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Sharing the rich geological, cultural and human layers of Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula.

10/09/2026

A big thank you to St. Catharines Rotary for their generous support of two new educational signs at Rotary Park!

The Niagara Indigenous Trails sign, developed in partnership with Plenty Canada , FedDev Ontario and Tim Johnson, President of the Niagara Academy for Indigenous Relations, shares the rich history of Indigenous trails that have connected communities across Niagara for generations.

Located beside the historic Mohawk Trail, now Pelham Road, the sign offers residents and visitors an opportunity to discover the Indigenous history woven into the landscape we travel every day.

The second sign, created by Niagara Geopark, explores the remarkable geology that has shaped our region over millions of years. The City of St. Catharines will install it in the coming weeks.

Tim Johnson and Niagara Geopark Chair Perry Hartwick joined Rotary members at their Rotary Park BBQ to unveil the signs and celebrate this wonderful collaboration.

Thank you to and all our partners for helping share Niagara’s stories, encouraging curiosity and learning, and connecting our community more deeply to this remarkable place we call home.

🌎 Engage. Educate. Explore.

10/08/2026

🥾🌿 Every Layer Tells a Story — Even Along the Trail!

What better way to celebrate Bruce Trail Day than getting outside and discovering the incredible geology right here in Niagara!

This past Sunday, Niagara Geopark geologist Perry Hartwick and Ontario Greenbelt Bruce Trail hike leader and geologist Kristin Hanson led a few dozen enthusiastic hikers on a journey through millions of years of geological history at Brock University.

Along the way, hikers enjoyed magnificent views of the Twelve Mile Creek Valley from above the Decew No. 2 Hydro Generating Station and explored the fascinating layers of the Niagara Escarpment along Headworks Road.

It's a wonderful reminder that some of Niagara's most remarkable stories are written in the rocks and landscapes right beneath our feet!

A big thank you to Perry and Kristin for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm, and to everyone who joined us for a day of exploration, discovery and connection to the land.

🌎 Engage. Educate. Explore.

09/30/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Every Child Matters

Today, we honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families and the generations who continue to live with the lasting impacts.

For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have travelled Niagara's ancient trails, cared for its lands and waters, and built communities rooted in knowledge, culture and tradition. The histories of the Neutral Nation (Attawandaron), the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe are deeply connected to this landscape and remain an essential part of Niagara's story.

At Niagara Geopark, our commitment to reconciliation begins with listening, learning and understanding. It means acknowledging the painful truths of our shared history, respecting Indigenous knowledge and ensuring Indigenous voices help guide how the stories of this land are shared.

We are honoured to have received Council Resolutions of Support from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. Through our partnership with the Niagara Academy for Indigenous Relations (NAIR), we continue to work toward meaningful collaboration grounded in respect, relationship and shared stewardship.

We recognize that reconciliation is not achieved through words or by marking a single day. It requires humility, trust, meaningful action and an ongoing commitment to learning and doing better.

Today, we reflect on the truths of our history and reaffirm our responsibility to carry this work forward.

Learning with respect. Listening with humility. Moving forward together.

Every Child Matters. Today and every day. 🧡

08/26/2026

Join us for our next Niagara Geopark GeoClub for Kids adventure at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre!

We’ll explore the museum and historic buildings before heading out along the Twenty Valley Trail to Sho’aríshon Park. During our walk, we’ll discover some of the geology of the area and learn about the Neutral Nation (Attawandaron), the first known Indigenous inhabitants of this area.

This family-friendly outing brings together geology, history and outdoor exploration, helping young people discover the many layers of Niagara’s story.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre

To register please visit our website: https://www.niagarageopark.com/educate/geoclub-for-kids/

A $5 donation to the museum is suggested.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

08/12/2026

A new partnership—and an important new Niagara Geopark geosite.

Niagara Geopark and The Brown Homestead have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen public education, connection to the land and place-based storytelling across Niagara.

As part of the agreement, The Brown Homestead has been officially designated as a Niagara Geopark geosite. The designation recognizes its location along historic routes, its proximity to the remarkable Short Hills landscape and its importance as an educational and cultural landmark.

Located within the Ontario Greenbelt, The Brown Homestead offers an important place to explore how geology, Indigenous and colonial histories, natural systems, agriculture and community are connected.

Through this partnership, we will create new opportunities for learning, interpretation and storytelling that help people better understand—and care for—the land and its many layers.

In partnership to connect land, history and community.

Engage. Educate. Explore.

08/01/2026

Planning an outdoor Niagara adventure?

A little preparation can make your GeoHike safer and more rewarding.

🥾 Wear sturdy footwear
💧 Bring plenty of water
🧢 Dress for the weather
🗺️ Review your route before leaving
📱 Bring a charged phone
📓 Record what you notice
📸 Take photographs, but leave rocks, fossils and plants where you find them

A GeoHike is more than a walk. It is an opportunity to slow down, look closely and discover the stories written into the landscape.

Find your next GeoHike at niagarageopark.com.

Thank you Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for the photo!

07/30/2026

Some of the best summer lessons happen outside.

Across Niagara, families and young explorers can discover how:

🪨 Rocks reveal ancient environments
💧 Water shapes valleys and shorelines
🌱 Geology influences plants and habitats
🏘️ Landscapes affect where communities develop
📖 Natural and cultural stories connect across generations

Encourage children to ask questions, make observations and record what they find. Niagara is more than a destination.

It is a living classroom.

Find places to explore at niagarageopark.com.

Thank you to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for the photo.

07/28/2026

Some of Niagara’s most fascinating stories can be found beneath the forest canopy.

At Cave Springs Conservation Area, trails, exposed rock, groundwater and natural springs help visitors see how water and geology work together to shape the landscape.

This is a place to walk slowly, look closely and listen to the water.

Geology is not hidden in a textbook here. It is all around you.

Discover Cave Springs and other Niagara Geopark geosites at niagarageopark.com.

07/26/2026

Love exploring Niagara’s trails, geosites and natural landscapes?

You can help protect and share the stories that make these places so remarkable by becoming a Friend of the Niagara Geopark.

Niagara Geopark is an education-focused not-for-profit that connects people with Niagara’s geological, Indigenous, cultural and environmental stories.

Your support helps us expand educational programs, develop accessible learning resources and encourage residents and visitors to explore Niagara with curiosity and care.

Explore Niagara. Support its stories. Become a Friend of the Geopark.

Become a Friend of the Geopark at www.niagarageopark.com/become-a-friend-of-the-geopark

Engage. Educate. Explore.

07/24/2026

Where will you explore this weekend?

🌳 A forested escarpment trail
💧 A waterfall and river valley
🌊 A Lake Ontario shoreline
🦅 A lookout over the Niagara landscape
🪨 A place where rocks reveal an ancient past
🌾 A wetland filled with life

Niagara is much more than one destination. It is a region of connected landscapes, communities and stories waiting to be discovered.

Tell us in the comments: which Niagara Geopark geosite would you like to explore next?

Start planning at niagarageopark.com.

Thank you to Peninsula Conservation Authority for the photos!

Engage. Educate. Explore.

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