Activity Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Parkway
An activity in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Why go
Riverside road past orchards, wineries and the Floral Clock between the falls and the lake.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Inniskillin Wines, 1.4 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Inniskillin Wines
Pioneering estate that put Canadian icewine on the map, with tastings and tours.
Drinks · 1.4 km straight-line - 2Peller Estates Winery Restaurant
Vineyard dining room pairing local produce with estate wines and icewine.
Food · 4.4 km straight-line - 3Fort George National Historic Site
Rebuilt War of 1812 fort with musket demonstrations in summer.
Sight · 5.7 km straight-line - 4Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
Organic farm winery in St. Davids with a casual restaurant and deli.
Food · 5.8 km straight-line - 5Shaw Festival
Repertory theatre festival running April to December across three stages.
Activity · 5.9 km straight-line - 6Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Tree-lined main street of 19th-century storefronts, inns and the clock tower.
Shopping · 6.8 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Niagara Parkway is a stop on our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
2 more curated activities in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake. See the full Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake run from 0°C in January to 27°C in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Niagara Parkway itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Niagara Parkway, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
- Coordinates
- 43.19994, -79.05580
- Destination
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Niagara Parkway: quick answers
How much time do you need at Niagara Parkway?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Niagara Parkway. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Niagara Parkway?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Rent bikes for the paved recreation trail alongside.
Is Niagara Parkway free?
Yes, we list Niagara Parkway as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Niagara Parkway?
Niagara Parkway is at Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Niagara Parkway?
Niagara Parkway appears on Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Niagara Parkway to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Plan Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake weather by month
- Toronto to Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake 58 km straight-line
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake to Prince Edward County 176 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Horseshoe Falls Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.



