- Niagara Parks, in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls, will put in place planned road closures near the Falls to reduce congestion on busy holiday weekends
Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Parks, in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls, will implement planned road closures in key tourism areas near the Falls during major holiday weekends and select dates during peak periods of visitation.
The temporary closures are designed to reduce vehicle traffic and create additional space for pedestrians, helping ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
On the dates listed below, the Niagara Parkway, between Clifton Hill and Fraser Hill, will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 7 p.m., with a full closure in place by 8 p.m. On selected dates (noted below with an asterisk), Clifton Hill, from Victoria Avenue to Falls Avenue, will also be closed to vehicular traffic. Roads are expected to reopen by 1 a.m. following the nightly fireworks.
2026 Holiday Road Closure Schedule
• Victoria Day Long Weekend: Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17*
• Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24
• Canada Day: Wednesday, July 1*
• Independence Day Weekend (U.S.): Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4*
• Civic Holiday Long Weekend: Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2*
• Labour Day Weekend: Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6**
• New Year’s Eve: Thursday, December 31, 2026*
*Indicates closure of both Niagara Parkway (between Clifton Hill and Fraser Hill) and Clifton Hill (from Victoria Avenue to Falls Avenue).
**Indicates tentative closure of Clifton Hill, to be determined closer to the date.
All closures are implemented at the discretion of police and may be adjusted, modified or cancelled in response to weather conditions or visitation levels. By closing these roadways to vehicles, pedestrians can move more safely and efficiently throughout the core tourism area during periods of increased visitation. The closures also support the Niagara Parks Police Service and Niagara Regional Police Service in managing traffic while maintaining controlled access for emergency services.
Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™
In addition to scheduled holiday closures, Niagara Parks will be a highlighted Canada Celebrates route stop, taking place at Queen Victoria Park on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. This two-day event marks one of the final celebrations on the cross-country program, spanning 38 stops across 34 communities nationwide. During this event, the Queen Victoria Park event field will come alive with enhanced programming that will bring together locals and visitors for a memorable experience at one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks.
Peak attendance during this event may require temporary traffic measures or road closures at the discretion of the Niagara Parks Police Service and Niagara Regional Police.
Parking and Transportation
All Niagara Parks operations, including parking lots and WEGO bus services, will run as usual throughout each long weekend. The Falls Incline Railway will operate until 1 a.m. to help guests travel between Queen Victoria Park and surrounding tourism areas. Guests should anticipate potential service delays or disruptions on routes through the tourist area.
The WEGO Bus Service offers a hop-on, hop-off transportation system that connects Niagara Parks locations with nearby hotels and other tourism areas. To view WEGO schedules, visit niagaraparks.com/wego.
For visitors travelling from the GTA, daily Niagara GO Train service is available, with a connection to WEGO at the Niagara Falls train station. More information is available at niagaraparks.com/go.
About City of Niagara Falls
The City of Niagara Falls is a vibrant, growing municipality of 94,415. Located on the western bank of the Niagara River in the Greater Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario, the city is an international gateway, forming part of the Canada – United States border. Niagara Falls is also one of 12 municipalities comprising the Niagara Region.
For more information, please visit niagarafalls.ca
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