Daniel J. Patterson Campus
Since opening in 1998 the 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake has been the centre for NC’s business, hospitality, environmental, culinary and wine programs. It has blossomed into a masterpiece of hands-on learning through the innovative development of several on-campus teaching enterprises. It has most recently seen the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness and research centre in the Marotta Family Innovation Complex.
This campus houses the schools of: Academic and Liberal Studies; Business and Management; Culinary Arts; Environment and Horticulture; Hospitality and Tourism; and Wine, Beer and Spirits.
Campus Highlights
- 40-Acre Vineyard
- Beekeeping Apiary
- Benchmark Restaurant
- Cannabis Teaching Facility (“The Cannabunker”)
- Ecological Lagoons and Wetlands
- Marotta Family Innovation Complex
- Pop-Up Culinary/Wine/Beer/Spirits Events
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus features comprehensive Student Services on-site, as well as a Bookstore, cafeteria, plentiful and modern student study spaces, and much more.
Daniel J. Patterson
Dr. Daniel J. Patterson was Niagara College’s celebrated fifth president from 1995-2020. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus was renamed to the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in recognition of Dr. Patterson’s accomplishments by the Niagara College Board of Governors on November 22, 2019.
Since the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake opened in 1998, it has been a living reflection of the innovation and tenacity that defined Dr. Patterson’s leadership of the college. From the introduction of NC’s unique learning enterprises, to the growth of the NC’s applied research capabilities, every step in the campus’s history can be traced back to Dr. Patterson’s vision.
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Welcome to the naturally stunning Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus! Students and visitors alike can enjoy two worlds: the natural landscape of the Niagara escarpment situated adjacent to the campus, and the lively surrounding communities. There is something for everyone, including the Outlet Collection at Niagara, which sits immediately across the street and features over 100 well-known retail brands and food options.
Niagara Falls is only 10 minutes away by car, and the beautiful Niagara River and Ontario Wine Country are within driving distance as well. Sand beaches and summertime fun are at your fingertips—visit the north shore of Lake Erie, one of Ontario’s Great Lakes. Known as Ontario’s “South Coast”, the shore area offers swimming, fishing, hiking and more.
