The Niagara Parkway, formerly known as Niagara Boulevard and historically as the Niagara Road, is a scenic road in the province of Ontario that travels on the Canadian side of the Niagara River from the town of Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The Niagara Boulevard was originally the section only from Fort Erie to Chippawa and the northern portion was referred to as the Niagara Parkway.
The Niagara Parkway is a two-lane minor arterial road with a 60 km/h speed limit for the majority of its length, although the section from Hiram Avenue to Upper Rapids Boulevard in Niagara Falls is a four lane divided road signed at 40 km/h .
East of the Mather Circle, the road becomes known as Niagara Parkway and proceeds north through downtown Fort Erie, beneath the International Railway Bridge.
Traffic is diverted west to cross the river at Portage Road, where it then resumes on the Niagara Parkway at Kings Bridge Park.
As the Niagara Wine Festival kicks off, marking its 64th year, efforts are being made to ensure the staple St. Catharines event stays fresh and entertaining.
This year’s festival will feature 29 wineries and 12 culinary vendors within Montebello Park, with a total 40 wineries included through the Discovery Pass Experiences program. Winery visits with the passes begin this Saturday, with festivities at the park kicking off the following weekend.
Prior to the Grande Parade, held Sept. 26, a pre-show filled will a variety of entertainers will get underway in front of St. Catharines city hall and at the corner of Ontario and St. Paul Streets. The pre-show will kick off at 9:30 a.m. followed by the parade at 11.
In addition to live entertainment and an abundance of wine to try, the festival includes a variety of wine seminars and a children’s area for families.
Montebello Park festival hours:
Friday, Sept. 18 and 25, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19 and 26, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20 and 27, noon to 8 p.m.
For a full schedule and more information, visit www.niagarawinefestival.com.
