Quality of Life

Live, work, play…finding the ideal balance comes naturally in the Niagara Region. The quality of life here is nothing short of superb, with a widely varied and reasonably priced housing supply available.

Niagara enjoys a unique microclimate, conducive not only to its world-famous fruit orchards and thriving vineyards but also to the year-round enjoyment of those who live here.

Recreational and leisure opportunities abound, with Niagara’s multitude of parks, hiking and biking trails, conservation areas, sports fields and community centres, as well as its array of championship calibre golf courses. Annual arts, festivals and cultural events reflect both the centuries-old traditions of Niagara and the diverse backgrounds of immigrants welcomed to the area more recently.

Opportunities for higher education are available at both Brock University and Niagara College. The Region's hospitals and health care facilities are excellent, as is Niagara's police force. Shopping is plentiful, from big malls to one-of-a-kind stores on downtown streets to farmer’s markets. And public transit makes it easy to get around and enjoy it all.