The benchlands 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
The Great Trail (thegreattrail.ca) was begun in 1992, during the 125th anniversary of Canada’s confederation. In 2017, in honour of the 150th anniversary, the trail was connected to form a staggering 24,440 kilometres of continuous multi-use trail connecting Canada from coast to coast
Every Year I invite Everybody to experience the winter’s joy of wine tasting in 20 Valleys Area Mark Pniewski
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) has completed the purchase of 178 acres in the East Escarpment
Wetland Restoration project area. The acquisition was announced at the October 1 Board of Directors
meeting. The two properties purchased are adjacent and also link to the Dofasco 2000 Trail and the Devil’s
Punchbowl Conservation Area, making the purchase a major step in the project, which aims to acquire
floodplain lands, existing and former forested and wetland areas in the East Escarpment with the potential
for restoration and enhancement and to provide for passive recreation more…
