Region: St. Catharines
Covering 660 hectares of land, Short Hills Provincial Park is the largest in the Niagara Region. It spans seven trails including the Paleozoic Trail, which offers a spectacular view of Swayze Falls. The park also contains a wide variety of animal and plant life including deer, wild turkeys, and many species of birds.
The park is named for the short hills that appear throughout as a result of glacial erosion more than twelve thousand years ago. If you’re a nature lover, you owe it to yourself to stop here, if only for a brief survey – its biodiversity and scenic beauty is astounding.
Add to your tripShort Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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Ranked #2 of 12 things to do in Thorold
Betta s
Barrie, Canada
In addition to two very photogenic waterfalls there is lots of variation in terrain. The winding trails pass around, between, and overtop of the park's signature glacially sculpted landscape. I had a...
dens14
Just before spring had really sprung, we went hiking here. We came accross a frizen waterfall, and could hear the wayer trickling below the frozen surface. The hike was nice, but the washrooms were...
Ina_31
St. Catharines, Canada
We enjoyed the hike in the park, which is a hidden gem in the Niagara area. Very peaceful, fresh area, great for hiking and winding down from the daily stress. We’ll definitely be back!
