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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Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Queenston heights is part of the Niagara escarpment that the river Niagara flows over at the falls. Here the river is much wider and calmer and you have good views along its length. Worth ten...
lexie_john3
the niagara escarpment was so beautiful. I hiked with my dog and she absolutely loved it . The view is so amazing and there is a lot to do there. Its also very quiet and peaceful.
pjnwjd
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...
