Queen
Victoria Park is literally the "heart" of The Niagara Parks Commission. Bounded
by the escarpment, the Niagara Gorge, and the Niagara River, the park features
a valuable collection of unique native and international plant material from around
the world. Much of the plant material is labelled for the benefit of the public.
The park also features a major rock garden, a Hybrid T. rose garden, and two attractive
carpet-bedding displays. Numerous park benches and beautiful lawns provide a pleasant
opportunity for relaxation for the weary traveller. Landscape
illumination is an integral part of the park environment, as is the illumination
of the Falls. Queen
Victoria Park literally celebrates the seasons in style. Every spring, 500,000
daffodils herald the arrival of this season in a natural, welcoming way. Magnificent
magnolias, breathtaking tulips and other spring blooming plants play host to spring
in the park. Summer
features carpet bedding displays as well as thousands of bedding plants throughout
the park. Fuchsia and Lantana standards, cannas, coleus, and many other plants
provide horticultural and aesthetic points of interest. Chrysanthemums and Kale
have been used in the fall to extend the season and to provide interest after
the arrival of "Jack Frost". During the winter months, the stark branches of trees
and shrubs create visual and special interest for our visitors, especially when
coated with ice from the freezing mist of the Falls. Admission:
Free Schedule: Open year round People
Mover Stop: 4,20
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