Embrace the sun-drenched days as you immerse yourself in the refreshing waters of Niagara Falls’ public pools and splash pads. Best of all, swimming is absolutely free, offering you the perfect opportunity to indulge in endless aquatic fun without breaking the bank. Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer experience.
City of Niagara Falls Splash Pad Locations
Niagara Falls splash pads is open 7 days a week from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm (Weather permitting; Hours may be extended during heat alerts.)
Chippawa Lions Park 3970 Welland St
EE Mitchelson Park 3750 Springdale Ave
FH Leslie Park 5250 Valley Way
MacBain Community Centre 7150 Montrose Road
Niagara Falls Lions Park 4981 Drummond Road
Patrick Cummings Memorial Complex 8965 Willoughby Drive
Prince Charles Park 6320 Arad St
City of Niagara Falls Outdoor Public Pool Locations
Buck Hinsperger Pool, 3970 Welland St Opening Date Thursday, June 29 Public Swim 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Closing Date Sunday, August 27
F H Leslie Pool, 5250 Valley Way Opening Date: Thursday, June 29 Adult Lane Swim ($) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Public Swim 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Closing Date Sunday, September 3
Niagara Falls Lions Pool, 4981 Drummond Rd Opening Date Thursday, June 29 Adult Lane Swim ($) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Public Swim 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Closing Date Sunday, August 27
Prince Charles Pool – 6320 Arad St. Opening Date Thursday. June 29 Public Swim 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Closing Date Sunday, August 27
Check out the City of Niagara Falls website for more information and for facility hours: www.niagarafalls.ca
Escape the summer heat and make a splash in one of our outdoor pools or splash pads!
Afterwards, why not bring the kids to Clifton Hill? Drying off will never be so much fun! $22.95 + tax for children to do 6 of Clifton Hill’s most popular attractions! Click below for details.
Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd, and it’s when 1 billion people in over 170 countries focus on environmental issues by teaching the importance of energy conservation, recycling, sustainable living and more. Out of the 1 billion people from around the world that take part, 6 million of those are Canadians. It is the largest environmental event in the world.
This year Earth Day in the city of Niagara Falls is when residents will be encouraged to participate in activities at home that create a healthier environment, setting an example for the next generation. The city will reinforce environmental awareness and bring the community together through its love of nature throughout the year.
The community is also encouraged to share positive, exciting and unique stories, on social media, about how they support environmental conservation (ie. composting at home, reusing old products, homegrown fruits/veggies, etc.) to inspire others to follow by example.
How did Earth Day begin?
The first Earth Day, which began in 1970 in the United States, was super-headed by Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson and Harvard University student Denis Hayes. They inspired the US congress to pass clean air and water acts and establish the Environmental Protection Agency. The first International Earth Day was in 1990, and two million Canadians joined 141 nations in celebrating it.
Teaching Children about Earth Day
Schools inspire students to take action and learn simple strategies to conserve energy, protect the environment and influence others on how easy it is to do so. These simple solutions can be carried out from Earth Day straight into a way of life for generations to come. Activities carried out on Earth day, not only teach the importance of protecting the Earth, but also the value of community teamwork! Here’s a few other ideas that you can adopt yourself, while stressing the importance to your kids:
For Kids:
Encourage family and friends to participate in Earth Day activities.
Turn your energy towards the backyard and consider doing some yardwork.
“Turn off the lights”, energy conservation. Plan activities all day with the lights off.
Turn the devices off and play board games or cards with family.
Composting. Make an effort to compost daily.
Plant an “Earth Day” legacy tree in the backyard with your family.
Post online what you plan to do during Earth Day to inspire others to participate.
For Parents
If you are starting to garden, consider planting some pollinator flowers to attract bees, which are essential to our food chain.
Reduce greenhouse gas pollution by walking, riding your bike.
Ditch the Plastic. Stop buying single use plastic beverage containers and instead, buy liquids in bulk.
For new parents, consider using cloth diapers.
Think before you print.
Use the microwave rather than the stove to reheat leftovers. They use up to 75% less electricity.
Use the right size pot on the right size burner. A small pot on a large burner can waste up to 40% of heat.
Use lids while cooking to reduce energy consumption by 14%.
Conserve water with shorter showers, wash clothes in cold water, and plant drought-resistant gardens.
Buy local Ontario produce and flowers.
Earth Day 2023 event in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Goes Green!
When: Saturday, April 22nd, Top of every hour for 15 minutes
Tune in to our Falls Cam to see it live from home!
Click the Image to Jump to Our Falls Cam
Earth Day Canada 2023
“Celebration Through Action, on Earth Day – April 22 – and Every Day ! Our Mission: To help people and organizations reduce their environmental impact. La célébration par l’action, le 22 avril et tous les jours ! Notre mission : Accompagner les personnes et les organisations à diminuer leur impact sur l’environnement.”
