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Cave Springs
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Cave Springs
This property features spectacular vistas overlooking Lake Ontario and the old Lake Iroquois shore, and is an exquisite representation of the Niagara Escarpment’s talus slopes and cliffs. The escarpment rim and bedrock plain forests are dominated by Sugar Maples. The rich and unique diversity of plants and habitat on these rare escarpment features provide a linear migration corridor for animals and plants.
The cultural folklore and mystique of Cave Springs is as rich as its natural diversity. The late Margaret Reed, from whom the property came to NPCA, fondly spoke of the spring’s reputation as a ‘fountain of youth’. There is a famous ice cave, once used for refrigeration, which was regrettably blocked by a failed expansion attempt. There is an underground lake, a wartime hideout, mysterious rock carvings, and a nearby native North American encampment site.
Recently completed in fall 2022, Cave Springs Conservation Area now features dedicated access off of Cave Spring Road, with vehicle and bicycle parking. The Bruce Trail and the Margaret Reed Side Trail can be accessed from this location. Cave Springs also features a 200m accessible trail and interpretive courtyard.
INFORMATION EN FRANCAIS
Cet endroit présente une vue spectaculaire du lac Ontario et des rives du vieux lac Iroquois, et une représentation magnifique des talus escarpés et des falaises de l’escarpement du Niagara. Les bordures de l’escarpement et la forêt de la plaine de substrat rocheux sont principalement composés d’érables à sucre. La riche et unique diversité des plantes et habitats sur ces rares caractéristiques de l’escarpement fournit un corridor linéaire de migration pour les animaux et plantes.
La culture folklore et mystique de Cave Springs est aussi riche que sa diversité naturelle. La regrettée Margaret Reed, dont la propriété se trouvait sur le territoire de Conservation Niagara, a évoqué avec émotion la réputation de Cave Spring comme étant une ‘fontaine de jouvence’. On y trouve une grotte de glace célèbre, utilisée autrefois pour la réfrigération, qui a été malheureusement bloquée par une tentative manquée d’expansion. On y trouve également un lac souterrain, un refuge du temps de la guerre, de mystérieuses sculptures sur pierre, et un campement autochtone nord-américain tout près.
A NIAGARA GEOSITE
About Niagara Geopark:
The Niagara Peninsula is home to a multitude of natural wonders to be explored and discovered. Geographically situated between two Great Lakes, the Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark is the result of 500 million years of natural processes. The evidence of these natural phenomenon can be seen and explored throughout the peninsula at many of Niagara's Geosites. Dominated by the stunning Niagara Escarpment, itself already a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, prepare to be amazed by Niagara's powerful waterfalls, deep gorges and layers of geological Earth history beneath your feet and all around you.
Cave Springs Geosite:
With 20 Geosites across the Niagara Region, locals and visitors alike can enjoy educational geoheritage experiences including trails, activities, and tours, while indulging in many of Niagara's unique offerings. While visiting, guests can enjoy the GeoHike of Cave Springs, developed by the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (PGO). Talus slopes, cliffs, and mysterious carvings that no one can decipher. The Cave Springs GeoHike has it all!
INFORMATION EN FRANCAIS
Cet endroit présente une vue spectaculaire du lac Ontario et des rives du vieux lac Iroquois, et une représentation magnifique des talus escarpés et des falaises de l’escarpement du Niagara. Les bordures de l’escarpement et la forêt de la plaine de substrat rocheux sont principalement composés d’érables à sucre. La riche et unique diversité des plantes et habitats sur ces rares caractéristiques de l’escarpement fournit un corridor linéaire de migration pour les animaux et plantes.
La culture folklore et mystique de Cave Springs est aussi riche que sa diversité naturelle. La regrettée Margaret Reed, dont la propriété se trouvait sur le territoire de Conservation Niagara, a évoqué avec émotion la réputation de Cave Spring comme étant une ‘fontaine de jouvence’. On y trouve une grotte de glace célèbre, utilisée autrefois pour la réfrigération, qui a été malheureusement bloquée par une tentative manquée d’expansion. On y trouve également un lac souterrain, un refuge du temps de la guerre, de mystérieuses sculptures sur pierre, et un campement autochtone nord-américain tout près.
A NIAGARA GEOSITE
About Niagara Geopark:
The Niagara Peninsula is home to a multitude of natural wonders to be explored and discovered. Geographically situated between two Great Lakes, the Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark is the result of 500 million years of natural processes. The evidence of these natural phenomenon can be seen and explored throughout the peninsula at many of Niagara's Geosites. Dominated by the stunning Niagara Escarpment, itself already a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, prepare to be amazed by Niagara's powerful waterfalls, deep gorges and layers of geological Earth history beneath your feet and all around you.
Cave Springs Geosite:
With 20 Geosites across the Niagara Region, locals and visitors alike can enjoy educational geoheritage experiences including trails, activities, and tours, while indulging in many of Niagara's unique offerings. While visiting, guests can enjoy the GeoHike of Cave Springs, developed by the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (PGO). Talus slopes, cliffs, and mysterious carvings that no one can decipher. The Cave Springs GeoHike has it all!