Scenic Views · Fishing · Ontario
A free pull-off on the Niagara Parkway near Queenston, ON, looking across the Niagara River to Lewiston, New York. On clear days you can pick out Toronto's CN Tower. Parking fills on weekends.
This outlook sits on the Niagara River Parkway north of Queenston, where the river widens on its way to Lake Ontario. The view takes in the river, the US shore at Lewiston, and, on a clear day, the CN Tower across the lake. Reviewers call it a good stop in both summer and winter.
Parking is free and the stop takes only a few minutes, which makes it an easy break on the drive between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The main drawback is space: the small lot can fill completely on weekends.
The Niagara Parkway and its recreational trail run along the river, with other parking areas that offer fishing access along the way. The Niagara River is open to angling with an Ontario licence, though there's no shore access from the outlook itself. Cyclists on the parkway trail often stop here too.
Watch for traffic pulling on and off the parkway, and visit on a weekday if you want an easier time parking.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 165 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
