Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located on the Niagara Escarpment within the township of Mono, Ontario, Canada. It is managed by Ontario Parks. Approximately 80% of the Cannings Falls Area of Natural and Scientific Interest is within the borders of the park; land acquisitions are planned to encompass it entirely. The Bruce Trail links the reserve to other protected areas of the Niagara Escarpment. ()
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Jefferson salamander
The Jefferson salamander is a fascinating mole salamander found in the northeastern United States, southern and central Ontario, and southwestern Quebec. It derives its name from Jefferson College in Pennsylvania. These slender amphibians typically grow between 11...
Amphibians
Northern long-eared bat
The northern long-eared bat, or Myotis septentrionalis, is a charming little bat native to North America. Distinguished by its notably long ears, this bat is quite small, measuring just 3 to 3.7 inches in length with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches.
Mammals
Louisiana waterthrush
The Louisiana waterthrush is a species of New World warbler that inhabits streams and wetlands across eastern North America during the breeding season and migrates to the West Indies and Central America for the winter. Identifiable by its plain brown back, white...
Birds
Northern brook lamprey
The northern brook lamprey is a remarkable freshwater fish belonging to the Petromyzontidae family, closely related to the silver lamprey. Unlike some of its relatives, it is non-parasitic and possesses a distinctive disc-shaped mouth designed for suction.
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