HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsNiagara River Recreation Trail
Canada
The river, which is occasionally described as a strait,[5] is about 58 kilometres (36 mi) long and includes Niagara Falls in its course. The falls have moved approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) upstream from the Niagara Escarpment in the last 12,000 years, resulting in a gorge below the falls. Today, the diversion of the river for electrical generation has significantly reduced the rate of erosion.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Niagara River Recreation Trail
Welcome, outdoor enthusiasts and environmental scholars, to the trailhead of the Niagara River Recreation Trail. We begin our journey today near the monumental architecture of the historic power generating stations. …
Listen in the app2The Niagara Escarpment and Carolinian Forest
As we move southward, the paved trail leads us under a lush, dense canopy. Notice the immediate drop in temperature and the rich, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves. …
Listen in the app3The Whirlpool Aero Car Viewpoint
We now arrive at a natural clearing offering a panoramic view of one of the river's most dramatic features: the Niagara Whirlpool. The visual impact here is arresting. …
Listen in the app4The White Water Walk and Standing Waves
Continuing along the trail, we approach the area corresponding to the White Water Walk. Even from the elevated path of the recreation trail, the terrifying velocity of the water below is evident. …
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Our path now skirts the upper edge of the Niagara Glen Nature Area. While our paved trail remains relatively flat and accessible, the landscape immediately adjacent to us drops precipitously. …
Listen in the app6The Tranquility of Dufferin Islands
As the roar of the rapids fades behind us, the trail introduces a sudden, jarring shift in atmosphere. We have arrived at the Dufferin Islands Nature Area. …
Listen in the app7Approaching the Brink: The Horseshoe Falls
Our trail finally brings us to the grand crescendo. We are now walking alongside the upper river, approaching the very brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. …
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As we conclude our journey along the Niagara River Recreation Trail, pause and look back along the path we have traversed. Over these fifty-three kilometers, we have not merely enjoyed a walk in the park; we have engaged in a…
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What is Niagara River Recreation Trail?
Niagara River Recreation Trail is a place in Canada with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.1579, -79.0501 |
| Last updated |
