The Niagara Parks Commission / Commission Des Parcs Du Niagara
In 1885, the Province of Ontario established The Niagara Parks Commission as part of an international effort to preserve the natural scenery around Niagara Falls. Originally, the Commission included Colonel Casimir Gzowski, Chairman, John W. Langmuir and J. Grant Macdonald, and was responsible for making the park self-financing while keeping admission free to the public. The Commissioners acquired parkland along the river to create Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park, which opened on May 24, 1888. Beginning with a 62.2 hectare park, the Commission has grown to administer a world famous, 1720-hectare park along the full length of the Niagara River, nationally and provincially significant historic sites, botanical gardens, a horticultural school, and recreation areas, while remaining financially self-sufficient.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1888.
Location. 43° 4.692′ N, 79° 4.73′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker can be reached from Niagara Parkway, half a kilometer north of Fraser Hill, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the pedestrian walkway overlooking the falls, just east of Parking Lot #1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls ON L2G, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Niagara Falls Park and River Railway Powerhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Heredia (within shouting distance of this marker); Tightrope Walker Nik Wallenda (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Table Rock House (about 150 meters away); Wm. B. Rankine (about 210 meters away); Table Rock (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Nikola Tesla (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Nikola Tesla (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
More about this marker. Marker is a metal plaque, mounted on the railing overlooking Horseshoe Falls. The marker inscription is bilingual, printed in English on the left side and French on the right side.
Also see . . .
1. Niagara Parks History.
The Niagara Parks Commission was established in 1885 to control the lands and buildings immediately surrounding the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
Niagara Parks operates like a city within a city, with its own police services, road maintenance, waste collection and other services. During the height of the tourist season, Niagara Parks employs over 1,700 staff: approximately 300 full-time and 1,400 seasonal employees. (Submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Niagara Parks Commission.
The Commission was founded in 1885 and charged with preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and the Niagara River corridor as a public greenspace and environmental heritage.
The NPC manages numerous trails, historic sites, picnic areas, and attractions. The Commission formerly managed Navy Island National Historic Site under a lease agreement with the Parks Canada. (Submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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