Niagara Region Nature Trails
Welcome to Niagara Region!
The Niagara region is located in southern Ontario, Canada, between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The region encompasses a total area of 1,852 km2 with a population of 449,098.
Niagara Region, a 'location of wonder' with breathtaking cataracts, nature trails, lush vineyards, events and festivities is located at the southern part of Ontario in Canada. The world famous Niagara Falls, which has been recognized as one of the 'must see' tourist destinations in the world, the man-made wonder Welland Canal, wine regions, its proximity to the United States all that made the Region a destination for travelers for hundreds of years.
The Region is surrounded by three lakes - Lake Ontario, the River Niagara and Lake Erie. Find known and less known treasures of the region. Rivers, cataracts, parks, historical sites, farmlands, casinos, shopping, festivals and shows, the entire Region is beautiful and vibrant that entice any visitor.
To know the Niagara Peninsula in detail, you need to know the twelve municipalities. Each of which has its own distinctiveness, history, geographical differences, culture that together make the mosaic that is Niagara.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Niagara Region.
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GRIMSBY POINT SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
From the parking lot of Beamer Memorial Conservation Area off of Quarry Rd in Grimsby take the Grimsby Point Side Trail. Walk this loop in a counter clockwise fashion. After .3 km the side trail will meet the Beamer Falls Side Trail. Turn right and follow the Beamers...LAURA SECORD LEGACY TRAIL
Spanning the full 32 km (20 miles) of her epic journey, the Laura Secord Legacy Trail is a permanent monument to Laura’s legacy, as well as the site of the 2013 Laura Secord Commemorative Walk.Considerable research was undertaken to identify the route Laura...LOUTH CONSERVATION AREA
Louth Conservation Area is located along Sixteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County. This 36 hectare (89 acre) parcel of land was purchased in 1973 and preserves a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, providing access to the Bruce Trail. Experience the wonders of the Sixteen...MERRITT TRAIL
The Merritt Trail is an 11-kilometre stonedust and packed earthen surface, multi-use trail. Begin your walk at Martindale Road and Lakeshore in west St. Catharines and continue to Bradley Street and Townline Road in south St. Catharines. Extend your walking distance...MORGAN’S POINT CONSERVATION AREA
Morgan’s Point Conservation Area offers a unique setting of old growth forest and remnants of the oak savannah prairie that once covered large areas of the Niagara Peninsula. Located along the Lake Erie shoreline in Wainfleet, a sand dune complex and rock shoal...MUD LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
Located in Port Colborne beside the Old Welland Canal, Mud Lake is a conservation area dedicated to the preservation of vegetation and wildlife. Encompassing over 60 hectares of wetland and 54 hectares of field and woodland, Mud Lake offers nature trails, superb bird...NIAGARA GLEN TRAILS
NIAGARA GLEN TRAILS Located deep in the Niagara Gorge, stairways lead to 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) of rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past prehistoric geological formations, wild flora and fauna. The Niagara Glen overlooks the...ROCKWAY CONSERVATION AREA
Rockway Conservation Area is part of the Niagara Escarpment and offers history and beauty in a remote setting. Hike the trail into the Fifteen Mile Creek valley amongst the majestic mature Basswood, Sugar Maple, Black Walnut and Sycamore trees. View two...ROCKWAY FALLS SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
Leaving your car parked in the Rockway Community Centre parking lot proceed to your right along the white blazed main Bruce Trail for .3 km where you will reach the start of the Rockway Falls Side Trail. Turn left and follow the blue blazed trail. The trail crosses...