• Niagara Parks welcomes athletes competing in the annual Niagara Falls Barrelman Triathlon

• Temporary road closures will be in place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 14

Fort Erie and Niagara Falls, ON –Niagara Parks is proud to host the final portion of the annual Niagara Falls Barrelman Triathlon, with Kingsbridge Park serving as the official finish line on Sunday, September 14.

To ensure the safety of both competitors and the public, temporary road closures will be in place.

Traffic Considerations

From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• There will be a single southbound lane closure of the Niagara Parkway from north of Burning Springs Hill to Upper Rapids Boulevard.

• There will be a full closure of the Niagara Parkway from Upper Rapids Boulevard, south to the Portage Road intersection at Macklem Street.

• Access to Dufferin Islands, including access via Burning Springs Hill at Portage Road, will be closed to all vehicular traffic that day.

From 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• The Niagara Parkway will also be fully closed from Bridgewater Street to Townline Road. The road will reopen after the last participant passes, by 1:30 p.m. at the latest.

• Bridgewater Street will be closed to the public to facilitate the event, with access provided for residents. Full access will resume after the last participant passes, by 1:30 p.m. at the latest.

Access to the public boat launch in Queenston will be temporarily closed during the duration of the improvement work.

Additional Information

• There will also be lane closures along Portage Road, including Chippawa’s Weightman Bridge, that may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and will be fully re-opened by 7:00 p.m.

• Local residents of Rapids View Drive and Bukator Drive will be provided access during the closure with the assistance of the Niagara Parks Police Service.

• Additionally, the WEGO bus service, Niagara Parks’ Table Rock Centre, Floral Showhouse, Falls Parking Lot and Fraser Hill overflow parking will all remain open and accessible to visitors.

Additional road closures within the City of Niagara Falls may be in effect to support this event, causing delays. For updates, please visit niagarafalls.ca.
Niagara Parks appreciates your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements.

• The public boat ramp in Queenston will be temporarily closed for two weeks to allow for safety improvements

• Work on the Queenston boat ramp is set to begin on September 22

Queenston, ON –Niagara Parks will begin improvement work on the public boat ramp at the lower Niagara River in Queenston on Monday, September 22. The improvements will enhance safety for boaters and the project is expected to take about two weeks, with completion anticipated by Monday, October 6.

Temporary Closure of Public Boat Launch

Access to the public boat launch in Queenston will be temporarily closed during the duration of the improvement work.

Traffic Considerations

During this period, residents and visitors may experience increased noise levels, dust and other temporary disruptions. Large trucks and construction equipment will frequently enter and exit the work site via Front Street, Princess Street and Dumfries Street.
Niagara Parks appreciates your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements.

• Plans are in place to replace and realign damaged sections of the popular recreation trail in Fort Erie

• The trail repairs will begin on Monday, September 8 and the anticipated completion date is Friday, September 26

Fort Erie, ON –As Niagara Parks continues work to implement its shoreline protection strategy pilot and restoration along the Niagara River breakwall in Fort Erie, construction will now begin to repair damaged sections of the Niagara River Recreation Trail between Old Fort Erie and Mather’s Arch. The work is set to begin on Monday, September 8 and is expected to be completed by Friday, September 26.

Temporary Trail Closures

Beginning from Old Fort Erie and continuing north, the Niagara River Recreation Trail will be temporarily closed in sections to accommodate the work, allowing for the trail to remain open to the public as much as possible.

Traffic Considerations

Motorists may experience minor delays, increased noise levels and dust due to construction activities. Additionally, large trucks and heavy equipment will frequently enter and exit the work site via the Niagara Parkway.
Niagara Parks appreciates your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements.

• Road work scheduled August 28 – September 5 in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara Falls, ON – Through an open procurement process, Walker Construction, has been awarded to carry out the resurfacing of Service Road 63 along the north boulevard of the Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The construction is scheduled to begin Thursday, August 28 and will take place during daylight hours, from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The anticipated completion date for the project is Friday, September 5.

Special Considerations for Visitors

Service Road 63, the Niagara Parkway and Niagara River Recreation Trail will remain open during the construction. However, please be aware that trucks will be frequently turning in and out of the site.

To ensure safety in the construction zone, there may be temporary traffic delays or lane diversions. During construction, those in the vicinity may also experience dust, loud noise and other inconveniences.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation during this important construction project.

• Project partnership between the Niagara Parks Commission and Parks Canada to install two new coastal wetland fish habitats along the upper Niagara River

• Work set to begin at Black Creek and Boyer’s Creek, completion by November

Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Parks, working in collaboration with Parks Canada, will install two coastal wetland fish habitats at Black Creek in Fort Erie and Boyer’s Creek in Niagara Falls. Construction will begin in early September, with tree staging already underway. Work at both sites is expected to be completed by November 1, 2025.

