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Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Beach Area 1
Burnaby Lake Regional Park
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Craigleith Provincial Park
Kanaka Creek Regional Park
Aldergrove Regional Park
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Beach Area 5
Minnekhada Regional Park
Brae Island Regional Park
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Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial Nature Reserve
Traboulay PoCo Trail
Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial Nature Reserve
McAuliffe Woods Conservation Area
Preservation Park
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Minnekhada Regional Park
Kanaka Creek Regional Park
Sentier de la Nature
Brae Island Regional Park
Tynehead Regional Park
Reviews
I had a wonderful experience at the Light Up the Night event at Tynehead Regional Park on October 25! The atmosphere was magical, with beautiful lights illuminating the park, creating a warm and inviting environment. It was great to see families and friends come together to enjoy the festivities.
I appreciated the organization of the event, especially the reserved parking at the Tynehead Hatchery, which made accessing the event easy.
Overall, it was a fantastic evening filled with joy and community spirit. I can't wait for next year's event!
I appreciated the organization of the event, especially the reserved parking at the Tynehead Hatchery, which made accessing the event easy.
Overall, it was a fantastic evening filled with joy and community spirit. I can't wait for next year's event!
Good place for a quick pit stop. Area has lots of parking and is clean.
Fantastic park situated right in the middle of Surrey! There are multiple entrances, and all of them offer maps for quick guidance. There are many signs indicating the trails, restrooms, watercourses, picnic spots, and overall facilities in the park. You can probably spend the whole day there just walking and admiring wonders of nature.
Good place for hiking and dog lovers. Plenty of green space to walk around
Beautiful and cool area for picnic and the entire family. Park is very clean. Signs in place cannot go into the creek.
Coolest spot: Michael Forrest River Walkway!
While we normally use our satellite, we decided that we could use our cable. WRONG. While they have the connection all set and ready to go. They don't offer cable. When I asked the young lady said good question. Otherwise the park was beautiful.
Went here for a short hike to escape the city heat wave.
The north loop is more difficult then the south loop.
The view on the top of the north loop is amazing with the Pitt River winding through and the Goose Neck beneath your feet.
The north loop is more difficult then the south loop.
The view on the top of the north loop is amazing with the Pitt River winding through and the Goose Neck beneath your feet.
Such an amazing trail for walking and taking in the gorgeous views and wildlife. We frequent it often for dog walks.
Spanning over 400 hectares, Kanaka Creek Regional Park is a wilderness haven located along 12 kilometers of Kanaka Creek in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Established to protect the unique ecosystems and wildlife of the area, the park provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking outdoor recreation and nature appreciation.
The park is divided into four main sections:
* Fraser Riverfront: This section offers scenic views of the Fraser River and features accessible washrooms and picnic tables.
* Lower Reach & Fish Fence: Here, you can observe the fish fence, which plays a crucial role in monitoring and enhancing chum, coho, and pink salmon populations.
* Mid Reach & Cliff Falls: This section is a popular destination for picnics and relaxation. Cliff Falls, a spectacular canyon carved by the creek, is the centerpiece of this area.
* Upper Reach & Hatchery: Explore the interpretive center at the Bell-Irving Hatchery and learn about salmonid enhancement programs.
Kanaka Creek Regional Park offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, including hiking, biking, fishing, and bird watching. The park is also home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, making it a perfect place to connect with nature.
The park is divided into four main sections:
* Fraser Riverfront: This section offers scenic views of the Fraser River and features accessible washrooms and picnic tables.
* Lower Reach & Fish Fence: Here, you can observe the fish fence, which plays a crucial role in monitoring and enhancing chum, coho, and pink salmon populations.
* Mid Reach & Cliff Falls: This section is a popular destination for picnics and relaxation. Cliff Falls, a spectacular canyon carved by the creek, is the centerpiece of this area.
* Upper Reach & Hatchery: Explore the interpretive center at the Bell-Irving Hatchery and learn about salmonid enhancement programs.
