People always ask me what my favourite spot along the Niagara Parkway is. Well, I’m going to let my secret out of the bag. It’s Locus Grove. Okay, you’re saying where is it? It is eight kilometers north from the falls. But you have to look carefully to find the entrance. Only a small sign just before the traffic circle in front of the entrance to Queenston Height Park indicates the roadway to the grove. This is a piece of heaven. It’s like entering an outdoor cathedral of tall gracious trees. You’ll find you’re on the edge of the Niagara River and across the river is where the falls began some 12,000 years ago.
Here’s where the world slows down. Take a book or newspaper to read and watch the kettle of Turkey Vultures as they float on the warm air currents over the forest of trees and Niagara River. Chipmunks and squirrels put on a great display as they play amongst the trees. Bring some peanuts. This morning I rode my bike along the Niagara Recreational Trail to the grove and when I was there I happened to even spot a bald eagle. Life couldn’t get any better than this.
