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The Top 13 Gorges in Ontario

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 13

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: November 15, 2025

Niagara Glen

Highlight • Gorge

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

Highlight • Cave

'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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Terrace Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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Lewiston–Queenston Bridge

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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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Niagara Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.
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Cliff Trail with Forest and Lake View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are hardly any hikers on the southern part of the trail, so you can enjoy the great cliffs undisturbed.

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White River Suspension Bridge

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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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View of Ouimet Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

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
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West Rocks Management Area – Bruce Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

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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Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area

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Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area spans 400 acres along the Niagara Escarpment near Singhampton, Ontario. The area features hiking trails that cross hardwood and coniferous forests, open meadows, limestone cliffs, and …

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The Top 13 Gorges in Ontario

Niagara Glen

The Grotto

Terrace Path

Lewiston–Queenston Bridge

Niagara Escarpment

Cliff Trail with Forest and Lake View

White River Suspension Bridge

View of Ouimet Canyon

West Rocks Management Area – Bruce Trail

Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area

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