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St. David's Buried Gorge

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The St. David's buried gorge existed 22,800 years ago. It was once a part of an ancient drainage system which extended the entire width of the NiagaraPeninsula. The St. David's Buried Gorge was approximately 1200 long, 305 meters wide, and 91 meters deep at the  whirlpool. Previously the gorge was 200 feet deeper than the depth of LakeOntario. The gorge extended into LakeOntario 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles) west of the present Niagara River. The gorges original landscape is no longer visible however, as the widely recognized Whirlpool Gorge was formed in its place. Thus only remnants of its geologic origins exist.

The Whirlpool Aero Car is open seasonally and is open daily from April 30 to November. Hours are subject to change.

Whirlpool Aero Car Tour Adults $11.50 Children $6.80 taxes not included

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Ontario

From Toronto:

  1. Head Southwest on QEW
  2. Slight left at King’s Highway 405
  3. Take Stanley Ave E Exit toward Niagara Falls
  4. Merge onto Stanley Ave (south)
  5. Left (southeast) at Whirlpool Rd
  6. Right (southeast) at Niagara Parkway
  7. Continue onto River Rd
From Buffalo:
  1. Take Peace Bridge
  2. Continue QEW
  3. Take Exit 12 for Netherby Rd towards Welland (north)
  4. Left (north) at Niagara River Parkway
  5. Continue onto Bridgewater St (southwest)
  6. Right (northwest) at Welland River Bridge
  7. Right (northeast) at Macklem St
  8. Continue onto Niagara River Parkway (northwest)

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Latitude: 43.118622
Longitude: -79.068732

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