Kanaka Creek Regional Park offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, including hiking, biking, fishing, and bird watching. The park is also home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, making it a perfect place to connect with nature.
Easy trail for kids and pets.
Wonderful lookout view!
Unfortunately, thrre are not enough parking from the starting point.
Wonderful lookout view!
Unfortunately, thrre are not enough parking from the starting point.
Beautiful, quiet, and easy! Good for walking, biking, running, even skateboarding…
Take water as no fountain available on the way.
Take water as no fountain available on the way.
A well-maintained Park for adventure. I was interested in the Bell Irving Hatchery. Glad to see hundreds of thousand salmon fry have been reared here. Learning more from the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Center. Great work! I’ll be back again.
The trails through the regional park are beautifully maintained.
Lovely place with lots of easy to moderate walks, pretty marsh views, wildlife viewing (we saw a Western Painted Turtle), with ample parking. It’s also pretty close to the city so would definitely recommend coming here during the week for a quick getaway from the noise!
Discover stunning trails just a quick 10-minute drive from the heart of the city.
Traboulay PoCo Trail is a gem in PoCo. We love it! People from all ages enjoy it by walking, biking, resting at boardwalk.....it's so accessible and nice. PoCo residents are very blessed to have it.
Minnekhada Regional Park is a great place for a variety of outdoor activities. With over 10 kilometers of trails, there's something for everyone from casual strollers to experienced hikers. The park is especially popular with dog walkers and families with young children due to the mostly easy and well-maintained trails.
For a moderate challenge with scenic views, check out the High Knoll Trail. This trail offers a good workout with some elevation gain, rewarding you with breathtaking vistas of the Pitt River and Pitt-Addington Marsh.
If you're looking for a shorter and easier option, the Low Knoll Trail is a great choice. This family-friendly trail is perfect for a leisurely stroll through the forest. While the views aren't as expansive as the High Knoll Trail, it's a peaceful option for enjoying nature.
No matter which trail you choose, be sure to carry bear spray and make noise while hiking as black bears are active in the park.
Overall, Minnekhada Regional Park is a beautiful and easily accessible park that's perfect for a day spent outdoors.
For a moderate challenge with scenic views, check out the High Knoll Trail. This trail offers a good workout with some elevation gain, rewarding you with breathtaking vistas of the Pitt River and Pitt-Addington Marsh.
If you're looking for a shorter and easier option, the Low Knoll Trail is a great choice. This family-friendly trail is perfect for a leisurely stroll through the forest. While the views aren't as expansive as the High Knoll Trail, it's a peaceful option for enjoying nature.
No matter which trail you choose, be sure to carry bear spray and make noise while hiking as black bears are active in the park.
Overall, Minnekhada Regional Park is a beautiful and easily accessible park that's perfect for a day spent outdoors.
Beautiful park for an easier hike. Lots of parts of the trail are not even ground and there is one steep hill. Best to wear hiking boots. WARNING LOTS OF BEARS IN THE AREA. Be prepared with a whistle, horn and/or bear spray.
It's one of the best trails I've ever been on. Absolutely stunning rocks to climb and hike through. We hiked the 4km loop and it took just under an hour. Trail is clean and well marked out. Lots of free parking at the entrance on Eagle Cr. I highly recommend checking it out if in the area.
Absolutely gorgeous trails here, mostly flat too which was nice and made for a leisurely walk. We did the shorter route (about 4.5km) and made lots of dog friends along the way. Trail was pretty well marked for the most part as well. It was just a great way to spend the afternoon.
Absolutely beautiful park, the hikes can be intense so definitely bring some water along and be cautious of bears and other wildlife in the area as well! All in all if you’re an outdoors person I’d highly recommend coming here!!!
