The birthplace of Canada, the home of Brock's Monument, as well as the Laura Secord Monument; picnickers have used this park for generations. Facilities include two picnic pavilions, washroom facilities, children's wading pool, fine dining at Queenston Heights Restaurant, tennis courts, a bandshell, and children's playground. A carpet bedding display at the entrance to the park greets all visitors to this popular location. Sugar Maples, White Oaks, White Ash, Red Oaks, and many other native tr ee species dominate this landscape. Queenston Heights Park is also the starting/ending point of the Bruce Trail, which winds it way northward over several hundred kilometres to Tobermory. This trail, which passes through the Niagara Escarpment, has been recognized as a world biosphere by U.N.E.S.C.O. Finally, Parks Canada oversees the operation of Brock's Monument and also has a walking tour of the historic sites associated with this important battleground.
Location:
Niagara Falls Ontario L2G 7K3
Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Amherst) Amherst Marine Center
(East Amherst) Drydock Marine & Fishing Co
(Burlington) Halton Outdoor Club
(Burlington) Halton Outdoor Club
(Mississauga) Mainlander Boat Charters
(Mississauga) Mississauga Canoe Club
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01/16 Coming to The Niagara Falls area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Buffalo Greek Fest Buffalo NY May31-June2 Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!
Scandinavian Folk Festival Gerry NY July19-21 Swedish Food Every Day, Expanded Lecture Program, Feature Length Swedish Movies (with English subtitles), A Celebration of Hans Christian Anderson.
Sorrento Cheese Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo NY August1-4 Cultural demonstrations including Tarantella Italian street dancers, Grape Stomping contests, Sicilian puppet shows. Second largest Italian street festival in the country.
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