Why go
- Town in Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Fort Erie Airport.
History
Fort Erie is a town in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. The town is located at the south eastern corner of the region on the Niagara River, directly across the Canada–United States border from Buffalo, New York. It is the site of Old Fort Erie, which played a prominent role in the War of 1812.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 73C, 737-800, 737-300) · 7 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Embraer 175, A319, A320, 737, CRJ-700…) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (M90, MD-88, CRJ-900, CRJ-700, A319, A320…) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 175, Embraer 170, A319, A320, 734…) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 737-800, 737-800) · 4 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Fort Lauderdale*, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400, ERJ, Dash 8-200, A320, 737-800…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland, Newark*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Boston, New York, Orlando
- Air France AF (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fort Erie Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Queen City Bike Ferry - Bike Ferry Landing on Outer Harbor, 6.1 km); routes include Queen City Bike Ferry (seasonal), Queen City Bike Ferry (seasonal): Outer Harbor -> Canalside, Queen City Bike Ferry (seasonal): Canalside -> Outer Harbor.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort Erie, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.