THE NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION
Title
THE NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION
Description
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.
Ontario Heritage Trust, a not-for-profit agency of the Government of Ontario
Ontario Heritage Trust, a not-for-profit agency of the Government of Ontario
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
April 13, 2020
Files
Collection
Citation
Sarah J. McCabe, “THE NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed May 16, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/300.