An expanded guide to the Best Places in Ontario to connect with the natural world.
Central Ontario North -- The towering cedars and cliffs of Bruce Peninsula Park
Flowerpot Island\'s orchids
Huckleberry Rock, some of the oldest rock in the world; the peaceful idyll that is Silent Lake Provincial Park; three.
Central Ontario South -- The Scarborough Bluffs\' rock formations; the Minesing Wetlands\' network of sensitive flora and fauna
Toronto\'s unusual lakeside reserve, Tommy Thompson park.
Niagara Region -- The dramatic lower and upper waterfalls at Ball\'s Fall\'s Conservation Area; passerine bird watching in the Woodend Conservation Area; the Niagara Glen Nature Reserve\'s unique microclimate and plants.
Other destinations include: Southwestern Ontario -- Rock Glen Conservation\'s fossil beds, trails and Carolinian forest
Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area\'s northern flying squirrels, Butler\'s garter snakes, and spotted turtles
Pelee Island\'s breeding marsh birds and world-renowned annual songbird migration.
Eastern Ontario -- Mattawa River Provincial Park, with gorgeous waterfalls, granite cliffs, forests and wetlands
Meisel Woods Conservation Area, offering five kilometers of trails that provide stunning views of Crow Lake and a forest rich with animals and plants
Perth Wildlife Reserve Conservation Area, a 275-hectare reserve, home to diverse plant and wildlife species; and Thousand Islands National Park, a dramatic granite landscape largely accessible only by boat.
The ten new hot Spots include: Central Ontario South -- The York Region Forest, 2,300 hectares of protected land with 120 kilometers of nature-rich trails.
All new in this edition -- a how-to guide with tips on finding and experiencing Nature in your own backyard.
Some of these hot Spots are surprisingly close to towns and cities, some are hidden urban treasures, and many are ideal for a day trip.
Regional maps showcase locations.
The guide is organized by region, and each destination includes a descriptive profile illustrated with color photographs and at-a-glance information about special features and contact details.
This reader-friendly guide explores the remarkable splendor and diversity of the province, from its soaring clifftops, subterranean caves and thundering cataracts to the province\'s tallest white pine, the oldest rocks on Earth and the warbler capital of North America.
The best-selling 100 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario now features 10 additional destinations.
An expanded guide to the Best Places in Ontario to connect with the natural world
