Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority: winter trails near Niagara Falls
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority manages 15.2 km of cross-country ski trail and 12.1 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 6 named trails. The trails lie around Niagara Falls.
Trail conditions and fees: www.npca.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Gordon Harry Conservation Trail Named after Gord Harry, longtime conservationist, former Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Chairman, Wainfleet Mayor and Wainfleet resident, this conservation trail extends east to west across the Township of Wainfleet along the former Grand T |
12.1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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Lagoon Trail With sweeping vistas of Lake Ontario and the escarpment slopes, Woodend is considered to have been an observation point during the War of 1812 for both armies. Woodend’s location was at the center of the action, with the Queenston Heights battle 9.6 |
1.1 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Woodend School Board Trails With sweeping vistas of Lake Ontario and the escarpment slopes, Woodend is considered to have been an observation point during the War of 1812 for both armies. Woodend’s location was at the center of the action, with the Queenston Heights battle 9.6 |
1 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Silurian Trail With sweeping vistas of Lake Ontario and the escarpment slopes, Woodend is considered to have been an observation point during the War of 1812 for both armies. Woodend’s location was at the center of the action, with the Queenston Heights battle 9.6 |
0.5 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Woodend Side Trail With sweeping vistas of Lake Ontario and the escarpment slopes, Woodend is considered to have been an observation point during the War of 1812 for both armies. Woodend’s location was at the center of the action, with the Queenston Heights battle 9.6 |
0.4 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Hardwood Trail With sweeping vistas of Lake Ontario and the escarpment slopes, Woodend is considered to have been an observation point during the War of 1812 for both armies. Woodend’s location was at the center of the action, with the Queenston Heights battle 9.6 |
0.1 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Surveyed lakes within 25 km
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Bissell’s Hideaway Water Park & Camp; RV Resort — Ridgeville, 14 km
- N.E.T. Camping Resort — Pelham, 17 km
- Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores — Sherkston, 17 km
- Lighthouse RV Resort — Lowbanks, 19 km
- Highland RV Resort — Lowbanks, 19 km
- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park/Camp-Resort — Niagara Falls, 20 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated December 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to the network.