News from the Constituency Office of Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates whose Riding includes Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie
Posted July 7th, 2026 on Niagara At Large
Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates speaking at super packed town hall he hjosted over Ford government plan to build amusement ride on Queen Victoria Park lands near Horseshoe Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS — MPP Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls) hosted a standing-room only town hall at Club Italia last night (Monday, July 6th, 2026) to hear the communities’ concerns and to push back against Doug Ford’s proposed Ferris wheel in Queen Victoria Park.
“Last night (Monday, July 6th, 2026), we packed Club Italia,” said Gates. “I’ve done a lot of town halls, and I have never seen a crowd like that. This room was the public consultation Niagara residents deserved before a RFP (request for proposal) ever went out and put in jeopardy Queen Victoria Park, a beautiful greenspace next to one of the greatest natural wonders in the world.
“HOCO Ltd., a local operator, has put forward a second proposal to invest in our current Ferris Wheel to ensure Queen Victoria Park is not touched. There has been no formal cancellation of the RFP from the Premier, his Minister, or the Niagara Parks Commission.
“Doug Ford and his government refused to consult. It has become increasingly clear over the past few weeks that Niagara can support smart investment without paving over our greenspace. Residents want more than just public comments; they want confirmation from the Premier that he will direct Niagara Parks to formally withdraw his RFP for a second Ferris wheel at Queen Victoria Park.”
MPP Gates wrote a letter signed by nearly 1,000 attendees calling on the Premier to protect Queen Victoria Park, and direct Niagara Parks to formally withdraw the RFP. Photos from the event can be found here and here.
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