Heritage Trail of Niagara on the Lake

11/03/2025

The Heritage Trail Committee has just published a new card to tell people about the Trail and how to support its ongoing work. Check the website to download the card, and please send it to friends and family who enjoy outdoor activities in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake!

The Heritage Trail Committee wishes to thank the Goettler Family Foundation for their generous donation of $50,000 to extend the trail from Line 3 to Line 4. The work began in the summer of 2025 and will be completed by the end ofthis year.  

09/26/2025

Work on the Trail is progressing! It is now half-way completed and is now in Phase 3 which ends at Line 9.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the Trail through generous donations and volunteering their time!

The Heritage Trail Committee wishes to thank the Goettler Family Foundation for their generous donation of $50,000 to extend the trail from Line 3 to Line 4. The work began in the summer of 2025 and will be completed by the end ofthis year.  

08/30/2025

Just one week to go before the Heritage Trail's Paws on the Trail event in Niagara-on-the-Lake Get your tickets now for Saturday, Sept 6.

Please check in at the welcome desk by 8:30 a.m. to receive a bag of doggy treats and a medal for your dog(s). The Walk starts at 9:30 a.m.Be sure to check out the vendors on-site offering a range of services and products for your pet.

08/16/2025

Thanks to these generous supporters of the Heritage Trail by donating to Paws on the Trail! Get your tickets soon! https://heritagetrail.ca/get-involved.php

08/13/2025

Click here to purchase tickets https://heritagetrail.ca/get-involved.php

08/07/2025

Paws on the Trail, Saturday, September 6 at Memorial Park off King St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Details and buy tickets here https://heritagetrail.ca/get-involved.php

08/07/2025

Come to support the Trail and enjoy a walk with your furry friend! Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 at Memorial Park on King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake! Tickets go on sale soon at https://heritagetrail.ca/

07/06/2025

Thanks to the generosity of the Goettler Foundation!
https://www.notllocal.com/local-news/goettler-family-foundation-funds-next-phase-of-heritage-trail-project-10903253?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Jul%2004,%202025%2004:32%20pm&utm_content=mc_notl_local

06/02/2025

Read about the Heritage Trail Community Walk, happening June 7.

Free community walk on the first two stretches of the improved historic railway route will feature honoured guests, Special Olympians Carter Simpson and Ewan Barclay

05/28/2025

https://www.notl.com/recreation-community/community-news/news-release-join-community-walk-heritage-trail-international?utm_source=Cyberimpact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=News-News-Release---Join-the-Community-Walk-on-the-Heritage-Trail-for-International-Trail-Day

In celebration of International Trail Day, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Heritage Trail Committee invite community members to participate in a special Community Walk on Saturday, June 7, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park at 370 King Street.

05/26/2025

The Niagara on the Lake Heritage Trail Committee would like to invite all to join us on a Community Walk on Saturday June 7 at 1pm. The Walk will be led by Special Olympics World Games Medalists Carter Simpson and Ewen Barclay.

The starting point is Veteran’s Park. Lots of free parking available. We’ll walk through the Commons to the entrance of the trail at John and King St and continue onto East West Line, then turn around and head back to Veterans Park. The walk is free and no signup required. Bring your friends, families and pets for a beautiful stroll along the lovely Heritage Trail. The return distance is 4klms. You can stop at any point or continue on to Line 3.

10/30/2024

More good news! NOTL Town Council approved the allocation of $21,000 in remaining Discretionary Grant funds and in-kind support through Town labour to complete Phase 2 of the Heritage Trail, extending it from Line 2 to Line 3 Road.