Scarborough Bluffs, Limestone cliffs along Lake Ontario in Toronto, Canada.
Scarborough Bluffs is a cliff formation along Lake Ontario in Toronto that stretches for fourteen kilometers. The cliffs of sandstone, clay and silt show horizontal layers ranging from white to ochre bands.
The landform developed twelve thousand years ago when a large glacial lake accumulated sediment and later drained away. The walls began forming as the waters of Lake Ontario eroded the soft ground.
The name comes from Scarborough in England, where similar cliffs line the coast. These walls of sand and clay glow bright against the dark water and draw photographers who capture the light in early morning or late afternoon.
Several parks along the cliffs offer lookout points, paths down to the shore and access to narrow beaches at the base of the walls. Some sections are closed due to landslide risk, so watch for warning signs and stay on marked trails.
Fossils of extinct plants and animals that lived thousands of years ago sometimes appear in the layers. Geologists also find remnants of trees pressed down by the ice of the last glacial period.
Location: Ontario
GPS coordinates: 43.70200,-79.24200
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22
Toronto offers numerous attractions for families with children. The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough houses more than 5000 animals from all continents. The Ontario Science Centre in Don Valley East presents interactive exhibits on science and technology. The Royal Ontario Museum downtown displays collections on natural and cultural history. Recreational facilities include Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan with rides and shows, Ontario Place on the western waterfront, and Centreville Amusement Park on the Toronto Islands. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in the Entertainment District houses thousands of marine animals. The CN Tower provides observation decks above the city. Fort York interprets early 19th-century military history, while Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays rural Ontario life in the 1860s. Several parks and natural areas are suitable for family outings. The Toronto Botanical Garden in North York displays regional plants. The Scarborough Bluffs rise up to 300 feet (90 meters) above Lake Ontario. Riverdale Farm in the Riverdale neighborhood is a working farm with domestic animals. Tommy Thompson Park on an artificial peninsula serves as a bird sanctuary.
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