Waterfront Trail – View of the Niagara River loop from Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara-On-The-Lake

Waterfront Trail – View of the Niagara River loop from Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hard

5.0

(1)

runners

Waterfront Trail – View of the Niagara River loop from Niagara-on-the-Lake

03:05

29.4km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.97 km

Waterfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Waterfront Trail follows the shoreline where Lake Ontario meets the mouth of the Niagara River, offering a relaxed walk through one of Ontario's most picturesque waterfront settings. As …

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4.81 km

McFarland House

Highlight • Museum

McFarland House sits in McFarland Park, which is popular for picnicking, walking, and cycling, with public bathrooms at the north end of the park. The house itself is the oldest …

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12.1 km

Niagara Township War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Niagara Township War Memorial is a tall stone monument remembering those who died in major wars of the last century. On Veterans Day, it is decorated with wreaths of red poppies.

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14.1 km

Bruce Trail Southern Terminus Cairn

Highlight • Monument

The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest marked footpath, stretching about 900 kilometers along the picturesque Niagara Escarpment. This southern terminus is in Queenston. If a thru hiker starts here, they …

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15.6 km

Viewpoint

21.5 km

View of the Niagara River

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Along the Niagara Parks Cycle Path, you’ll find plenty of spots to stop and relax by the shores of the Niagara River. The 56-mile route offers constant views, passing historic sites, restaurants, and wineries along the way.

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25.7 km

Living Water Wayside Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The Living Water Wayside Chapel is a very tiny church, built in 1964 by the Niagara Falls Christian Reformed Church. The church is so small, only 6 guests can fit …

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28.9 km

Butler's Barracks National Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Named after Loyalist officer Colonel John Butler and his famed Butler's Rangers, Butler's Barracks was built after the War of 1812 to replace military buildings destroyed during the conflict. By …

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29.4 km

End point

Parking

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