Niagara Falls, ON –To facilitate additional work along the wall of the Niagara Gorge, a crane and fencing will be placed along the parapet wall north of Table Rock Centre. The work is expected to take approximately three to four weeks to complete.

A section of jersey barriers expanding the pedestrian walkway will be removed on Wednesday, April 30, to allow for the mobilization of a large crane and other required equipment for additional work above the Journey Behind the Falls attraction. There will be no impact to the attraction or any surrounding Niagara Parks operations.

The work zone has been blocked off with fencing. There will be no disruption to vehicular traffic, and pedestrians are asked to avoid all fenced-off areas.

Thank you for your patience.

Niagara Falls, ON – The sewage pumps supporting Queen Victoria Park have been slated for replacement by Niagara Parks, scheduled to begin on April 28.

The project will take approximately one week to complete, with no impact on traffic and without disruption of service to the surrounding businesses and attractions.

Pedestrian Detours

• Beginning on Monday, April 28 for approximately one week, a temporary work zone will be created in front of Queen Victoria Place near Murray Street. Visitors are asked to stay clear of the barricaded area and follow the detour signage.

• This project will not impact vehicular traffic along the Niagara Parkway.

Guided by the goals and recommendations of the Queen Victoria Park Master Plan (2018), Niagara Parks has been investing in improving the overall experience of visiting Niagara Falls, from infrastructure upgrades to new visitor attractions. By expanding essential services to Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Parks will be better equipped for future growth within the destination. Other benefits to the upgrade include real-time status updates, with backup prepared to avoid any disruptions to service.

Niagara Falls, ON – To facilitate necessary infrastructure repairs, there will be a full closure of Dufferin Islands on Friday, April 25 from 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please note there will be no vehicular access during this period.

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.

• Asphalt resurfacing of the Niagara Parkway from Clifton Hill to Fraser Hill scheduled for April 22 – May 9, 2025

• Project to include installation of additional jersey barriers to expand pedestrian promenade along the Falls

Niagara Falls, ON – As part of its capital budget for improvements within Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Parks will be undertaking asphalt resurfacing of the Niagara Parkway from Clifton Hill to Fraser Hill. Beginning on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the project will address both the north and southbound lanes. The projected completion date is Friday, May 9, 2025.

Traffic Considerations

With work scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the project will address both the north and southbound lanes. The projected completion date is Friday, May 9, 2025. Traffic will be maintained throughout the area with traffic control operators in place during this time. Motorists should expect temporary delays.

Expanding the Pedestrian Walkway

As part of this project and overall plans to improve the public realm within the high traffic area of Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Parks will be installing additional jersey barriers in the northbound lane of the Niagara Parkway (lane closest to the river) from Murray Street to Clifton Hill. The installation of the new jersey barriers will take place from May 13 to 15, 2025, after the resurfacing is complete. This work will expand the pedestrian walkway within this popular area overlooking Niagara Falls, helping to reduce congestion and improve public safety.

• Rock scaling operations at Table Rock scheduled for April 9 – 17, 2025

• Removal of loose rocks and debris to ensure safe operation of the observation decks at Journey Behind the Falls and the Niagara Parks Power Station

Niagara Falls, ON – Always a sure sign of spring, Niagara Parks will be conducting its annual rock scaling operations along the wall of the Niagara Gorge on the Canadian side of the Horseshoe Falls, from April 9 to 17, weather permitting.

Temporary Traffic Diversion

In preparation for this project, on Wednesday, April 9, all northbound traffic along the Niagara Parkway, starting from the Bridge of Flowers pedestrian walkway at Table Rock Centre to the nearby centre median will be diverted to the southbound lane for mobilization of equipment. Traffic delays will be minimal.

Cranes will be in place in the Table Rock area from April 10 through 17 for work above the Journey Behind the Falls attraction, as well as the Niagara Parks Power Station viewing platform. Visitors are advised to avoid fenced off work zones during this time.

Background

Niagara Parks undertakes this activity in the gorge each spring to remove any of the loose rocks and debris that have built up over the winter months, to ensure the safe operations of its attractions within the lower Niagara gorge.

To complete this work, Niagara Parks staff will be lowered in a cage over the parapet wall into the Niagara Gorge. A large crane operating from the top of the gorge wall will then slowly carry the workers across the face of the wall, some 13 storeys high over the Falls basin. Dressed in helmets and protective gear, workers then remove the loose rocks and debris; a process known as “ice-jacking”.