Niagara Falls, Queenston Heights & Brock Monument

Queenston Heights Park is officially designated as a National Park by Parks Canada. The facilities and grounds at the park are managed and maintained by The Niagara Parks Commission, an Ontario Crown Corporation established in 1882. It is one of the finest in the country. Brock’s Monument was erected to pay respect for the fallen General Brock who is entombed there. General Brock died in the War of 1812, trying to protect the frontier from the American invasion. He was sadly shot in the chest and succumbed to his fatal wounds. The battle however was eventually won (in fact, one of the bloodiest), thus ensuring the existence of what we now know is the country of Canada. In honour of him, this was the tallest monumental tower built for a British soldier in the world. Open seasonally, you can actually climb up the tower to the top of the monument through a spiral staircase and, on a clear and sunny day, overlook the vast vineyards, lush orchards, and the breath-taking scenery of the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the original historic capital of Canada; view the lower portion of the magnificent Niagara River as it winds it’s way north; one of the deepest Great Lakes, Lake Ontario; and the largest city in in Canada, Toronto.

The park itself, has picnic areas, water fountains, washroom facilities, hiking trails, and fine dining at Queenston Heights Restaurant. The parking entrance is free. Queenston Heights Park and Brock Monument are12 km north of Niagara Falls. Simply take a scenic drive by motor vehicle via the Niagara Parkway; or peddle your bicycle along the paved bicycle path that follows the Recreational Trail … and you are there!

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