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Celebrate with NIAGARA PARKS WELCOME to Niagara Parks Celebrate WITH NIAGARA PARKS WELCOME TO Niagara Parks Niagara Parks is committed to preserving the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River corridor. Ontario’s only 56-kilometre outdoor adventure museum is home to natural wonder attractions, stunning golf courses and exclusive, locally sourced restaurant venues overlooking Niagara Falls. 2 3 At Niagara Parks, we’re committed to supporting the many talented growers, producers and craftspeople that make up Ontario’s strong food, beverage and agricultural sectors. All five of the full-service restaurants operating under NIAGARA PARKS Niagara Parks Culinary are Feast On certified by the Culinary Tourism Alliance. The Feast On accreditation recognizes businesses committed to sourcing and showcasing Ontario foods and alcoholic beverages within their establishments. Special Features • Complimentary falls • Covered terrace overlooking the illumination in falls located at Queen Victoria company colours Place Restaurant • Create an unforgettable • Complimentary linens are experience by including a stunning provided for private events fireworks display at your event • Include a blast of history to • WEGO bus transportation to your event. Book a fun and Niagara Parks venues is available interactive Soldier experience at a special group rate to entertain your guests • Unique, customized themed • Add a memorable Victorian menus prepared by our award-winning chefs style touch your private party with a charming • Indoor restaurant venues for performance by our receptions and seated dinners holiday carolers 4 5 AT Table Rock Centre The original Table Rock building was one of the oldest structures taken over by Niagara Parks in 1886. This venue was a starting point for the Scenic Tunnels, now known as Journey Behind the Falls. In 1926, the old Table Rock House was demolished, and a new Table Rock House was built further south next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. 6 7 Table Rock House RESTAURANT Table Rock Centre features two levels of dining venues and attractions, all of which can be incorporated into your special event to create a memorable experience for your attendees. Host your cocktail reception in the Grand Hall, followed Our award-winning chef would be delighted to create by a sit-down, plated dinner in the adjacent Table Rock exquisite Niagara-themed food stations. Additional House Restaurant for up to 240 attendees. Table Rock areas of Table Rock Centre may also be incorporated House Restaurant is breathtakingly situated at the very into your experience for up to 2,000 attendees. edge of Niagara Falls, and all seating features clear views of the Horseshoe Falls and upper Niagara River. Add some wonder to your event by including the Journey Behind the Falls attraction. Take a journey Our menus feature the freshest ingredients from local deep below and behind the heart of Niagara, and farms and a large selection of VQA Niagara wines. stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 storeys above! This is as close as you can get to the falls itself. 8 9 Table Rock Centre Grand Hall Horseshoe Falls FLOOR PLANS SQUARE VENUE/ROOM BANQUET RECEPTION FEET with Table Rock 200 dance floor North Lower 4,500 without 250 House Restaurant 240 dance floor Gift Shop Mall Restaurant & 7,380 240 400 Grand Hall Upper Level 11,735 - 600 Entire Venue 19,543 - 1,500 Journey Behind the Falls Attraction Grand Hall Horseshoe Falls To WEGO Loop Table Rock House TABLE ROCK Restaurant Horseshoe Niagara Parkway CENTRE GROUND Landing Patio LEVEL On-site Bar & Kitchens Lounge Gift Shop Niagara’s Fury Attraction TABLE ROCK CENTRE UPPER LEVEL Bridge of Flowers To Parking and Falls Incline Railway Niagara Parkway 10 11 Queen Victoria Place RESTAURANT Originally known as the Refectory when built in 1904, this stately building was modeled after a swiss chalet with a distinctive copper roof. Steeped in history, the walls of this fascinating building were formed by 12,000-year-old boulder stones salvaged from bed of the rushing Niagara River. 12 13 Queen Victoria Place RESTAURANT A dramatic dining experience over the falls at Queen Victoria Place Restaurant Queen Victoria Place Restaurant is located Today, our chefs serve the very best of on the upper level of the historic Queen Niagara through a locally sourced menu, Victoria Place. It offers a spectacular paired with a diverse Niagara VQA wine list panoramic view of both the American and and Ontario craft beer selection. Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Summer nights sizzle on the Queen Victoria Place Restaurant Capture the magic of the holiday season at covered terrace as attendees enjoy the falls the Winter Festival of Lights which features illuminations and amazing fireworks. millions of dazzling lights in Queen Victoria Park and throughout Niagara Parks. Constructed in 1904, this stately building was the former residence of the commissioners of Niagara Parks. 