Greater Toronto Bioregion

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The Greater Toronto Bioregion represents a unique ecosystem that co-exists with the urban sprawl of the Greater Toronto Area. [1] It is also part of the Oak Ridges Moraine system.

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References

  1. Shoreline regeneration for the greater Toronto bioregion. Minister of Supply and Services (Canada). 1991. ISBN   978-0-662-18981-7.

Coordinates: 43°38′33″N79°23′14″W / 43.64250°N 79.38722°W / 43.64250; -79.38722