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Multi-Use Trails Etiquette
The City of Niagara Falls has many beautiful multi-use trails for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the City. When using these trails, you may encounter hikers, bikers, dog walkers, inline skaters, runners, and others.
Please follow this Multi-Trail Etiquette - the polite way to use our beautiful trails:
- Be Courteous: All trail users should be respectful of other users regardless of their mode, speed or level of skill.
- Be Predictable: Travel is a consistent and predictable manner. Always look behind before changing positions on the trail.
- Don't Block The Trail: When in a group or with your pets, use no more than half the trail so as not to block the flow of other users.
- Keep Right: Stay as near to the right side of the trail as is safe, except when passing another user.
- Pass On The Left
- Stopping: Move off of the trail when stopping.
- Give Audible Warning Before Passing
- Obey All Traffic Signs and Signals
- Use Lights At Night
- Don't Use A Trail Under The Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
- No Smoking On Trails
- Clean Up Litter
- Dogs: Please ensure that dogs are leashed and to always clean up after your dog.
The above tips are provided to help ensure that all pathway users have an enjoyable and safe experience. View more information on the City's trails.
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Noxious Weeds and Tall Grass
It's that time of year again! A reminder to residents that all noxious weeds growing on your property are to be destroyed throughout the season, and grass is to be cut to a length of 20 cm or less, according to the City's By-Law.
We all share responsibility for managing noxious weeds. As a property owner, you can control noxious weeds by having a healthy lawn.
Read below for tips on achieving and maintaining a healthy lawn this season.
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Tips For A Healthy And Green Lawn
The City of Niagara Falls is committed to working toward a healthier environment by encouraging residents to practice simple steps that reduce the need for pesticides in their lawn care. A green and healthy lawn is easy to achieve with a bit of work. A little effort now will save you a lot of effort later, because healthy lawns are less vulnerable to pests, weeds, drought, and other problems.
For a healthy and green lawn - follow these tips:
- Mow high: Cut your grass to a height of 6 to 8 centimetres (2.5 to 3 inches). This height (instead of cutting shorter) will promote growth, prevent weeds, and discourage insect pests.
- Water deeply: Water your lawn deeply (but not too often) to promote the growth of deep roots. Apply about 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) of water, only when needed (usually no more than once a week). Place a small pet food or tuna can on the lawn to help you measure how much water has been applied. Stop watering when the can is full. Too much water starves the soil of oxygen and invites disease.
- Feed: Feed your lawn with compost. Let grass clippings stay on your lawn to provide nutrients.
- Aerate: Aerate compacted soil, ideally in the fall. This helps water, air, and nutrients reach plant roots more easily.
- Overseed: Sow new seed over thinned areas, or choose other ground covers for tough spots.
- Replace: Replace grass with paving stones or mulch in heavy traffic areas.
- Check: Check your lawn often to detect pests and other problems early.
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Have Your Say! Recreation & Parks User Fee Survey
The City of Niagara Falls is inviting members of the public to provide input on the City’s indoor and outdoor user fees for recreation programs and facility rentals. Please take a few moments and complete the survey online by clicking here.
Feedback is being welcomed even from those who have not participated in any programs or rented a facility. Thank you for your time - we value your input.
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The Pan Am Games Torch Relay Is Coming To Niagara Falls!
The City of Niagara Falls, and The Niagara Parks Commission are proud to announce that Niagara Falls has been named a major community celebration for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice and OLG.
The torch relay will visit Niagara Falls on June 20, 2015 and will feature Richard Deschatelets and Kathleen Hunt as the community torchbearers. Niagara Falls native Nancy Gee has been announced as a community torchbearer in Welland.
The celebration will begin at Centennial Square, outside of City Hall, as the torch makes its way down Queen St. From there, the torch relay will proceed to Queen Victoria Park with celebration entertainment and activities.
Residents are encouraged to join in on the celebrations and mark June 20th in their calendar.
More details about the event will be released closer to the celebration date. To keep up to date, visit niagarafalls.ca
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Niagara Falls Farmers' Market
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market has been part of the Niagara community for over 50 years! The Market operates year-round on Saturday mornings from 6 a.m. to 12 noon.
