Thursday, February 5, 2026
An agreement has been reached for sustainable stewardship of Niagara Shores Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON.
Niagara Shores Park is a 14-hectare forested area within Parks Canada’s lakeshore properties at 1515 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake. The property is managed by Parks Canada as part of the Niagara National Historic Sites.
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) has approved a License of Occupation Agreement with Parks Canada. The agreement, approved by the NPCA board on Dec. 19 2025 supports the ongoing care, planning and stewardship of Niagara Shores Park.
“I want to thank Parks Canada and the NPCA for coming together to move this forward, as well as the Harmony Residents group for their advocacy. I also wish to thank Council for its leadership, and Councillor Kaiser for spearheading key discussions at the regional level. This has required steady coordination over time, including site tours and valuable conversations at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Rural Ontario Municipal Association conferences that helped keep momentum moving,” Naigara-on-the-Lake mayor Gary Zalepa said.
he agreement creates opportunities to explore land care and maintenance, research and studies, and the development of a future land management plan in consultation with the community, a Niagara-on-the-Lake release said.
With the agreement in place, the release added, NPCA will prepare a work plan guide priorities and activities for Niagara Shores Park.
PCA, Parks Canada, and Niagara-on-the-Lake will continue working together to explore potential improvements that support safe access and a positive resident and visitor experience, the release said.
