If you are the outdoorsy and sporty kind, you can indulge in a wide range of outdoor sports, games and activities in Niagara. Water sports and water-related activities are especially good and there’s everything from fishing and sailing to swimming and beach games. A few adventurous activities too are available for those who like their thrills.
From hiking to water sports, cycling to yoga, there are numerous outdoor sport activities to take part in within the Niagara Region.
Water sports and water-related activities are especially fun. There is everything from fishing and sailing to swimming and beach games. A few adventurous activities too are available for those who like a thrill.
Niagara’s South Coast provides plenty of opportunities for fishing. Go fishing with Get It Wet Fishing Charters at Port Colborne or try Sport Fishing on Lake Erie. Brag about your catch including salmon, lake trout, brown trout and steelhead.
Beaches are aplenty along St. Catharines, Port Colborne and Fort Erie. One of Lake Erie’s smaller beaches, Bernard Beach is a lovely place to swim or relax. Crystal Beach is a charming place known for its clear waters and waterfront nightlife with bars, restaurants and shops. Cedar Bay Beach, at Centennial Park, in Port Colborne, is great for a swim. It also has tennis, soccer, baseball and skating facilities. Other wonderful beaches include Crescent Beach, Sunset Beach and Nickel Beach.
Feel the thrill by scuba diving in Lake Erie–a wonderful way to explore the waters that contain reefs and sunken ships. Speed along the Niagara River with Whirlpool Jet Boat tours located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Get propelled into the air over the waters while at FlyBoard Niagara in Niagara’s Benchlands. Do not forget to explore the Welland Canals Parkway route which stretches from St. Catharines to Port Colborne.
Enjoy skating on the ice rink at the Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake as well.
