Hidden waterfalls. Rare orchids. Endangered reptiles. Wind currents that allow raptors to glide effortlessly on its currents for hours. These are just a few of the reasons that the Niagara Escarpment has been designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The scenic section of this 750-kilometre ridge of fossil-filled rock that runs all the way from Niagara to Tobermory offers endless inspiration for exploring. Climb its rocky peaks. Hike its quiet, Carolinian forest-covered trails. Icepick your way up a frozen waterfall. Ski down its snowy slopes. Discover a whole new league of fun that’s been 450 million years in the making.
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Hamilton
Hamilton is a city like no other in the region. A distinctive downtown filled with unique shops, cafés and delectable dining spots is matched by spectacular nature and outdoor activities, not to mention rich historical and heritage sites and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
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Combining the charm of small town life with the amenities, shopping and culinary delights of major urban centres, Halton is truly something out of the ordinary.
Visit HaltonBrant
Rich in culture and adventurous in nature, the county of Brant is a beautiful place to be any month of the year.
Visit BrantNiagara Escarpment
The scenic section of this 750-kilometre ridge of fossil-filled rock that runs all the way from Niagara to Tobermory offers endless inspiration for exploring.
Explore the Niagara EscarpmentBruce Trail
Stretching all the way from Niagara to Tobermory, the Bruce Trail is a four-season haven for hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoeing enthusiasts.
Explore the Bruce TrailGrand River
While being called lazy might be considered offensive to some, the Grand River doesn’t seem to mind. This Canadian Heritage River has some serious history and it’s in no big rush to change its ways.
Explore the Grand RiverSmall Towns
When you’re ready to ignore the call of the mall and are tired of the urban sprawl, the small towns of Hamilton Halton Brant are waiting.
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Get to know these vibrant communities and you’ll be feeling like a local in no time!
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Home to Lake Ontario, Christie Lake, Valens Lake, Kelso Lake, Crawford Lake, Pinehurst Lake and the Grand River, there is no shortage of ways to spend a water-filled day here.
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With over 100 different waterfalls, Hamilton is known as the Waterfall Capital of the World.
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Hamilton Halton Brant’s conservation areas offer so much more than easy and affordable access to some of Ontario’s most stunning natural landscapes.
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Just a short drive from Toronto, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara and Buffalo, all roads lead to Hamilton Halton Brant…