| Niagara Glen | |
|---|---|
 Staircase at Niagara Glen | |
  Map of Ontario | |
| Location | Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°07′46″N 79°03′34″W / 43.1294°N 79.0595°W |
| Governing body | Niagara Parks Commission |
Niagara Glen 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.
Rock climbing
The glen is a prominent rock climbing area in Southern Ontario, being home to a large concentration of limestone boulders. In 2003, the Niagara Parks Commission recognized that people were using the area for climbing and there were debates about whether or not to allow the practice to continue. In 2012, 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.[2]
Rescues
Entering the Niagara River from the hiking trail is dangerous and has resulted in emergency rescues. Rescues can be difficult and involve both Canadian and American coast guards.[3]
References
- ↑ "Niagara Glen". Niagaraparksnature.com. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ↑ Eul, Alexandra. "Near Niagara Falls, a 'secret' bouldering spot grows in popularity". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ↑ Langley, Alison. "Rescues at Niagara Glen on the rise". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 2 December 2023.