Niagara Escarpment - Hilton Falls, Ontario, Canada
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N 43° 30.568 W 079° 58.740
17T E 582529 N 4817899
This sign along the Hilton Falls Trail, very near the actual falls proclaims this area to be a part of the Niagara Escarpment Unesco Biosphere Reserve.
Waymark Code: WM1328C
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/30/2020
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From the sign:
"Hilton Falls Conservation Area is one of more than 100 Niagara Escarpment parks that are linked by the Bruce Trail from Queenston to Tobermory.
In 1990, the Niagara Escarpment was declared a biosphere reserve by the Bureau of UNESCO Man and Biosphere program (UNESCO is a United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural organization).
A biosphere reserve is defined as a significant natural ecosystem that combines conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
This international designation confirms the importance of protecting the Niagara Escarpment and areas like Hilton Falls. Please help us protect Hilton Falls by staying on the marked trails and behind safety barriers."
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Website: [Web Link]
Size (total area): 194,555
Year Designated: 1990
UNESCO Global Geopark website: Not listed
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