Historically, over 75% of coastal wetlands along the Canadian side of the Niagara River have been lost, significantly impacting local fish populations. The goal of this joint project is to improve fish populations and biodiversity in the Niagara River by anchoring logs into the riverbed. The habitat structures, made from repurposed large rocks and woody debris from downed trees, will improve the nearshore environment while maintaining water levels and access to local creeks and shorelines.

This project builds upon previous work completed by Niagara Parks, with seven other coastal habitat sites successfully established along the upper Niagara River to date. This important work has resulted in increased fish populations and continues to attract diverse bird species such as terns, egrets and herons.

Traffic Considerations

During construction, visitors may encounter log debris on nearby roads and experience occasional minor traffic delays. Access to certain areas and adjacent parking lots may also be temporarily restricted.

Niagara Parks appreciates your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements.

Road work scheduled August 5 – August 15 in Fort Erie

Niagara Falls, ON—Niagara Parks will begin resurfacing Service Roads 23 and 30 along the south boulevard of the Niagara Parkway in Fort Erie on Tuesday, August 5.

The construction is scheduled during daylight hours, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and will be completed by August 15.

Special Considerations for Visitors Service Roads 23 and 30, the Niagara Parkway and Niagara River Recreation Trail will remain open during the construction, however, please note that trucks will be turning into/out of the site frequently.

To ensure safety in the construction zone, there may be temporary traffic delays or lane diversions. During construction, those in the vicinity may also experience dust, loud noise and other inconveniences.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation during this important construction project.

Update July 30,2025: The trail has now reopened

Niagara Falls, ON – Out of an abundance of caution, Niagara Parks has temporarily closed access to the Fisherman’s Trail, a popular nature trail located across from the Whirlpool Golf Course that provides access into the Niagara Gorge.

The closure will allow for necessary repairs to the stair infrastructure and further assessment of potential safety risks in the area. Work is scheduled to begin next week and the trail will remain closed until further notice.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

A section of the Terrace Trail, a marked trail located within the Niagara Glen trail network, is closed until further for stair repairs and risk mitigation.

Niagara Falls, ON—Out of an abundance of caution, Niagara Parks has temporarily closed a section of the Terrace Trail, a well-travelled nature route within the marked trail network in the Niagara Glen.

The section of the Terrace Trail between the Cobblestone and Trillium Trails (the north entrance to the Terrace Trail to Terrace Trail Marker 6) will remain closed until further notice to allow for necessary repairs to the stair infrastructure and to assess potential safety risks in the area. Safety signage is in place to advise guests of the closure. Guests are reminded to follow all posted signage and trail markers within the Niagara Glen and to avoid any unmarked trails.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

Niagara Falls, ON—Work crews will mobilize to Dufferin Islands Nature Area in Niagara Falls on Monday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 30, daily from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for electrical infrastructure work.

Traffic Considerations

Please note that motorists will not have access to the main entrance to Dufferin Islands via the southbound Niagara Parkway during this time; however, access to parking and trails will remain open and accessible via Burning Springs Hill at Portage Road. The park exit located at the Niagara Parkway will remain open each day.

The interior walking trails and pedestrian bridges will remain open during this project, allowing foot traffic to continue moving through the area. While the road closure is in effect, guests are asked to take caution and avoid entering the designated work zone.

• Erosion control measures to be taken at Netherby Road and Anger Avenue boat launches

Fort Erie, ON –Rankin Construction was awarded a contract through an open procurement process to implement erosion control measures at two public boat launches for Niagara Parks. The two boat launches are along the Niagara Parkway, specifically at Netherby Road and Anger Avenue.

Netherby Boat Launch

Work at the Netherby Boat Launch is scheduled to be completed on August 5. Public access will remain available throughout the day.

Anger Avenue Boat Launch

Work at the Anger Avenue Boat Launch will commence on August 7 and is expected to be completed by August 8. During this period, there will be brief restrictions to public access.

Please expect temporary disruptions, including dust and noise. Niagara Parks will take steps to minimize impacts and maintain access to its properties. We appreciate your cooperation during this critical project.

• Toronto Power Hotel Inc. begins preliminary construction work for the redevelopment of the Toronto Power Generating Station

• Lane restrictions and trail closures required to support construction

Niagara Falls, ON – Through a public-private partnership with Niagara Parks, Toronto Power Hotel Inc. has begun preliminary work and site preparation for the redevelopment of the Toronto Power Generating Station, with contractor Rankin Construction set to mobilize on July 28, 2025.