14 15 Queen Victoria Place Restaurant FLOOR PLAN VENUE/ROOM SQUARE FEET BANQUET RECEPTION 200 with dance floor Indoor Dining Room 4,815 400 220 without dance floor 200 with dance floor Outdoor Terrace 4,790 300 300 without dance floor 80 with dance floor South Terrace Only 1,596 100 100 without dance floor South Terrace & Fort 2,395 150 150 Entire Venue 9,605 520 600 Horseshoe Falls Washroom Bar Buffet Room Lounge Up Washroom Down Hall Bar Indoor Dining Room Parking Lot Up Up Up Up South Terrace Fort Outdoor Terrace Falls View Entrance 16 17 Queenston Heights RESTAURANT Queenston Heights has been a popular picnic and recreation area for generations. As early as 1895, visitors travelled by ferry from Toronto to enjoy the beautiful views and parkland. A restaurant was first built in 1900, and the current building with its outdoor patio was built in 1939, using Queenston limestone with a red tile roof. 18 19 Queenston Heights RESTAURANT A breathtaking view of the Niagara River from Queenston Heights Restaurant Enjoy a serene setting with a stunning view Located just 15 minutes north of the falls on of the scenic vineyards from the elegant the beautiful Niagara Parkway, at the foot dining room, the banquet room below or of Brock’s Monument, Queenston Heights the open-air covered terrace. Groups can Restaurant is well known for its Sunday brunch. enjoy themed cuisine prepared by our Awe-inspiring views of the winding Niagara award-winning Niagara Parks chefs and River and local vineyards, are matched only by sip and sample vintages from our diverse delicious, locally sourced culinary creations at collection of Niagara VQA wines. Our this Feast On certified restaurant boasting a Niagara Parks Heritage team can also full VQA wine and Ontario craft beer list. arrange an exclusive soldier re-enactment and musket demonstration at historic The expertly maintained Queenston Heights Brock’s Monument. Park offers the absolutely perfect backdrop for your private event. 20 21 Queenston Heights Restaurant FLOOR PLAN VENUE/ROOM SQUARE FEET BANQUET RECEPTION Main Dining Room 2904 135 165 Terrace 1568 80 140 View of Niagara River Gorge Queenston Heights Restaurant Dining Room Outdoor Terrace Entrance 22 23 Legends on the Niagara GOLF COMPLEX This golf facility opened the summer of 2001 with two 18-hole championship courses, one 9-hole course, as well as a 360-degree circular driving range. Adjacent to the historic Battle of Chippawa site, this War of 1812-inspired venue is an unprecedented setting with natural and cultural heritage at its very core. 24 25 Legends on the Niagara GOLF COMPLEX Championship Courses and Stunning Event Venues The first of its kind in Canada, this Thomas McBroom, these Audubon-certified magnificent golf complex features two golf courses take full advantage of a unrivaled 18-hole championship courses. supremely natural site. The complex also features a 9-hole executive Legends is ideal for your next company short course, a 45-acre, 360° driving range, function or tournament with an unparalleled and the Legends Golf Academy, all less than play experience and full service banquet 15 minutes from the falls. Designed by options at the spectacular Legends Clubhouse. renowned architects Douglas Carrick and USSHER’S CREEK BATTLEFIELD CHIPPAWA Yardage 7180 Yardage 7309 Yardage 2159 Par 72 Par 72 Par 30 26 27 Legends on the Niagara Golf Complex FLOOR PLAN VENUE/ROOM SQUARE FEET BANQUET RECEPTION BOARDROOM Legends Boardroom 754 - - 22 Legends Banquet 200 with a dance floor 3,014 400 90 Room East/West 230 no dance floor Legends Banquet 1,507 80 200 45 Room East Legends Banquet 1,507 80 200 45 Room West Foyer 1,723 80 100 - Terrace 4,144 200 200 - 18th Hole Lake View Lower Terrace Outdoor Terrace Public Restaurant Banquet Banquet Room Room West East Kitchen Boardroom Women’s Men’s Washroom Washroom Foyer Grand Hall Pro Shop 28 29 Whirlpool Golf Course CLUBHOUSE Designed by famous golf course architect Stanley Thompson, the course officially opened on July 2, 1951, with an international golf tournament between four well-known professionals. Ten thousand spectators witnessed the defeat of the Canadians, Stan Leonard and Bob Gray by the American players, Dr. Cary Middlecoff and Jimmy Demaret. During the first year of operation, the course saw play by some eighteen thousand, two hundred and fifty-one people and by mid-1980 the course had seen its one millionth player. 30 31 Whirlpool Golf Course CLUBHOUSE Overlooking the majestic Niagara Whirlpool and Gorge Ranked as one of the top public golf courses The clubhouse sits along the tree-lined in Canada, the Whirlpool Golf Course is Niagara Parkway with a panoramic view of located against the backdrop of the Niagara the greens. Overlook the 18th hole and enjoy River whirlpool and gorge. The Whirlpool Niagara VQA wines, craft beer and locally Clubhouse Restaurant and Lounge overlooks sourced fare.
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