Town of Fort Erie: winter trails near Niagara Falls
Town of Fort Erie manages 16.5 km of cross-country ski trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 1 named trail. The trails lie around Niagara Falls.
Trail conditions and fees: www.forterie.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Friendship Trail, Fort Erie Section This section of the Friendship Trail extends across the Town of Fort Erie, running parallel to the north shore of Lake Erie. Beginning at the Port Colborne border in the west, this relaxing and picturesque trail takes visitors through lush farmland, |
16.5 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
"Winter use" is what Town of Fort Erie 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.
- Windmill Point Park & Campground — Ridgeway, 1 km
- Crystal Beach – Daiva RV Resorts — Ridgeway, 4 km
- Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores — Sherkston, 10 km
- Riverside Park Motel & Campground — Niagara Falls, 11 km
- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park/Camp-Resort — Niagara Falls, 20 km
- Scott’s Tent and Trailer Park — Niagara Falls, 25 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 Town of Fort Erie to the network.