The Niagara Escarpment is the most prominent topographical feature of southern Ontario. The area features a wide variety of forests, farms, recreation areas, cliffs, wetlands, animal habitats, historic sites, towns, and – needless to say – scenic views. The Escarpment’s ecosystem is one of the most diverse in Ontario, with many different species of birds, reptiles and other animals.
As you’d expect, there’s no shortage of things to do around the Escarpment, regardless of the time of year. The topography makes the area ideal for skiing, camping, water sports, hiking and simply viewing. Canada’s oldest path – the Bruce Trail – is also in the area, following the edge of the Escarpment. Hikers will find many beautiful waterfalls along the Trail as well as a wide range of plant and wildlife.
Region: Niagara Falls
Add to your trip14184 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada
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This has so many good views of all of the cities down below, and has a great view of lake ontario. Also, you will never froget the beauty of the leaves, and its 10 times better in the fall. if you go...
Marion W
Seattle, Washington
there's a sign that talks about Queenston Heights being part of the Niagara Escarpment and explains the entire history of this remarkable place. You can hike extensively here. The look out offers...
924heatherm
west lorne
We began our hike at Corktown Park in Hamilton. Although parking was only for two hours, we parked all day with no difficulty. The paved path is somewhat broken in areas, but generally in good...
