| Hiking
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| The
Niagara Glen Nature Area |
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The landscape in the Short Hills area is quite unlike anywhere else in Niagara.
It has been moulded into a jumble of small but steep hills and valleys by the
last ice age. With its varied topography, enchanting woods, winding lanes, and
historic buildings, Short Hills is a delightful area for for walking, biking,
and car touring.
The tiny community of St. Johns is a good starting point for many a tour through
the Short Hills. It is hard to believe that the tiny, sleepy hamlet of St. John
was once a thriving, bustling community.
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The village formed around a sawmill that was built on Twelve Mile Creek in
1792.A post office was established in 1831, at which time the village boasted
a woollen factory, a tannery, a foundry, stores, and several mills. Sadly, the
village declined to almost nothing when the early water power of Short Hills was
replaced by the greater resources and transportation convenience of the Welland
Canal. The hamlet, although greatly reduced in size from its hey day, has retained
its picturesque charm.
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