{"id":32086,"date":"2022-01-11T12:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T17:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/?p=32086"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:34:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:34:57","slug":"city-of-niagara-falls-winter-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/city-of-niagara-falls-winter-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Niagara Falls Winter Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For many of us locals, we have turned to the great outdoors as a way to escape our homes during the lockdowns, where we can meet others with a measure of safety. Expansive fields, parks and trails has made the lockdowns far more bearable and so its time to brave the chill and get in a workout!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since temperatures fluctuate during the winter, the municipality has provided activities to enjoy in all conditions. So check the weather and dress appropriately if you are in for some nearby fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals must maintain a physical distance of 2 meters (6 feet) from those outside your group of up to five (5) family members, and wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the city map below to find a winter wonderland near you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara Falls Winter Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter fun and opportunities for exercise await you at Niagara Falls outdoor amenities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**All outdoor winter activities are weather permitting.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"635\" id=\"ifMap\" class=\"map tall\" src=\"https:\/\/viewer.mapme.com\/376d3917-4136-4ee3-85a2-e967fd2aeb98?autofs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Provided by the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/niagarafalls.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niagara Falls<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Maintained Trails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garner Park Pathway and Garner Recreation Trail<br><\/strong>8609 McGarry Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N7, Canada<br>Access from 8609 McGarry Drive or access from Courtney Crescent<br>On street parking<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 963m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Haulage Road Recreation Trail<br><\/strong>Haulage Road Recreation Trail, Niagara Falls, ON L2J, Canada<br>Access from St. Paul Avenue or from Mountain Road near Dorchester Road<br>Parking lot available<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 1239m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millennium Recreational Trail &#8211; John McCall MacBain Pathway<br><\/strong>McLeod Rd @ Oakwood Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2Y6, Canada<br>Access from Oakwood Drive at McLeod Road or from Lundy&#8217;s Lane near the Hydro Canal<br>Parking lot available<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 2088m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millennium Recreation Trail &#8211; Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway<br><\/strong>Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada<br>Access from Stanley Avenue at Thorold Stone Road or from Whirlpool Road<br>Parking lot available<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 1140m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millennium Recreation Trail &#8211; Paisley Janvary-Pool Pathway<br><\/strong>Paisley Janvary-Pool Pathway, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada<br>Access from Portage Road at Morrison Street or from Thorold Stone Road<br>Parking lot available<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 1322m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millennium Recreational Trail &#8211; Rotary Storywalk Pathway<br><\/strong>6528 Pettit Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7B1, Canada<br>Access from Carolynn Park 6528 Petit Avenue or from Drummond Road<br>On street parking<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length:1102m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millennium Recreation Trail &#8211; Canada 150 Pathway<br><\/strong>5610 Glamis Crescent, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1G3, Canada<br>Access from Strathmore or Glamis Crescents, or from Royal Manor Drive<br>On street parking<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 830m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail<\/strong><br>Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail, Niagara Falls, ON L2E, Canada<br>Access from Queen Street at Erie Avenue or from Clifton Hill<br>On street parking<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length:1384m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warren Woods Recreational Trail<\/strong><br>3699 McLeod Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N5, Canada<br>Access from McLeod Road near St. Michael&#8217;s High School, Warren Woods Avenue or Kalar Road<br>On street parking<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 2586m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara River Recreational Trail &#8211; Niagara Parks<\/strong><br>Thompson&#8217;s Point, 3500 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E8, Canada<br>Niagara River Recreational Trail Fort Erie to Niagara on the Lake<br>Paved and maintained in winter<br>Length: 53km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Unmaintained Trails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chippawa West Park<br><\/strong>8993 Tallgrass Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0A4, Canada<br>Chippawa West Pathway<br>-Paved, but not maintained in winter<br>-Length: 530m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chippawa West Park Outdoor Skating Rink<br><\/strong>9327 Emerald Avenue<br>On street parking<br>For information on outdoor skating rink rules, other rink locations, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/niagarafalls.ca\/city-hall\/recreation\/parks\/outdoor-rinks.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City&#8217;s Neighbourhood Outdoor Skating Rink Program<\/a>.<br>Access to Outdoor Skating Rinks is weather dependent. Call the Outdoor Skating Rink hotline at 905-356-7521 Ext. 3399 for ice status and whether the rink is open or closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edgewood Woodlot Park Pathway<br><\/strong>Edgewood Neighbourhood Park, 077859, -79, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada<br>Access from St. Michael Avenue near Glavic Drive &#8211; On street parking<br>Paved, but not maintained in winter<br>Length: 430m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>George Bukator Park<br><\/strong>Niagara Falls, ON, Canada<br>Access from Chippawa Parkway near Stanley Avenue<br>Parking lots closed<br>Stone\/gravel, not maintained in winter<br>Length: 1895m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hunter&#8217;s Creek Trail<\/strong><br>9035 Sodom Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6, Canada<br>Access from Lyons Creek Road, Mann Street and Willick Road<br>On street parking<br>Stone\/gravel, not maintained in winter<br>Length: 1095m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laura Secord Commemorative Trail<br><\/strong>1830 Dorchester Rd, St. Davids, ON L0S 1P0, Canada<br>Trail is part of the Bruce Trail<br>Access from Dorchester Road parking lot at Firemen&#8217;s Park<br>Dirt, not maintained in winter<br>Length: 4781m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NS &amp; T Trail 1-3<br><\/strong>9332 Regional Rd 57, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4, Canada<br>Section I &#8211; Thorold Townline Road to Kalar Road<br>Section II &#8211; Kalar Road to Montrose Road<br>Section III \u2014 Meadowvale Drive to Drummond Road<br>Grass, not maintained in winter<br>Total length for three sections: 5715m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heartland Forest Trails<\/strong><br>8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0L5, Canada<br>8215 Heartland Forest Road<br>Heartland Forest Website<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heartlandforest.org\/covid19-response\/\" target=\"_blank\">View Heartland Forest&#8217;s COVID-19 protocols<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many of us locals, we have turned to the great outdoors as a way to escape our homes during the lockdowns, where we can meet others with a measure of safety. 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