Need some inspiration? The Earth Day campaign in 2023 provides real opportunities to take action for the environment and help local and national environmental organizations. Click here to get started: https://earthday.ca/april-22/campaign/picture-a-better-planet/
Let’s take care of the planet ✨ Watch the 2023 campaign clip!
Reading Time: 4minutes -The 2015 Pan American Games is an international sporting event that is scheduled to be held from July 10th – 26th, 2015, in Toronto, ON., with some events held right here in Niagara, as well as a few other cities. Approximately 6,000 athletes from 41 nations are expected to participate in 36 sports.
In the Niagara Region, the City of St.Catharines will host some of the best rowers in the world in the home of North America’s largest rowing regatta. Rated as a world-class rowing course by the International Rowing Federation, the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course will host 14 men’s and women’s competitions.
Also, Welland’s Pan Am Flatwater Centre is an ideal spot for hosting fast-paced paddling sports. In preparation for the 2015 Pan American Games, there is a widened a section of the canal, two new buildings (including a timing tower and the athlete centre), a plaza, start towers and permanent seating for 500 spectators.
The Toronto 2015 Pan American Games Torch Relay will be a 41-day journey that will share the Pan Am spirit in more than 130 communities. Deeply rooted in history and tradition, the Pan Am flame will be lit in May 2015 during a traditional ceremony in Teotihuacan, Mexico, before it travels to Canada. The torch relay will start in Canada on May 30, 2015, and will make its final stop on July 10, 2015, at the Opening Ceremony of the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games.
Here’s a map of all the communities that the torch will be passed through:
The Niagara Parks Commission and the City of Niagara Falls are very pleased to be a celebration Host of the 2015 Pan American Games Torch relay event, and they are inviting the public to participate in choosing the city’s torch bearer. Below are the Niagara Falls local candidates who have previously participated in past Pan American Games.
The Torch Relay in Niagara Falls will start from Queen Street and Victoria Avenue and head west to the Niagara Parkway. From there, the torch will travel to Queen Victoria Park to kick start the evening festivities. Voting will conclude Monday, December 15th, 2014 at 4:00pm. Results will be announced late March, 2015. Please vote for one candidate only.
Richard Deschatelets
As a wrestler, he spent 12 years as a member of Canada’s wrestling team. He captured two golds at the Commonwealth Games (1978, 1982) and two silver and a bronze medals at the Pan-Am Games. In 2000, he was the Canadian Olympic Wrestling Head Coach in Sydney, Australia. Richard recently retired rom Brock University. A stint that lasted 28 years as assistant Athletic Director and the most successful wrestling coach in Canadian Inter-university sport history.
Larry Downes
Larry was an outstanding local baseball player, who excelled at all levels from the Greater Niagara Baseball Association as a youth to the Olympics as a young man. In 1973, Larry was the M.V.P. in the Canadian Baseball Championships. In 1982, He was the all-star catcher on the National Amateur Team playing in Seoul, Korea. Larry was a seven-year member of the Canadian National Team, playing in the Pan-Am Games from 1983-1987 and in the Olympics at Los Angeles in 1984.
Nancy Gee
Nancy represented Canada at the World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland in 1987 and again at the 1988 Calgary Olympics, where she placed 13th in the Combined. In 1990, Nancy won the Canadian National Ski Championships at Lake Louise, Alberta. That summer, she also won a silver medal in the giant slalom at the first ever Winter Pan-American Games in Las Lenas, Argentina.
Kathleen Hunt
Kathleen won the 1987 Provincial Badminton Doubles for girls under 16 and in 1989 also won the Ontario under 19 Mixed Doubles. In addition, she participated in the 1989 Ontario Winter Games Badminton Tournament winning her division. In 1988 Kathleen competed in the Pan-American Games and won the Ladies Doubles in the under 16 category. Also in 1988, she won the under 16 Mixed Doubles Canadian Badminton Championship.
Bill Irwin Jr.
Already a 5 time Provincial Champion, Bill captured the Canadian Lightweight title in 1989. Further, he won a bronze medal at Pan American Games in 1991 and competed in the 1992 Olympic Games. A 2 time Canadian Professional Lightweight Champion, I.B.O World Lightweight Champion, W.B.C Continental of Americas Lightweight Champion and Commonwealth Lightweight Champion. Bill was previously rated number 1 in the world by the I.B.F. And has fought for 3 world titles.
Charmaine Reid
Charmaine has won 5 Canadian National Badminton Championships between 2005 and 2007, two of them in women’s singles, and three in women’s doubles. In the 2007 Pan American Games, she won 2 silver medals. She also won a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. Throughout her career, Charmaine has won numerous international championship events in singles and in doubles play.
