Nature

Nature- Niagara has been long known for its natual scenic beauty and as an important international ecosystem. The Niagara Escarpment Reserve was recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve in 1990 by UNESCO. There are natural wonders everywhere.

The Butterfly Conservatory is a step into a wonderful world of colour. It is enough to make the pulse of a photographer quicken.

Niagara Botanical Gardens - Lose yourself in a sea of color, as you stroll through the many gardens.

Niagara Floral Clock - a popular stop on the horticultural tour and a unique backdrop for a travel photo.

The Niagara Glen is my favorite attraction besides the actual Niagara Falls. It's a wonderful hike down to the Niagara River on marked trails.

Niagara Falls Aviary - Explore a rainforest filled with waterfalls, rivers, ponds and even a temple as 300 tropical birds fly around you.

Niagara Parks Greenhouse is a personal favorite where you can lose yourself all year round, in this horticultural treasure.

Flowers in Bloom - You can plan your visit to Niagara to enjoy your favorite floral displays.

School of Horticulture is a highly acclaimed residential school for apprentice gardeners. They develop and maintain the extensive

Bird Watching - It is becoming a common sight to see bird entheusists watching one of the world's greatest gatherings of gulls and other migratory birds.

The Niagara Recreational Trail was described by Sir Winston Churchill as 'the prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world.

The Bruce Trail is a 800 km trail that goes along the 'UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve' or the Niagara Escarpment.

The Niagara River stretches 56 Km draining the four Great Lakes into Lake Ontario.

Dufferin Island is a lovely place to stop for a picnic just 1 1/2 mile above the Falls.

King's Bridge Park sits just five minutes above the Falls where the Niagara River and the Welland River meet at the historic village of Chippawa.

Navy Island, lying 7 miles upstream from the Falls, is a nature preserve that allows overnight camping with a permit.

Niagara Parks Marina is located 8 km north of the Peace Bridge and is the only public marina on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.

Animals in Niagara Parks - Dogs on a leash are allowed in certain Niagara parks.

Niagara Parks Commission are the guardians of the parklands surrounding the Canadian side of the Falls from Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake.

 

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