As of July 28, construction crews will begin the process of building a cofferdam within the Niagara River to facilitate access to the east side of the building. A cofferdam is a temporary enclosure built within a body of water to ensure a dry and safe environment for construction work. Working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, a window of time to build the infrastructure was provided to ensure minimal disruption to fish species in the Niagara River.

During this period, a full-time lane reduction of the eastern north bound lane will be in place and the pedestrian pathways to the north and south of the building will be closed. A pedestrian detour around the closure is in place, with crosswalks available near Dufferin Islands and at Fraser Hill to access the Niagara River Recreation Trail on the opposite side of the Niagara Parkway.

The redevelopment of the historic power station represents a significant private-sector investment by Toronto Power Hotel Inc. to transform the site into a brand-new, world-class guest experience, including Niagara Falls’ first five-star accommodation.

For more information, please visit niagaraparks.com/torontopower.

• Next phase of Fort Erie Breakwall repairs to begin on July 4

• Temporary closure of Niagara River Recreation Trail adjacent to Mather’s Circle

Fort Erie, ON – The next phase of repairs to the Fort Erie breakwall will begin on Friday, July 4. This work will focus on a section of the breakwall behind Mather Arch Park, just south of the Peace Bridge and is expected to be completed by late October 2025.

Over the past several months, Niagara Parks has engaged a coastal engineering team to develop a pilot program aimed at strengthening breakwall and shoreline protection. The goal is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the shoreline, parkland and adjacent trails in the face of increasingly severe weather events, which have caused significant damage in recent years.

Following an open procurement process, Rankin Construction was awarded the contract to carry out the Niagara Parks Shoreline Protection Pilot Project near Mather Arch Park.

During construction, residents and visitors may experience dust, loud noise and temporary traffic disruptions.

Section of Niagara River Recreation Trail to be closed during construction

Construction fencing will be installed around the work site. For public safety, the section of the Niagara River Recreation Trail within the construction zone will be closed. No pedestrian detour will be available.

• Resurfacing of a section of the South Niagara Parkway will take place July 2 - July 18

Fort Erie, ON – Niagara Parks has begun a resurfacing project on the south Niagara Parkway, starting Wednesday, July 2. The work will cover the section of the parkway from just south of Schweigler Road to Service Road 9. The project is expected to be completed by July 18, weather permitting.

During this time, visitors may experience increased dust, noise and other temporary disruptions.

Traffic Considerations

One lane of traffic will remain open and managed by a flagging operation to ensure safe and efficient vehicle flow.

• Temporary road closures scheduled for sections of Queen Victoria Park

Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Parks is pleased to welcome back the Ride for Roswell, a bi-national cycling event in support of the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, on Saturday, June 28.

To help facilitate the route through Queen Victoria Park, the following temporary road closures will be in place:

Saturday, June 28

The Niagara Parkway’s northbound curbside lane (lane closest to the River) between Upper Rapids Boulevard and Table Rock will close from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. A full closure of all northbound lanes (lanes closest to the River) along the Niagara Parkway from Table Rock to Clifton Hill will be in place from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. All northbound traffic in this area will be diverted to the southbound lanes, which will operate in an opposing traffic pattern. During this closure, the northbound WEGO bus service will be unable to stop at the Murray Street, Grand View and Clifton Hill pick up and drop off locations.

Please note that these lane closures may cause some traffic delays.

About Ride for Roswell

The Ride for Roswell, which has 9 routes and covers 12 municipalities and two countries, raises funds to support cancer research at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. The Niagara route brings approximately 400 cyclists across the Peace Bridge at Fort Erie; the cyclists then continue north along the Niagara Parkway to cross back into the U.S. via the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

• Popular nature area to undergo roadway improvements between June 9 to 27

Niagara Falls, ON – Following the recent completion of asphalt resurfacing along the Niagara Parkway in Queen Victoria Park, work crews will next mobilize on Monday, June 9, to resurface the traffic loop in the Dufferin Islands nature area. Work is expected to be completed by June 27. A second phase of this project will be announced later in the summer, with the planned resurfacing of Burning Springs Hill.

Traffic Considerations

Please note that motorists will not have access to Dufferin Islands during this time, including access via Burning Springs Hill, which will be closed at Portage Road. The interior walking trails and pedestrian bridges will remain open, allowing foot traffic to continue moving through the area. While the road closure is in effect, guests are asked to take caution and avoid entering the designated work zone. Visitors may experience minor delays, increased noise levels and dust due to ongoing construction activities. Additionally, large trucks and heavy equipment will be entering and exiting the Dufferin Islands Loop frequently.

Parking and Access

Visitors who wish to access the nature area during construction may park at the nearby Rapidsview Parking Lot or Floral Showhouse Parking Lot and either walk or take the WEGO bus to the site.