Gord Singleton
Gord began his amateur cycling career in 1975. In 1978 he participated in the Commonwealth games and returned home with a gold and bronze medal. In 1979, he won 2 gold medals at the Pan-Am Games and participated in the 1975 Pan-Am Games. In 1980, Gord broke and set 3 new world records for the 200 meter, 500 meter and 1,000 meter. In 1982, he captured the World Cycling Championship. In 1986, Gord was presented with the Order of Canada.
Jay Triano
Jay was an 11 year member of the Canadian Olympic team and the captain and leading scorer for 8 years. He was the all-time leading scorer at Simon Fraser University. In 1981, Jay represented Canada at the World University Games in 1979-81-83-85. In 1979, he participated in the Pan American Games. He was drafted in 2 leagues by the NBA LA Lakers and the CFL Calgary Stampeders. Jay was head coach of the Canadian Olympic team and the NBA Toronto Raptors. Click here to cast your vote for the 2015 Pan American Games Niagara Falls Torch bearer. Thank-you!
For more information on the Niagara Falls Torch Relay, please visit www.niagarafalls.ca, call Recreation & Culture at 905 356 7521 extension 3330, or email rc@niagarafalls.ca.
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Reading Time: 2minutes -Originally printed by MarketWire
Infrastructure Canada Government of Ontario
Sep 25, 2009 13:45 ET Canada-Ontario Partnership to Revitalize Downtown Niagara Falls Streetscape Investment will create jobs and stimulate the economy
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Sept. 25, 2009) – Residents, businesses, and tourists of Niagara Falls will benefit from nearly $2.7 million in upgrades to the Queen Street streetscape, thanks to a contribution announced today by the Honourable Rob Nicholson P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Mr. Kim Craitor, Member of Provincial Parliament for Niagara Falls, and His Worship Ted Salci, Mayor of Niagara Falls. The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $889,033 for the revitalization project through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The City of Niagara Falls will fund the remaining project costs.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is investing in projects that get shovels in the ground to stimulate the economy and create jobs locally,” said Minister Nicholson. “Thanks to the strong relationship between the federal, provincial and municipal governments, we are working together to help Niagara Falls revitalize the Queen Street streetscape, which will greatly enhance the area and improve the economic viability of the downtown core.”
“I have been amazed at the determination and energy of the Queen Street community’s efforts to bring life, vitality and people back to this important historic neighbourhood,” said Kim Craitor MPP for Niagara Falls. “The provincial government has been proud to support the community’s innovative programming over the last two years through Trillium and Celebrate Ontario. This past summer we invested in bringing the Go Train to town. Now I am delighted that the McGuinty Government is able to help build on this success and further invest in rebuilding and revitalizing the streetscape to continue the dream of building a vibrant and economically successful and sustainable tourist attraction.” Continue reading Canada-Ontario Partnership to Revitalize Downtown Niagara Falls Streetscape→
Reading Time: 2minutes -Printed in the August 2008 Update Business News is published by the City of Niagara Falls Community Services Department.
$100 million Niagara Convention and Civic Centre
Niagara Falls will be home to the region’s first convention and civic centre in 2011.
Building upon significant private sector funding commitments; $70 million in Federal and Provincial funding; and support from local municipal and regional governments, plans for the new privatepublic- sector joint venture have moved into high gear.
With funding secured, the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre NCCC began advertising for a president and general manager in late 2007. Kerry Painter, an Ontario native, was the successful candidate and started in her new position and assumed her role with the NCCC on April 15. Ms. Painter brings a wealth of experience to her new job having previously operated various public assembly facilities in Detroit, San Francisco and suburban New Orleans.
One of the first orders of business for the new management team was to put a plan in place to help market the yet to be constructed facility. In May 2008, NCCC unveiled a new positioning and brand identity for the centre that was created by Cundari SFP. “UnConventional Experiences” is the new tag line that will re-enforce local tourism stakeholder’s views that the Niagara region is not your regular convention and meeting place location, and that it offers so many more non-traditional experiences to potential visitors. A new logo that includes a nontraditional interpretation of the famous cataracts and waterfalls was also made public. NCCC staff have also been actively working on securing bookings. The first major conference booking for the NCCC will be the 2014 Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference.
The convention centre will be located merely 500 yards from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in the Fallsview Tourist District. The 232,000 sq. ft. complex will feature a 100,000 sq. ft. free-span exhibition hall, 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, a 500-seat theatre, state-of-theart technology, and awe inspiring scenery. Presently, the convention centre site is surrounded by 5,000 upscale hotel rooms within a one mile radius, along with numerous dining, retail and entertainment facilities, including the one billion dollar Fallsview Casino Resort.
The $100 million Niagara Convention and Civic Centre project plans to attract approximately 500,000 visitors per year to the Niagara region and create 1,000 person-years of employment annually. The facility is forecasted to generate (more…)
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