In the heart of Canada's most densely populated region, the Niagara Escarpment is a ridge of dolostone which, with its unique topography, creates a diversity of habitats and supports a wide variety of plants and animals. The Niagara Escarpment is home to an outstanding assortment of flora and fauna including:

• 36 species of reptiles and amphibians
• 53 species of mammals
• 90 species of fish
• 350 species of birds
• 1,500 species of plant

Learn more about Niagara Escarpment biology:

• Biodiversity & Me: A Bruce Trail guide to the biodiversity of the Niagara Escarpment (.pdf, 5 MB)
• BTC's field guide articles from Bruce Trail Magazine
• Bruce Trail Guide to Exploring the Forests of the Niagara Escarpment (.pdf, 11.1 MB)