Wainfleet Quarry
Port Colborne, Ontario
| GPS: |
42°52'58.8"N 79°18'25.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Ontario |
Canoe, Cross Country Ski, Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
The Wainfleet Quarry has some amazing and fascinating history. It started a long time ago. About 300 million years ago, the Wainfleet Quarry looked a lot different than it does today. In fact, it was the bottom of a beautiful sea known as the Paleozoic Sea, filled with amazing and fantastic sea creatures which only lie in the imagination today. In the 1800’s a limestone quarry was established and was in operation for almost a century. The quarry was shut down in the 1960’s. The area was purchased by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Area in 1978 and naturalised. This means the eco-system was partially restored by re-planting native plants, and removing anything that can cause harm to the area. There is no entrance fee to enter the park. The spot is a very common sun-bathing area and people can often be seen laying about it’s sheer limestone shores.
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Port Colborne, Ontario
- Head west on Clarence St toward King St (43 m)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto King St (0.6 km)
- Turn left onto Killaly St W/Niagara 5 (1.8 km)
- Merge onto Niagara Regional Rd 3 (0.6 km)
- Continue onto ON-3 W (2.0 km)
- Turn left onto Quarrie Rd/Quarry Rd (0.9 km)
Located in Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada
