Niagara Region: winter trails near Niagara Falls
Niagara Region manages 4.4 km of cross-country ski trail, 24.4 km of snowshoe trail, 20 km open to snowmobiles and 20 km open to dog sledding in the Ontario Trail Network, across 2 named trails. The trails lie around Niagara Falls.
Trail conditions and fees: www.niagararegion.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Welland Canal Parkway East Side Trail This section of the Welland Canals Parkway Trail, which is part of a network of trails, is unique in Niagara Region. It accommodates many outdoor enthusiasts on parallel but divided trails, including: equestrians, off-road motorcycles, hikers, mounta |
20 km | SnowshoeingSnowmobilingDog sledding | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian, Off-Road Motorcycle |
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Stop 19 Trail This rail trail lies in the northwest quadrant of Welland. It extends from the Welland River north- west to Pelham's boundary. Less formally, the trail continues north to Alexander Street in Fonthill. Two main sections exist in Welland: the first bet |
4.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
"Winter use" is what Niagara Region permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
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, 10 km
- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park/Camp-Resort — Niagara Falls, 11 km
- Campark Resorts — Hwy 20, Niagara Falls, 12 km
- Scott’s Tent and Trailer Park — Niagara Falls, 12 km
- Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores — Sherkston, 16 km
- N.E.T. Camping Resort — Pelham, 16 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated November 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Niagara Region to the network.