Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Welland

"Why You Should Go: Niagara Glen Nature Centre is a picturesque nature destination for hiking and bouldering. 4-kilometres of rugged paths run through Carolinian Forest and the Niagara River Whirlpool."

"Felker’s Falls Conservation Area is a beautiful spot just steps away from an urban environment. This escarpment area is forested and features Felker’s Falls, a 20-metre ribbon waterfall, scenic vantage points and trails, including the Peter Street Trail, a wheelchair..."

"Felker’s Falls Conservation Area is easily accessible by wheelchairs and strollers on the Peter Street trail. There’s a viewing platform to take in the sight of the 22-metre-tall waterfall."

"Just south of Table Rock Centre and the new Niagara Parks Power Station (opening July 1st), you'll find the hidden gem that is the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse. Tour seasonal displays within the tropical foyer and three stunning display houses. Beyond the foyer doors, guests can also enjoy outdoor gardens and ponds featuring a miniature village and train."

"This attraction was constructed by the Niagara Parks Commission in 1945. In 1980, a reception centre and display house were added to the original 11,000 sq."

"Sitting on 264 acres of rich natural landscape, Tifft Nature Preserve is one of the largest municipal nature preserves in the state of New York."

"Endorsed by Accessibility Niagara, Heartland Forest is an outdoor area of wheelchair accessible hiking trails, fish ponds (catch and release with your own gear), animal carvings, and a tree house in the middle of the woods. Also enjoy their playground, with a custom merry-go-round, swing, and unique fire pit that accommodate wheelchairs safely and easily. We had a lot of fun here, just letting the kids explore."

"At the other end of Delaware Park you can find the magnificent Buffalo Zoo, which has long been one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Opened in 1875, it contains all kinds of incredible animals with everything from rhinos and tigers to sloths, sea lions, and spectacled bears on show. A firm favorite with families, its spacious enclosures and educational exhibits contain over a thousand mammals and birds, reptiles, and amphibians."

"This is a different sort of nature representation, but you’ll find it just as important as the botanical ones. If you want to know anything about how animals live and function, the Buffalo Zoo is one of the best places to go in New York. This zoo speaks to the huge importance of the animal kingdom."

"A post shared by The Buffalo Zoo (@buffalo_zoo) on Mar 18, 2020 at 8:09am PDT. There’s a reason that the Buffalo Zoo is the second largest tourist attraction in western New York!. It’s because the animals are so cute."

"Great Wolf Lodge is located a 3.2-km (2-mi) drive from Niagara Falls and features its own indoor and outdoor water park. The property also offers miniature golf and spa facilities for adults and children. The hotel features indoor and outdoor swimming pools and three hot tubs for guests’ use."

"Offering free admission to the on-site indoor and outdoor water parks, Great Wolf Lodge is located 3.2 km from Niagara Falls. It boasts spas, miniature golf and spacious suites with flat-screen cable TVs. Great Wolf Lodge features 3 hot tubs and indoor and outdoor pools."

"Used to order the takeout for my crew at work and remember everyone loving their food and making sure I ordered from these guys again. The breaded shrimp is excellent!"

"I ordered the Pad Thai with Chicken (10.99) and the pork wontons ($6.50) and was not disappointed. The pad Thai was flavorful and the medium spice level ..."