The Friendship Trail extends 16 kms across the Town of Fort Erie, running parallel to the north shore of Lake Erie. Beginning at the Port Colborne border in the west, this relaxing and picturesque trail takes visitors through lush farmland, quaint villages, pristine watersheds, and quiet residential areas as it leads to historic Old Fort Erie, waterfront parks, and the Niagara River Recreation Trail .

Much of the trail is located upon an abandoned rail line, meaning it is relatively level and smooth - an easy ride for children and adults alike.ÊThe trail is used by walkers, hikers, cyclists and rollerbladers in the summer, and hikers and cross-country skiers in the winter. Of course, the trail is also wheelchair accessible.

The Friendship Trail forms the southerly link of the Greater Niagara Circle Route, a 150km multi-use trail system in various stages of completion at the east end of the Niagara Peninsula. The Friendship Trail is also part of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail - connecting to Trenton, Ontario, and the 17,000km Trans-Canada Trail - connecting to Victoria, British Columbia, St. John, Newfoundland and Tuktyuktuk. Free Parking is available in municipal parking lots off Ridge Road, Crescent Road, and Lakeshore Road. Ridgeway, at the westerly end of the Trail, provides an ideal trailhead with ample parking and a wide variety of commercial facilities and eating establishments.