Exploring Great Destinations in the Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

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1. The Niagara River Parkway

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The Niagara River Parkway stretches out from Niagara-on-the-Lake in the north to Fort Erie in the south. For 55 kms it hugs the Niagara River, offering unsurpassed views of the Niagara River and Niagara Falls....more...

2. Port Dalhousie - Lakeside Park - Looff Carousel

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Visit Port Dalhousie, a quaint historic village located along the shores of Lake Ontario. Take in the shops and eateries that make up the main street or stroll along the pier. Be sure to check out Lakeside Park and the Looff Carousel. Built in 1895 the carousel has been meticulously restored and is open during the summer. Rides are still 5¢. more...

3. School of Horticulture - Botanical Gardens

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With so many choices it's hard to know where to begin. Enjoy a walk along the pier at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie followed by a 5 cent ride on the Looff Carousel, also located at Lakeside Park or a Sunday drive along the Niagara River Parkway. more...

4. Niagara Glen

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Eight kilometres north of Niagara Falls, Ontario along the Niagara Parkway, across from the Whirlpool Golf Course is a vast area of green space along the river gorge called Niagara Glen. Designated a Nature Reserve in the early 1990’s Niagara Glen contains one of the few remaining Carolinian forests in the area.... more...

5. Fort Mississauga - Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Fort Mississauga is located at the mouth of the Niagara River on the grounds of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. A pedestrian trail starts at the corner of Simcoe and Front streets and leads to the fort. more...

6. Jordan, Ontario - Twenty Valley

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Jordan, Ontario was originally settled by United Empire Loyalists in the late 1700’s. A small settlement along the banks of the Twenty Mile Creek became known as Glen Elgin. Today the Twenty Mile Creek and Valley is a hikers delight. Shops, wineries, restaurants and boutiques line the quaint towns and villages that encompass the area. Beamsville, Vineland and Jordan all owe their beginnings to The Twenty. more...

7. Simcoe Park - Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Simcoe Park, located in the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, was named after John Graves Simcoe the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791-1796. Simcoe Park is located at the corner of Queen and King Street. Simcoe Park offers a wading pool, washroom facilities, bandshell, picnic tables and playground equipment. more...

8. Dufferin Islands - Niagara Falls

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Located about 2 kms south of the Falls is a series of man-made islands known as Dufferin Islands. Originally called Clark Islands the property was purchased by the Niagara Parks Commission in 1887, and renamed Dufferin Islands in honor of Canadian Governor-General Lord Dufferin. more...

9. The Welland Ship Canal

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Soon after the completion of the First Welland Canal it became apparent that the need was much greater than the first canal could provide. In 1842 work began on a new canal which also entered in Port Dalhousie... more...

10. Crystal (Bay) Beach

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From 1888 until 1989 Crystal Beach was home to The Crystal Beach Amusement Park. Situated across from Buffalo, New York, Crystal Beach was a huge tourist draw with thousands of passengers arriving daily from the American side on the steam-powered ferry "Canadiana". more...