Discover the beauty and splendour of Niagara Falls through the Niagara Parks Garden Trail, running from approximately 22 km from McFarland House to the Floral Showhouse. The incredible Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Conservatory are in full bloom every season. From Queenston Heights to the breathtaking Queen Victoria Park, come see what's in bloom! The Niagara Parks offers exclusive vantage points to see the magnificence Niagara Falls like you've never thought possible.

  • Butterfly Conservatory

    Family of three on the path at the Butterfly Conservatory

    On the grounds of the Botanical Gardens, this lush, rain-forest setting features over 2,000 colourful, free-floating tropical butterflies. Don't miss the emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight!

  • Botanical Gardens

    A rose garden at the Botanical Gardens

    Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens is located just 10 minutes north of the Niagara Falls. This beautiful garden setting serves as the unique outdoor classroom for students attending the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture. Come and see what's in bloom!

  • Floral Showhouse

    The fountain at the Floral Showhouse

    For over 60 years, visitors have come to Discover Paradise at this lush oasis, just a short walk from the Niagara Falls. Don't forget to visit often to enjoy our eight annual displays throughout the year!

  • Queen Victoria Park

    A flowerbed at Queen Victoria Park with the Falls in the background

    Queen Victoria Park is the heart of Niagara Parks. Walk alongside the Falls and enjoy a rock garden, hanging baskets, a Hybrid tea rose garden and attractive carpet-bedding displays.

  • Floral Clock

    The Niagara Parks Floral Clock in summer

    This unique attraction and popular stop on the Niagara Parkway is photographed almost as often as the Falls! The intricate designs on the face of the timepiece are created with up to 16,000 carpet bedding plants,.

  • Oakes Garden Theatre

    A pond at Oakes Garden Theatre

    This spectacular garden is the entrance-way to Queen Victoria Park, the key central area of Niagara Parks that showcases the Falls. Located at the foot of Clifton Hill, this is the perfect spot for a superb panoramic view of the American and Horseshoe Falls.

  • Niagara Falls Fireworks
    Enjoy free Fireworks over Niagara Falls! Canada's longest running fireworks series continues for the 2013 season. current fireworks schedule for up-to-date dates and timing.
  • Niagara Falls Illumination
    Every evening beginning at dusk the Falls are lit in the colours of the rainbow. Don't miss the unmatched beauty of the Falls at night! Illumination of the Falls has been financed and operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925.
  • Centennial Lilac Garden
    Plan a special visit to Niagara Parks in May or early June to experience our fragrant Lilac Garden. On ten acres just to the north side of the Floral Clock, this collection contains over 1,200 plants with over 200 different varieties.
  • Heritage Gardens
    Just a few generations ago, home gardening was the key source for a family's fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. They were all grown close to the kitchen so that meals could be prepared each day with lovely fresh produce. Flowers and cutting gardens were often part of the mix.
  • Queenston Heights
    At the entrance to this historic Park you will be greeted by carpet bedding displays, along with formalized annual bedding schemes that surround both the Brock and Laura Secord Monuments.
  • Horse and Carriage Rides
    Enjoy the sights of Niagara Parks from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. Two relaxing tours are available: meandering through the 99-acre Botanical Gardens or beside the Falls through Queen Victoria Park.