bar, Sand Trap. Niagara-on-the-Lake also has a rich history in the sport of lacrosse. Awards and recognition The Town of Niagara was the site of the 8th World Scout Jamboree in 1955. Over 11,000 Scouts from 71 countries attended the Jamboree. It was the first to be held outside Europe and had the theme "Jamboree of New Horizons". Niagara-on-the-Lake was named the Prettiest Town in Canada in 1996 by Communities in Bloom, a nationwide beautification programme. The town is now a popular tourist destination, located at the northern terminus of the Niagara Parkway, a scenic drive and biking/walking path. See also List of townships in Ontario References External links Lower-tier municipalities in Ontario Upper Canada Populated places established in 1781 Populated places on Lake Ontario in Canada Towns in Ontario Former colonial capitals in Canada 1781 establishments in the Province of Quebec (1763–1791)