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Niagara Falls parks, trails and gardens are easily accessible to biking, hiking, walking - or even just a nice afternoon picnic. The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens offers 40 hectares (99 acres) of beautifully maintained gardens to explore and is home to the Butterfly Conservatory, providing a truly enriching experience for all seasons. The heart of the Niagara Parks, Queen Victoria Park celebrates every season in style with a visual spectacle, from daffodils and tulips in spring to tree branches covered with the freezing mist of the Falls in winter. Niagara gardens such as the Parks Floral ShowhouseCentennial Lilac Garden, Floral ClockDufferin Islands, Oakes Garden Theatre and Queenston Heights Park provide inspiration and delight. Whether by foot or bike, discover 56 kilometers (35 miles) of historical and horticultural sights along the Niagara River Recreational Trail, described by Sir Winston Churchill as "the prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world." The Recreational Trail connects Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake, meandering through parkland with views of the Niagara River and winding past places of historical and cultural interest, Niagara Falls, wineries, lookout points and beautiful homes.

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The Whirlpool Aero car was designed by a Spanish engineer, Leonardo Torres Quevedo and has been in operation since 1916. The cable car is suspended from six sturdy cables and offers a wonderful view of the Niagara Whirlpool which is formed at the end of the rapids where the gorge turns abruptly counterclockwise and the river escapes through the narrowest channel in the gorge. High above the racing Niagara River, you'll be transported through the air in an antique cable car.

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Ultimate Exotics

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Bringing a rare and thrilling supercar experience to Canada, was the mission when Ultimate Exotics was started. As car enthusiasts, they always wanted to have a chance to drive their dream car - just once, but they were hard-pressed to find anyone that offered anything to get excited about. Serving the market was step one, dominating the market was the goal.

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The Niagara River Recreation Trail

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The Niagara River Recreation Trail meanders through some of the most beautiful countrysides in the world. In August 1943, Sir Winston Churchill chose to rest here from the rigours of meetings with Prime Minister Mackenzie King, prior to the Quebec Conference with U.S. President Roosevelt. He visited the Falls then drove along the Niagara Parkway, describing it as "the prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world".

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Queenston Heights

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At the entrance to this historic Park you will be greeted by carpet bedding displays, along with formalized annual bedding schemes that surround both the Brock and Laura Secord Monuments. Nestled high atop the Niagara Escarpment, this is the birthplace of Niagara Falls - garden and nature lovers, hikers and picnickers have used this park for generations.

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Queen Victoria Park

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Queen Victoria Park is literally the "heart" of Niagara Parks. Bounded by the steep Fallsview moraine and the Niagara River Great Gorge, the Park contains a valuable collection of unique native and international plants and beautifully maintained gardens.

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Paradise Grove

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The Paradise Grove Oak Savannah Restoration area is at the north end of the Niagara Parkway near Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Niagara Parks and its partners, Parks Canada, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Niagara Restoration Council were very pleased to receive financial support from the Government of Canada's Great Lakes Sustainability Fund for this project.

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Oakes Garden Theatre

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This spectacular garden is the entranceway to Queen Victoria Park, the key central area of Niagara Parks that showcases the Falls. Located at the foot of Clifton Hill, this is the perfect spot for a superb panoramic view of the American and Horseshoe Falls. Concerts and special events are held here throughout the summer. Constructed in 1936, designers capitalized on the contours of the landscape to create a curved pergola overlooking a central amphitheatre.

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Niagara Riding Stables

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Celebrating more than 60 Years of trail riding along the Niagara Escarpment and with more than 160 five-star reviews on Trip Advisor, Niagara Riding Stables is the place to go when looking for something off the beaten track.

If you've only ever heard about the joys of horseback riding, experience it firsthand at Niagara Riding Stables. Our location on the Escarpment is "head and shoulders above the rest, literally!" "You will treasure your time spent here for a lifetime."

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Niagara Parks School of Horticulture

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The Niagara Parks School of Horticulture prepares graduates with the practical, theoretical and advanced technical skills that are critical for managing the complexity found in today's horticulture industry. The program offers a unique alternative to post-secondary education and provides graduates with a credential that is highly regarded in the industry. The blend of practical work experience and academic courses gives students leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The three-year School of Horticulture program is a mix of academic and practical work. Experience preferred.

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Botanical Gardens

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Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens is located on the scenic Niagara Parkway and the Great Gorge, just a 10-minute drive north of the Niagara Falls. This beautiful garden setting is home to the Butterfly Conservatory and serves as the unique outdoor classroom for students attending the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture.

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