The Bruce Trail
The Bruce Trail is a 465 Mile (800km) hiking trail that follows the Niagara Escarpment from Queenston (near Niagara Falls) to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce peninsula.
The Bruce Trail
The Niagara Escarpment is a long cliff of limestone that is responsible for Niagara Falls. Over 40 species of fern grow along it - some quite rare. Stunted cedar trees have clung to the ledges for over 500 years, escaping the wrath of forest fires, loggers, and farm plows.The Bruce Trail follows the Niagara Escarpment for 500 miles from Niagara Falls to Georgian Bay and is an excellent way to learn about this unique environment first hand. The walk passes through three distinctly different regions. The southern segment is a narrow green corridor through a populated area of Ontario. It's a wonderland of waterfalls with panoramic views of ships on Lake Ontario. The central section becomes remote and hilly. Through the northern section, the walk is along azure waters of Georgian Bay, often high on the escarpment ledges.
Most people day-hike the Bruce Trail or hike the entire length by doing a series of day hikes. My husband and I chose to hike the full trail in one long backpacking trip, camping along the way. Our journal is published in the book "Bruce Trail - An Adventure along the Niagara Escarpment (ww.footprintpress.com). It will make you feel the blisters and savor the views.
A World Biosphere Reserve in Canada
The Serengeti Desert, the Everglades, and the Galapagos Islands were each named a World Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) because of their unique ecosystems. Ontario, Canada's Niagara Escarpment belongs to this prestigious group.The Niagara Escarpment is a ledge of limestone, which runs from northern New York State, through Ontario, dips under Lake Huron, and resurfaces in Michigan. It's responsible for Niagara Falls. What makes it truly unique is the flora on the cliff tops and ledges. Over 40 species of fern grow there, including the rare hart's tongue and wall rue. Stunted, twisted cedars trees have clung to the ledges and been protected for over 500 years, escaping the wrath of forest fires, loggers, and farm plows. Although old, these trees are very small due to their hard lives.
The Bruce Trail follows the Niagara Escarpment for 500 miles from Niagara Falls to the tip of Georgian Bay and is an excellent way to learn about this unique environment first hand.
Bruce Trail Stuff on Amazon
Bruce Trail - An Adventure along the Niagara Escarpment (Trail Guidebooks)
Amazon Price: $13.73 (as of 10/07/2008)
Bruce Trail Flickr Photos
A beautifully sunny day with wind-shipped waves crashing on the rocks along the ...
The Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest continuous footpath in Canada. It run...
The faults in the rock go down several meters in most places... I wouldn't want ...
This is my fav photo from the trip, I even have it on my wall. Its a nice pictu...
Blog Posts about the Bruce Trail
- Greenbelt and Development? Oxymoron?
- Yesterday near Palgrave, a group of dignitaries drove the last spike, so to speak, to link up the two most important hiking trails in the Greenbelt: the Bruce Trail and the Oak Ridges Trail. We stood in a clearing in the woods, ...
- Bruce Trail - Mount Nemo
- dennis_forbes posted a photo:. Bruce Trail - Mount Nemo.
- Virginia Creeper Trail, Part II
- Our first stop on the trail was the Green Cove Depot. Not much has changed in the depot and it was fun to go inside and slip back in time for a moment. The Post Office. It was getting a little chilly. Bruce was glad to see a stove to ...
- ON - Tobermory - Bruce Peninsula NP
- Georgian Bay-Marr Lake Trail - 3km, 3.0 hours, difficulty varies. The Georgian Bay Trail is the easiest and quickest path to the park's scenic cliffs and shore. At the shoreline this trail meets the Bruce Trail, giving the option of two ...
Bruce Trail Links
- Footprint Press Recreation Guidebooks
- Publisher of the travel narrative "Bruce Trail - An Adventure Along the Niagara Escarpment."
- Bruce Trail Association
- The association that manages and oversees the Bruce Trail.
- Bruce Trail Reference Guide
- The book of maps and reference material for hiking the Brude Trail.
- Fugawi
- Bruce Trail mapping software from Fugawi.
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