In total, the commission is in charge of about of parkland along the river, in addition to the
Niagara Parkway which spans . In this corridor, 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
Parks Canada. Niagara Parks also operated the
People Mover, a shuttle bus system intended to aid transportation along the Niagara River and help reduce automobile crowding near the Falls. The buses were powered by
propane and included a trailer unit during most popular hours. In the long term, the commission is planning for a fixed track transit system along the Niagara Parkway, although no decision has been taken on the exact technology to be used. In the meantime, the Commission joined forces with
Niagara Falls Transit to launch the fully accessible
WEGO bus system in 2012, and in the process discontinued the People Mover service.
Commission's sites and attractions Chippawa Battlefield Park: site of the
Battle of Chippawa in the
War of 1812 and a
National Historic Site •
Dufferin Islands •
Falls Incline Railway:
funicular railway connecting
Table Rock Welcome Centre to the hotels in the
Fallsview Tourist Area •
Hornblower Niagara Cruises: boat trips along the Niagara River to the Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls (formerly operated by
Maid of the Mist), operated under contract by
Hornblower Cruises •
Laura Secord Homestead: historic home of
Laura Secord, a heroine of the
War of 1812, and a
National Historic Site on the
Laura Secord Legacy Trail • Mackenzie Printery: printing museum located in the home of historic politician and journalist
William Lyon Mackenzie, leader of the
Upper Canada Rebellion • McFarland House, Niagara-on-the-Lake •
Niagara Glen Nature Reserve •
Niagara Parks School of Horticulture: a training centre for horticulturalists and gardeners •
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens •
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory •
Oak Hall: historic home of mining tycoon
Harry Oakes, now used for administrative offices •
Old Fort Erie: historic British fort and a
National Historic SiteQueen Victoria Park • Queenston Floral Clock •
Table Rock Welcome Centre: visitor's centre in
Niagara Falls with observation decks, restaurants, and shopping areas •
Journey Behind the Falls: tourist attraction consisting of tunnels and observation platforms adjacent to and behind the Horseshoe Falls •
Whirlpool Aero Car: a scenic cable car ride which crosses over the
Niagara Whirlpool •
Niagara Parks Power Station: a decommissioned power station on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. The restored facility includes immersive exhibits, restored artifacts and interactive storytelling • Floral Showhouse: a greenhouse featuring several floral shows each year, celebrating major holidays, community events and the beauty of nature • White Water Walk: a quarter-mile boardwalk located along the shoreline of the Lower Niagara River providing a close view of the class six rapids ==Niagara Heritage Trail==