🏖 Waterfront loops

Sunsets and skyline runs outside the Clifton chaos

Catch the light where the locals do—north along Lake Ontario. Start with Port Dalhousie Lighthouse golden hour walks, jump to Sunset Beach when the wind drops, then loop through the SkyWheel skyline before the tourist rush arrives.

• Morning plank at Port Dalhousie pier, flat water ideal for paddle boards.
• Sunset Beach picnic tables + free parking just off Lakeshore Rd.
• Niagara SkyWheel vantage for neon skyline shots after dark.

🌿 Escarpment & gorge trails

Carolinian canopy, river spray, and winter-proof routes

Short Hills Provincial Park still takes the crown for quiet sunrise runs, but we now pair it with Balls Falls for waterfalls and White Water Walk for the Niagara River soundtrack. Low light? Use the new concrete overlook at DeCew to keep your shoes dry.

• Trailhead QR boards now live at Pelham Rd / Wiley intersections.
• River walk has tactile paving + rail lighting for dawn missions.
• Parking fills fast on weekends—arrive before 9 a.m. or stage at nearby conservation lots.

🏙 Downtown + neighbourhood energy

Where the after-work crowd actually meets

Downtown St. Catharines is in its mural era—grab a latte along James St., walk through Montebello Park, then head south to Jordan Village when you need a wine-country breather. These are the backdrops we use when shooting sticker campaigns.

• Niagara Stands Out HQ banner set on Queenston blocks.
• Montebello lawns hosting winter markets + DJ nights.
• Jordan wine shops open late Fridays with live folk sets.

📍 Landmarks & memorials

Escarpment history and the people who built it

From Brock's Monument overlooking the gorge to the in-progress Neil Peart memorial at Lakeside Park, these are the stops that anchor our tours. Drop a sticker on your case, snap the shot, and keep moving.