FEATURED INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Welland Canals Heritage Park (Investment Required: $118-$130 million)
Spectacular site encircling the Welland Canal, adjacent to Lock 3 Visitor Centre (museum, restaurant, observation deck) and future St. Lawrence Seaway Interpretive Centre. An engineering marvel and maritime legacy to promote and expand on, with remnants of earlier canals, recreational trails and nearby UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve adding to the development opportunities. Parkway Master Plan projects 2.6 million people spending $218 million annually on this scenic tourist route. Potential National Park designation will bring Parks Canada branding and advertising recognition.

Site potential: Campgrounds, serviced RV park, houseboat sites, themed retail,
restaurants and entertainment, farmer's market, concessions…

Niagara Falls Motorsport & Entertainment District (Investment Required: $260-$390 million)
Site of a proposed International Speedway hosting up to 150,000 spectators at 20 major weekend racing events a year, serving the National Hot Rod Association, NASCAR, Indy and CART. The complex will also provide a venue for concerts and an ideal site for racing-related research and development in aerodynamics, high-performance engine and tire testing, automotive and petroleum products. QEW highway frontage - 10 minutes from Niagara Falls or Buffalo, 60 minutes from Toronto.

Site potential: Hotels and themed restaurants, amusements, outlet shopping full
service RV parks and associated retail convenience retail facilities…

Gateway Fort Erie (Investment Required: $79-$105 million)
Dynamic, busy site on-route to/from the Peace Bridge to USA (5 minutes) and Niagara Falls (15 minutes). Direct access to 6.5 million passenger and 1.4 million commercial vehicles a year and growing. Near parks, open space and golf courses. Adjacent to Fort Erie Racetrack and Slots, Civic Centre, Leisureplex (sports, trade show, convention, concert facility) and numerous future high-profile developments including an urban entertainment visitor complex, an archaeological attraction and a business park logistics centre.

Site potential: Travel information centre, fuelling station, convenience retail, hotel and food services, major truck stop and restaurant complex, RV park…

Port Colborne Harbour (Investment Required: $68-$134 million)
Picturesque sandy shores of Lake Erie and both sides of Welland Canal's south entrance (20 minutes from the US). In transition from industrial to public, recreation and tourism-related use. Slated to become a main terminus in the Welland Canals Parkway and trails system. Historic and modern maritime backdrop setting. Boating/fishing haven. Century old shops, freighters, cruise ships, yachts and tall ships! Protected harbour and two new marinas.

Site potential: Themed pedestrian shopping districts, shuttle ferry and cruise ship reception facilities, residential development, adult communities and business parks offering lifestyle amenities (golf, waterfront, beach, trails)….