Queen Street Secondary Plan

Queen Street Secondary Plan

Queen Street Secondary Plan (OPA-04-2026) – Public Information Centre #1 on November 17, 2026

Public Information Centre 

We invite you to join us and share your feedback! You are invited to attend an in-person, Public Information Centre (PIC) to learn more about the project and next steps, ask questions and provide feedback.  Notice details are available on the Town’s Public Planning Notices webpage.

Date: November 17, 2026

Time: 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. 

  • Early Access Quiet Half-Hour: 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    A quieter, lower stimulus environment opportunity will be provided to view the PIC materials from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This period will have reduced lighting to support community members who require a low-stimulus environment to comfortably participate. Who is this for? If you require a low-stimulus environment to comfortably participate in the upcoming Public Information Centre, this space is for you. If you do not need this environment, please plan to arrive when general doors open at 5:00pm. 

Location: Simpson Room, Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0 

No registration is required. Attendees are welcome to drop in at any time during the event.

If you would like to submit a question or comment about the Queen Street Secondary Plan, contact Fiona Main, Senior Policy Planner, at 905-468-3266 ext. 331 or via email at fiona.main@notl.com.

About the Project

The Town has retained The Biglieri Group Ltd. to lead the Queen Street Secondary Plan project. The project will consider the business community, tourism, transportation, infrastructure, public spaces, the relationship and interface between the Queen Street commercial area and surrounding established residential neighbourhoods, and opportunities for future compatible growth, all within the context of the area’s historic character. 

Key project objectives include:

  • Protecting and enhancing the Town's unique heritage and cultural identity, including the character of Old Town and the Queen-Picton Heritage Conservation District;
  • Managing growth in a way that respects heritage, infrastructure capacity, the environment and community character;
  • Supporting a vibrant and diverse local economy while considering tourism and seasonal activity;
  • Improving pedestrian safety, walkability, accessibility, active transportation and transportation connections;
  • Considering parking needs and potential alternative parking and transportation options;
  • Reviewing the use of streets and public spaces, including patios, street vendors and other activities;
  • Reviewing available information on water, wastewater, stormwater and other infrastructure to help plan for future growth and climate resilience;
  • Encouraging high-quality urban design, landscaping and accessible public spaces that complement the historic area; and
  • Protecting and enhancing natural features, including trees, shoreline areas, important views and local ecology.