Niagara Escarpment and Area is tucked between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, just a short drive south of the GTA. Niagara Escarpment which contains many distinctive areas ,mostly defines for the purpose of growing grapes: Beamsville Bench, Twenty Mile Bench and Short Hills Bench and the surrounding area includes the sub-appellations of Lincoln Lakeshore, Vinemount Ridge and Creek Shores.
The bench lands begin below the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment, a prominent feature cutting across the Niagara Peninsula. Below the forested ridge, a myriad of north-facing slopes characterize this appellation. The topography ranges from a distinct bench in the west Beamsville Bench, backed by steep cliff faces, through a double bench in the Twenty Mile Bench, to undulating hills in the east Short Hills Bench. Another important topographic feature is the many streams and their tributaries whose headwaters rise from the escarpment. These streams have cut through the land, creating multiple slopes, and are important both as a groundwater source and to provide water drainage during the spring melt.
Beamsville Bench in great part is covered by residential Area with homes and condos . Beamsville is enjoying substantial growth in parts due to it topography , climate and good communication venues.
