Niagara Peninsula Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

FLORAL CLOCK — Begin this one-way Niagara route at a landmark garden clock whose colourful display changes with the seasons.

NIAGARA GORGE — Follow the river through a dramatic gorge once famous for daring stunts and thrill seekers.

NIAGARA WHIRLPOOL — See the powerful circular current formed where the fast-moving Niagara River bends sharply through the gorge.

NIAGARA PARKS BOTANICAL GARDENS — Pass 99 acres of formal gardens, flowering trees and landscaped paths surrounding the School of Horticulture.

BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY — Consider a separately ticketed visit inside a glass rainforest filled with thousands of colourful butterflies.

WALKER’S COUNTRY MARKET — Browse farm-grown fruit, preserves, baked goods and local specialties at this long-running roadside market.

QUEENSTON HEIGHTS PARK — Explore a historic War of 1812 landscape overlooking the lower Niagara River.

REDAN GUN — See the preserved artillery piece and discover how a redan protected soldiers and cannon during battle.

NIAGARA WINE COUNTRY — Travel through vineyards and wineries that thrive in the peninsula’s distinctive climate and soils.

MCFARLAND HOUSE — Admire Niagara Parks’ oldest property, with seasonal guided tours and a historic tea room available separately.

LIVING WATER WAYSIDE CHAPEL — Spot the tiny four-pew roadside chapel beside the Niagara Parkway.

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Explore a beautifully preserved town that once served as the capital of Upper Canada.

HAPPY ROLPH’S ANIMAL FARM — Discover a free seasonal farm attraction with animals, trails, ponds and Lake Ontario views.

PORT WELLER — See the Welland Canal’s northern entrance and long breakwaters extending into Lake Ontario.

ST. CATHARINES MUSEUM AND WELLAND CANALS CENTRE — Watch ships pass through Lock 3 and visit the active museum, open year-round by donation.

NIAGARA FARM ROUTE — Enjoy a quieter country road lined with orchards, farm stands and seasonal local produce.

PORT DALHOUSIE — Explore the historic lakeside community at the original northern terminus of the Welland Canal.

LAKE ONTARIO — Look across the Great Lake whose water levels are shaped by both natural forces and international regulation.

BESSIE, THE LAKE ERIE LEGEND — Enjoy a playful piece of local folklore inspired by reported sightings of a mysterious lake creature.

BALL’S FALLS CONSERVATION AREA — Discover waterfalls, Carolinian forest and a preserved nineteenth-century hamlet in the Niagara Escarpment.

MARSHVILLE HERITAGE VILLAGE — See David Morgan’s original log cabin and other buildings preserving Wainfleet’s pioneer history.

SALEM CHAPEL AND HARRIET TUBMAN — Visit the St. Catharines church linked to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

PORT COLBORNE PROMENADE — Stroll beside the Welland Canal for shops, restaurants and close views of passing ships.

WELLAND CANAL LOCK 8 — Discover the canal’s southern guard lock and its role in controlling water levels rather than lifting ships.

NIAGARA BENCHLANDS — Travel through wine country dotted with markets, roadside stands and restaurants serving local fare.

UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS — Trace the story of Loyalist settlers who established new communities across the Niagara region.

KINGSBRIDGE PARK — Enjoy riverside green space and views of the nearby hydroelectric intake towers.

OLD FORT ERIE — Pass the reconstructed War of 1812 fort, open seasonally for separately ticketed tours and programs.

NIAGARA RIVER CORRIDOR — Cross a major North American migratory-bird route recognized for its exceptional seasonal birdlife.

FRENCHMAN’S CREEK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE — See the roadside memorial marking a fierce War of 1812 battle.

SAFARI NIAGARA — Pass the seasonal wildlife park, open for separately ticketed visits from May 9 through October 11, 2026.

NIAGARA RIVER AND PARKWAY — Follow the scenic river corridor shaped by natural power, transportation and centuries of history.

FORMER WILLOUGHBY HISTORICAL MUSEUM — View the former one-room schoolhouse exterior; the museum closed permanently in 2025 and its collection is being relocated.

CHIPPAWA BATTLEFIELD — Explore the preserved War of 1812 landscape through interpretive panels across the former farm fields.

WAINFLEET WETLANDS CONSERVATION AREA — Discover a former quarry transformed into habitat for fish, birds, turtles and other wildlife.

INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY BRIDGE — View the historic rail crossing linking Fort Erie and Buffalo across the Niagara River.

NIAGARA FALLS — Finish near the thundering falls, where immense volumes of water plunge over the Niagara Escarpment.