The Top 10 Gorges in Ontario
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 10
to choose from in Ontario. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Ontario.
to choose from in Ontario. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Ontario.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Great hiking, very scenic, especially along the whitewater river sections. Beautiful rock formations along the trail. Most of the hike is through wooded terrain, so it's not too hot when …
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'The Grotto' is a large cave in the limestone coast along 'Georgian Bay'. The Grotto and Indian Head Cove are two of Ontario's most popular tourist attractions. The unique rock …
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A beautiful network of hiking trails in a forest in the heart of the Niagara Gorge. The park entrance is easily accessible by WEGO bus. The entire hike is beautiful …
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The Lewiston–Queenston Bridge, picture worthy arch bridge that crosses the Niagara River gorge south of the Niagara Escarpment. It links US and Canada.
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The waterfall 'Inglis Falls' is located on the 'Niagara Cliff' of the long escarpment in Canada and the USA that runs east-west from New York through Ontario, Michigan, Wisconsin and to Illinois and after the 'Niagara Falls' is named.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Escarpment
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Escarpment
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There are hardly any hikers on the southern part of the trail, so you can enjoy the great cliffs undisturbed.
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Parks Canada advertises the trip to the suspension bridge over Chigamiwinigum Falls as 6-8 hours round trip. If you make it this far, you can get a sticker from the …
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Panoramic views of a 150 metre wide gorge and sheer cliffs that drop 100 metres straight down to the canyon floor. A trail and boardwalk connects two lookout platforms with spectacular views of the canyon. Day-use park only park
ontarioparks.com/park/ouimetcanyon
ontarioparks.com/park/ouimetcanyon
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The West Rocks Management Area is a former limestone quarry that provided the building materials for many historic homes in Owen Sound. Today, a hardwood forest with many species of …
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If you really want to get up, you should be sure-footed and fit. Otherwise, turn better on the lower plateau.
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