Niagara Glen Nature Reserve
| Niagara Glen Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
 Steps at Niagara Glen Nature Reserve | |
  Map of Ontario | |
| Location | Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°07′46″N 79°03′34″W / 43.1294°N 79.0595°WCoordinates: 43°07′46″N 79°03′34″W / 43.1294°N 79.0595°W |
| Governing body | Niagara Parks Commission |
Niagara Glen Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located near the Niagara Whirlpool along the Canadian side of the Niagara Gorge.[1] It is one of the best preserved remaining example of Southern Ontario's original Carolinian forest. The park is operated by the Niagara Parks Commission, an agency of the Ontario government. The park features overlooks of the whirlpool and gorge as well as several hiking trails through the Carolinian forest. The nature reserve protects a pristine area of the Niagara Escarpment. The nature reserve is open to the public daily, as long as weather permits.
Rock Climbing[]
The glen is a prominent rock climbing area in Southern Ontario, being home to a large concentration of limestone boulders. In 2011, a Bouldering permit system was developed jointly by the Niagara Parks Commission and the Ontario Alliance of Climbers to preserve climbing access, manage a significant growth in climbers and preserve sensitive vegetation adjacent to climbing areas.
References[]
- ^ "Niagara Glen". Niagaraparksnature.com. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- Nature reserves in Ontario
- Niagara River
- Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests in Canada
- Conservation areas in Ontario
- Protected areas of the Regional Municipality of Niagara
- Forests of Ontario
- Niagara Parks Commission