily reached by car. Some visitors take the GO Bus from Toronto to Niagara Falls and then a taxi or hired car to Old Town (approximately 30 minutes). Once in Old Town, the Shaw Club's Picton Street location is walkable to most restaurants, galleries, and the theatre. Cycling on the Niagara Parkway is a popular option for winery touring.
How do I book at The Shaw Club Hotel & Spa?
Book by emailing inquire@shawclub.com or calling +1 905-468-5711 (toll-free 1-800-511-7070). Shaw Festival season (April–November) is high demand — particularly summer and autumn weekends. Book 4–6 weeks ahead for popular dates. Book direct with the property; book direct for best rates.
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