Niagara Glen

Niagara Glen is a protected nature reserve on the Canadian side of the Niagara Gorge near the Niagara Whirlpool, preserving an important remnant of Southern Ontario’s original Carolinian forest and a pristine section of the Niagara Escarpment. Known for dramatic overlooks, forested hiking trails, and steep terrain above the river, it is both a scenic natural area and a place where entering the Niagara River is dangerous and rescues can be complex. It is also a major Southern Ontario rock climbing destination, especially for bouldering, where a permit system introduced in 2012 sought to balance climbing access with protection of sensitive vegetation.

Ontario · Canada