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!
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!
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.
Follow the city map below to find a winter wonderland near you.
Niagara Falls Winter Activities
Winter fun and opportunities for exercise await you at Niagara Falls outdoor amenities!
**All outdoor winter activities are weather permitting.**
Provided by the city of Niagara Falls
Maintained Trails
Garner Park Pathway and Garner Recreation Trail
8609 McGarry Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N7, Canada
Access from 8609 McGarry Drive or access from Courtney Crescent
On street parking
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 963m
Haulage Road Recreation Trail
Haulage Road Recreation Trail, Niagara Falls, ON L2J, Canada
Access from St. Paul Avenue or from Mountain Road near Dorchester Road
Parking lot available
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 1239m
Millennium Recreational Trail – John McCall MacBain Pathway
McLeod Rd @ Oakwood Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2Y6, Canada
Access from Oakwood Drive at McLeod Road or from Lundy’s Lane near the Hydro Canal
Parking lot available
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 2088m
Millennium Recreation Trail – Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway
Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Access from Stanley Avenue at Thorold Stone Road or from Whirlpool Road
Parking lot available
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 1140m
Millennium Recreation Trail – Paisley Janvary-Pool Pathway
Paisley Janvary-Pool Pathway, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Access from Portage Road at Morrison Street or from Thorold Stone Road
Parking lot available
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 1322m
Millennium Recreational Trail – Rotary Storywalk Pathway
6528 Pettit Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7B1, Canada
Access from Carolynn Park 6528 Petit Avenue or from Drummond Road
On street parking
Paved and maintained in winter
Length:1102m
Millennium Recreation Trail – Canada 150 Pathway
5610 Glamis Crescent, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1G3, Canada
Access from Strathmore or Glamis Crescents, or from Royal Manor Drive
On street parking
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 830m
Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail
Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail, Niagara Falls, ON L2E, Canada
Access from Queen Street at Erie Avenue or from Clifton Hill
On street parking
Paved and maintained in winter
Length:1384m
Warren Woods Recreational Trail
3699 McLeod Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N5, Canada
Access from McLeod Road near St. Michael’s High School, Warren Woods Avenue or Kalar Road
On street parking
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 2586m
Niagara River Recreational Trail – Niagara Parks
Thompson’s Point, 3500 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E8, Canada
Niagara River Recreational Trail Fort Erie to Niagara on the Lake
Paved and maintained in winter
Length: 53km
Unmaintained Trails
Chippawa West Park
8993 Tallgrass Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0A4, Canada
Chippawa West Pathway
-Paved, but not maintained in winter
-Length: 530m
Chippawa West Park Outdoor Skating Rink
9327 Emerald Avenue
On street parking
For information on outdoor skating rink rules, other rink locations, visit City’s Neighbourhood Outdoor Skating Rink Program.
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.
Edgewood Woodlot Park Pathway
Edgewood Neighbourhood Park, 077859, -79, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Access from St. Michael Avenue near Glavic Drive – On street parking
Paved, but not maintained in winter
Length: 430m
George Bukator Park
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Access from Chippawa Parkway near Stanley Avenue
Parking lots closed
Stone/gravel, not maintained in winter
Length: 1895m
Hunter’s Creek Trail
9035 Sodom Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6, Canada
Access from Lyons Creek Road, Mann Street and Willick Road
On street parking
Stone/gravel, not maintained in winter
Length: 1095m
Laura Secord Commemorative Trail
1830 Dorchester Rd, St. Davids, ON L0S 1P0, Canada
Trail is part of the Bruce Trail
Access from Dorchester Road parking lot at Firemen’s Park
Dirt, not maintained in winter
Length: 4781m
NS & T Trail 1-3
9332 Regional Rd 57, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4, Canada
Section I – Thorold Townline Road to Kalar Road
Section II – Kalar Road to Montrose Road
Section III – Meadowvale Drive to Drummond Road
Grass, not maintained in winter
Total length for three sections: 5715m
Heartland Forest Trails
8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0L5, Canada
8215 Heartland Forest Road
Heartland Forest Website
View Heartland Forest’s COVID-19 protocols