Niagara Parks Commission

Ministry

Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries

URL

www.niagaraparks.com

Address

OAK HALL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, P.O. BOX 150, 7400 PORTAGE ROAD SOUTH
NIAGARA FALLS
L2E6T2

Phone

(905) 356-2241; 1-877-642-7275

Background

Niagara Parks Act, RSO 1990, C. N.3, S. 3 (opens a new window)

Function

The commission maintains, preserves and enhances the beauty and surroundings of the Horseshoe Falls and the Niagara River from Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the enjoyment of current and future visitors while maintaining financial independence.

Membership

The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints between ten and twelve members of whom four are appointed on the specific recommendation of the councils of the a) Regional Municipality of Niagara, b) the Town of Fort Erie, c) the City of Niagara Falls and d) the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may designate a member as chair and a member as vice-chair.

Term

A vacancy may be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Meetings

The commission is scheduled to meet every other month.

Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 2 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies