Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Dundas Valley Conservation Area is a protected landscape with Carolinian forests, meadows, streams, and rock formations shaped by the Niagara Escarpment. The valley features varied terrain including steep slopes, flowing waterways, and open grasslands across its expanse.

The valley took shape over 10,000 years ago through glacial activity as meltwater carved out the terrain. Later, human settlement left its mark on the land, creating the layered history visible today.

The Hermitage ruins tell the story of early settlement with crumbling structures from a grand estate. Visitors can see how people once lived in this valley and shaped the landscape around them.

The area has an extensive network of trails suitable for walking, biking, and riding with multiple entry points scattered throughout. Visitors should plan their route based on their interests and check conditions before heading out.

The area holds remarkable plant and animal diversity with hundreds of species living within its boundaries, some found nowhere else in the region. This concentration of life has earned the location international recognition as a biosphere reserve.

Location: Ontario

Website: http://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-areas-2/dundas-valley

GPS coordinates: 43.23750,-79.99390

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04