MILLENNIUM RECREATIONAL TRAIL:
DR HENRY G ACRES PATHWAY:
JOHN McCALL MacBAIN PATHWAY:
CANADA 150 PATHWAY:
ROTARY STORYBOOK PATHWAY:
PAISLEY JANVARY POOL PATHWAY:
NIAGARA FALLS LIONS LEGACY PATHWAY:
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO CANADA
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Last Updated: March 30, 2025
Length: Millennium Recreational Trail; 5.8 miles (9.3 km) [Including connections between Sections]
Section 1: Dr Henry G Acres Pathway [Southern End]; 0.7 miles (1.2 km)
Section 2: John McCall MacBain Pathway; 1.3 miles (2.1 km)
Section 3: Canada 150 Pathway; 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
Section 4: Rotary Storybook Pathway; 0.7 miles (1.2 km)
Section 5: Paisley Janvary Pool Pathway; 1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Section 6: Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway [Northern End]; 0.6 miles (1 km)
Difficulty: Easy. Flat paved trail.
Directions: From Niagara Falls, NY take the Rainbow Bridge into Canada along Route 420.
To start from the Oakwood Drive parking lot: John McCall MacBain Pathway [Southern Section] & Canada 150 Pathway [South Central Section]; Continue along Route 420 to QE Way and head south. Take exit 27 to Route 49 east. Take your first left on Oakwood Dr. Parking lot on your right.
To start from the Portage Road parking lot: Paisley Janvary Pool Pathway [North Central Section]; Travel 1.5 miles along Route 420 and take the Drummond Rd exit. Turn left on Valley Way, then right on Drummond Rd. Cross over the Hydro Canal and turn right on Morrison Rd, then your first left on Portage Rd. Parking lot on your right.
To start from the Stanley Ave parking lot: Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway [Northern Section]; Travel 1.5 miles along Route 420 and take the Drummond Rd exit. Turn left on Valley Way, then right on Drummond Rd. Travel 1.2 miles to Thorold Stone Rd and turn right. Turn left on Stanley Rd just before the Hydro Canal. Parking lot on your right.
The Millennium Recreational Trail consists of 6 Sections of trail alongside the Hydro-Canal, also known as the Queenston Chippawa Canal. Its journey begins at the Niagara River which is diverted along the Lower Welland River to the Queenston Chippawa Canal, which then powers the Sir Adam Beck Generating Station. Visit; MILLENNIUM RECREATIONAL TRAIL for more information.
Millennium Recreational Trail:
I haven't ridden any of these trails. All the trails are paved, flat and travel above the Hydro Canal. Map Boards are located in the parking lots. A mesh fence separates you from the Canal and so, I'm not sure how much of a view you'll get of the Canal.
Section 1: Dr Henry G Acres Pathway:
Starting from the McLeod Road parking lot [Southern End]; The Dr Henry G A Pathway travels South, along the Eastern Side of the Hydro-Canal. It ends at Dorchester Rd after 0.7 miles.
Note; To connect to Section 2, exit the parking lot and travel left, along a sidewalk, over the Canal and head right, across McLeod Rd.
Section 2: John McCall MacBain Pathway:
The wide, paved John McCall MacBain Pathway continues North, past the Oakwood Drive parking lot. [Continuing Mileage] A pavilion and Map Board are located here. This section travels along the Western Side of the Hydro-Canal and is separated from the Canal by a chain link fence and trees. Doesn't appear that you can actually see the Canal the whole route. This partially open trail travels along an open wooded corridor. The trail splits.
Note; Straight brings you up to Lundy's Lane.
Bear right and travel underneath Lundy's Lane at 2.2 miles.
Section 3: Canada 150 Pathway:
Here, the Canada 150 Pathway continues North, passing through Royal Manor Park (playground) before veering Northeast, out to Royal Manor Dr at 2.7 miles.
Note; To connect to Section 4, head right, on-road, along Royal Manor Dr (low traffic) to Dorchester Rd and cross over. Head, left, on-road, over Route 420. Caution; This bridge only contains a sidewalk with no barrier between you and high speed traffic. Pick up the paved trail on your right, just after crossing over this bridge, at 3.1 miles.
Section 4: Rotary Storybook Pathway:
[Continuing Mileage] The Rotary Storywalk Pathway continues Northwest, along the Western Side of the Hydro-Canal. 14 Storywalk boards have been installed and visitors will be able to read portions of children’s books written by famous Canadian authors. The trail passes by Carolyn Park (playground), before ending at Drummond Rd after 3.8 miles.
Note; To connect to Section 5, head left, along the wide paved trail to Morrison St, then right, where the paved trail continues alongside Morrison St. This brings you to the Portage Road parking lot at 4.1 miles. Map Board
Section 5: Paisley Janvary Pool Pathway:
The wide, paved Paisley Janvary Pool Pathway continues Northwest, along the Western Side of the Hydro-Canal, along an open wooded corridor. Come to Thorold Stone Rd at 5.2 Miles. Map Board located here.
Section 6: Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway:
A cross light takes you over to the Stanley Avenue parking lot. Picnic tables located here. The paved Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Pathway continues Northwest, along an open corridor. Cross an old rail bed at 5.4 miles and travel underneath an active RR line, before coming to an intersection at 5.7 miles.
Note; Left takes you up to Whirlpool Rd after 5.8 miles and the end of the Millennium Recreational Trail.
Note; Right, East, a pedestrian bridge over the Hydro Canal leads to a paved trail alongside Whirlpool Rd. This brings you to the Niagara Pkwy, where you can connect to the Niagara River Recreational Trail after 0.2 miles.
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