Mackenzie Printery and Newspaper Museum — Attraction in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Another place we've driven by while in historically rich Niagara-on-the-Lake many times and finally managed our time better to visit. Home of an 18th Century wooden press! A rarity indeed and this one was used to print anti-slavery laws in 1793. Housed in the former home/general store for 1 year of rebel, activist, businessman, politician (first mayor of Toronto) and publisher William Lyon Mackenzie in Upper Canada (Ontario). The museum features printing workshops, demonstrations and events throughout the year and contains over 500 years of printing technology. Small admission charge, free parking on site. Gift items printed on their presses and a variety of books available. Great for families as the kids can actively press...

We weren’t sure about seeing the historical sights included in our Niagara Falls Parks Adventure Plus Pass but the Mackenzie Printery peaked our interest so we went and it was worth every minute. Highly recommend you go and take the tour offered. Ask for Anthony, he is the best!!! There is a short tour (approximately 25 minutes) and a long tour (approximately 45 minutes). We started with the short and I think we ended up with the long because it was so awesome. The tour is interactive and hands-on. Our kids printed a Wanted Poster with our name to take home on an old printing press. They also printed bookmarks to take home. We even bought a Christmas ornament so we can remember the best tour of our Niagara Falls vacation....

My fiance called this the highlight of our 2-day Niagara Falls trip. It's a small, almost hidden museum with very fascinating, hands-on history. For a ~$6 entrance fee, you get a few self-printed paper souvenirs, the opportunity to see/touch printing materials from the late 1800s, and a 45-minute guided tour (timing is flexible). You learn about a pivotal time in Canadian history and learn about how early newspaper printing has changed over the years. The information was well-presented, with a good amount of details (not too overwhelming and not too watered-down). If you're driving down Niagara Parkway, it's a convenient midpoint between Niagara Falls and the pretty historical town by...