Get your fresh local apples, meat, eggs, in season fruit and vegetables, local honey, baked good and more! Coffee and tea is available to purchase on site. Come out and enjoy live entertainment every Saturday, now until Thanksgiving weekend.
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market is located at 5943 Sylvia Place, near the Main and Ferry intersection, behind the Niagara Falls History Museum. For more information visit niagarafalls.ca
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Photo Courtesy of Christopher Dabrowski
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Seasonal GO Transit Service Is Back
GO Transit has launched their seasonal GO Train program between Niagara and Toronto. For a sixth year in a row, GO Transit will be operating on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 3 until September 7, and Thanksgiving weekend (October 9-11).
Visit GoTransit.com for fare and schedule details.
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Springlicious: Food, Fun, Music
This year, the annual Springlicious festival will take place on Friday May 29, Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31 on Queen St. in downtown Niagara Falls.
This uniquely grown festival will serve the best Niagara has to offer. Culinary delights, exceptional beers and wines, and all kinds of entertainment. Our historic downtown awaits with open arms to welcome visitors from near and far! For more information visit springlicious.ca
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Sharing An Icon: Niagara Falls History Museum Exhibit On Now
Running from May 14 - September 6, this temporary exhibit at the Niagara Falls History Museum explores the images of Niagara from print media to social media. The exhibition will inform and remind visitors of how iconic images of Niagara Falls have been shared around the world since the time of its discovery.
For information about the Niagara Falls History Museum's upcoming exhibits and programs, visit https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca
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City Staff Volunteer For Habitat for Humanity Build
Earlier this month, City management and staff from environmental services installed sewer and water pipes in preparation for the construction of the latest Habitat for Humanity build underway on Division St. in Niagara Falls.
The City of Niagara Falls and Habitat for Humanity have partner together for several years, working towards providing affordable housing and promoting home-ownership as a means to breaking the cycle to poverty.
Habitat Humanity Niagara plans to build seven homes this year. The single family (1100 sq-ft) Division St. project will be the organization's third Niagara Falls home in two years. Learn more about Habitat for Humanity.
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City of Niagara Falls Staff Judge St. Michael's Science Olympics
On Tuesday May 5th, over 70 students at Saint Michael Catholic High School participated in their annual Science Olympics. Students were asked to build a chair using only newspapers and a limited amount of duct tape.
The event was judged by City of Niagara Falls engineers and project managers, Livia McEachern and Chris Anders. After an exciting round of judging, the winning entry was found to be able to hold 44 textbooks. The winning team was made up of three Grade 10 students: Ryan Naar, Pietro DeLuca, and Zain Ali.
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Old Crow Bar & Bistro Joins Queen Street!
On April 17, 2015 the Old Crow Bar & Bistro opened at 4337 Queen Street, Niagara Falls. Owner Darren Quinn has had experience running bars and restaurants in the Niagara Region for many years and decided to take the plunge into owning and operating his own bar in the revitalized downtown area. The Old Crow proudly serves a variety of craft beers, bourbon great food, and live music throughout the week. The increasingly popular restaurant employs 8 staff to date.
Visit oldcrowniagara.com
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Stance Shoes Opens At Canada One Factory Outlets
On May 14, 2015 Stance Shoes opened their doors in the Canada One Factory Outlets. As a division of the Arlies, Boathouse brand that originated in St. Catharines over 20 years ago and has grown into stores across Canada, Stance shoes is now proudly serving the Niagara Region distributing some of North America’s most famous shoe brands as well as 2 of their very own lines exclusive to Stance Shoes. Visit stanceshoes.com
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Digital Golf Opens In Niagara Falls
On May 6, Digital Golf opened at its new location in Niagara Falls at 5175 Victoria Avenue. Digital Golf is the Authorized Dealer of aboutGolf Simulators in Canada. The Digital Golf showroom is primarily used to conduct product demonstrations to clients in residential and commercial markets. Visit digitalgolf.ca
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