Short Hills Provincial Park Park
Ontario park preserving rolling hills and Carolinian forest
Short Hills Provincial Park follows the Niagara Escarpment near St. Catharines, offering hiking trails, small waterfalls and hardwood forest; visitors use walking routes and visit seasonal wildflowers.
Short Hills Provincial Park at a Glance#
Address: Short Hills Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada
Website: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/shorthills
Hours: Daylight hours (park gates typically open at dawn and close at dusk)
How to Get to Short Hills Provincial Park#
A short drive from St. Catharines and Pelham; access from local roads off Regional Road 20 and nearby Highway 405. Public transit options are limited; drive or take a local taxi to trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Short Hills Provincial Park#
- Follow the signed trails to viewpoints that look over the Niagara Escarpment; some footpaths are narrow and require steady footing.
- Carry a map - cell coverage can be patchy in parts of the park.
- Visit early to enjoy quieter trails and better bird activity along the creeks.
Best Time to Visit Short Hills Provincial Park#
Late spring through fall is the best window for hiking and enjoying the escarpment views; winter offers snowshoeing but requires preparation.
Weather & Climate near Short Hills Provincial Park#
Short Hills Provincial Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (894 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - -1° | -11° | 59 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -8° - 0° | -10° | 53 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 5° | -4° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 77 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 21° | 17° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 15° | 10° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 8° | 1° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 2° | -6° | 75 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
