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Niagara Glen

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The glen is a prominent rock climbing area in Southern Ontario, being home to a large concentration of limestone boulders. In 2003, the Niagara Parks Commission recognized that people were using the area for climbing and there were debates about whether or not to allow the practice to continue.
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Thompson, Jeremy; Hudson, Garrett; Davidson, Justin (2008). "A case study on environmental perspectives of boulderers and access issues at the Niagara Glen Nature Reserve".
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from the hiking trail is dangerous and has resulted in emergency rescues. Rescues can be difficult and involve various government agencies such as the
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were due to concerns about environmental protection. In 2012, a bouldering permit system was developed jointly by the Niagara Parks Commission and the
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to preserve climbing access, manage a significant growth in climbers and preserve sensitive vegetation adjacent to climbing areas.
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which are life-threatening. Hikers are advised to not leave marked trails for their own safety.
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through the Carolinian forest. The nature reserve also protects a pristine area of the
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government. The park features overlooks of the whirlpool and gorge as well as several
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Niagara Glen Nature Reserve

Map showing the location of Niagara Glen
Ontario
Niagara Region
Ontario
Canada
43°07′46″N 79°03′34″W / 43.1294°N 79.0595°W / 43.1294; -79.0595
Niagara Parks Commission
nature reserve
Niagara Whirlpool
Niagara Gorge
Carolinian forest
Niagara Parks Commission
Ontario
hiking trails
Niagara Escarpment
bouldering
Ontario Alliance of Climbers
Niagara River
Niagara Parks Police
Canadian Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
rapids
"Niagara Glen"


"Near Niagara Falls, a 'secret' bouldering spot grows in popularity"
The Globe and Mail
"Rescues at Niagara Glen on the rise"

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