1/3 of all Ontario turtles
The Land Between is a region that extends from Georgian Bay to the Ottawa Valley.
It has the only rock barrens in the province, and the highest percentage of shorelines to area in Ontario. It is also mainly in tact. Therefore, The Land Between region together with the Frontenac Arch have over 1/3 of Ontario's turtles and are the last strongholds for most turtle species.
Blanding's Turtle Range (Ontario Nature):
Northern Map Turtle Range (Ontario Nature):
Stinkpot/Musk Turtle Range (Ontario Nature):
The region also has a relative majority of our favorite, snapping turtles. This is why The Land Between charity aims to conserve turtles! The Land Between is turtle country.