Bruce Peninsula National Park of Canada:
The "Bruce", considered as a place of global significance, is situated in the heart of a world biosphere reserve. Living within the park's massive, rugged cliffs are thousand year old cedar trees which overhang the crystal blue waters of Georgian Bay. In the park may be found an impressive array of habitats from rare alvars to dense forests and clean lakes. This is the largest remaining area of natural habitat in southern Ontario. The peninsula is known country wide for its wide variety of wildflowers. Wildlife common on the Bruce are chipmunks, squirrels, raccoons, porcupines, snowshoe hares, skunks, white tailed deer, snakes, frogs, foxes, fishers, martins and black bear. The Massassauga rattlesnake is not commonly found. It is an endangered species.
It is an adventure hiker's and conservationist's haven
Quick Facts:
This national park protects one of the largest forest remains in southern Ontario.