The controversial plan by the Ford government to build a second giant observation wheel in Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, has faced significant opposition.

Mayor Jim Diodati of Niagara Parks Commission stated that the proposal is effectively dead due to overwhelming public resistance and a new private-sector offer from HOCO Entertainment to upgrade the existing SkyWheel on Clifton Hill.

The province's initial plan aimed to construct a second wheel in historic Queen Victoria Park, which overlooks the Horseshoe Falls and American Falls.

However, Diodati emphasized that the commission has received a letter of intent from Harry Oakes of HOCO to transform the current attraction into Canada's largest observation wheel, signaling the end of the saga.Niagara Parks CEO David Adames noted the SkyWheel, operated by HOCO for 20 years, is a proven and successful attraction.

Despite this, local MPP Wayne Gates has led opposition efforts, including a petition with thousands of signatures and a town hall meeting attended by over 1,200 people.Indigenous leaders also raised concerns about the cultural significance of the land surrounding Niagara Falls, calling the proposal a violation.

The deadline for proposals to build the Ford government's observation wheel in Niagara Falls has passed, marking the end of the procurement process.