A great place to watch the sunset or go for a stroll. We came here and set up some chairs and basked in the sunshine (finally...sunshine! LOL) . Park is clean. No issues parking. Bathrooms are clean. And to top it off after basking in the sun you can go into Ft Langley and grab a bite (gelato for the win).
Lovely hike, have done it many times. I like the high knolls, not to strenuous. About 5-6km total. There was a beaver dam and beaver we could see, plethora of birds & beauty. My tip would be to be careful for parking lot gate closure times. We went in a cloudy day here in Feb. The views are stunning in the spring & summer and with that.. some crowds too! Worth it!
A lovely quiet place to stroll in winter. A 2.4km one way trail travels through the forest. In winter you can see through the bushes and trees to look for the birds. There are a few view points looking out at the Fraser River with beaches and log booms. Nice view against the snow capped mountains. We didn't go to the campground so have no comments about that. The washroom was clean!
Majorly swooned by this magnificent place. Family and I hike here countless times, all year round. Several paths to choose from—never a dull moment whenever we’re there. My daughter has been hiking here since she was three and now that she’s six, she always asks to hike “the tough one.” Oodles of thanks to the kind folks who maintain the park so so so so well! It’s almost as if it’s untouched by man and so nature-lovers, you’re in for a sweet treat!
Beautiful trails thru the island. Camping facilities. and beach along the Fraser River
IMO this is a hidden gem in the city of Guelph. It's nice and easy hiking trail with lots of tall trees and a small stream for relaxation sounds. Google @kylelgv20 Natural sounds video for relaxation water flowing at Kortright Woods Trail or Kortright Woods Trail video 1 Preservation Park in 4K or scan my QR code to watch videos.
Great Wooded area for walks or bike rides. Great Paved paths, and some gravel paths. Fresh air and Nature.
Salmon run photos captured in Nov 4th 2023. Easy trails
Salmon run November 2nd 2024
Salmon run November 2nd 2024
Beautiful walking along water. Long or short. Bikes dogs. Magnificent views. Wonderful
This is a no brainer 5 star ⭐️. The park is absolutely gorgeous. There is ample parking and public washrooms/outhouse. There are areas for picnics. A dog park is here also. The Serpentine River flows through the park and has an annual salmon run. Enough with the basics. The park is full of amazing trails and views. You will not be disappointed with the huge trees 🌲 and all the greenery. It’s a refreshing place and brings peace to the soul. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
This is such an amazing nature trail. I’ve been hiking here with my kids in carriers since they were babies.
We usually park across the road at the park/splash pad and cross at the pedestrian light.
There are so many branches in this trail that you could have a totally different hiking experience every time you come. We often do the full loop through the forest and out to the off leash area by the Hanlon. It’s a nice mix of forest and open air walking.
I consider this an all season trail, but definitely wear hiking cleats during the winter. Happy hiking! (Added photos of some cool fungus I spotted here).
We usually park across the road at the park/splash pad and cross at the pedestrian light.
There are so many branches in this trail that you could have a totally different hiking experience every time you come. We often do the full loop through the forest and out to the off leash area by the Hanlon. It’s a nice mix of forest and open air walking.
I consider this an all season trail, but definitely wear hiking cleats during the winter. Happy hiking! (Added photos of some cool fungus I spotted here).
first time here, and we stayed on the white stamped trail. Quick hike today just to see, and we liked what we saw. Will be back and explore more
August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023
Nice area for a stroll.
Great little park with a creak running through it! Nice old growth Trees and shade. Has pit toilets to use the washroom and free parking. The creek is easy to explore and very pretty!
Preservation Park is my sanctuary. There are so many different ways to explore this park, but beware getting lost is very possible. There are not the greatest markers throughout the entire park. Only a few paths are marked clearly. Still, I love that you are in the middle-of-the-road the city, and for a brief time, you can feel like you're way up north and not a car can be heard.
Walking in the woods number one place to do it
Nice flat shaded trails. Easy walking and very friendly locals. This Trail is full of majestic views of the river, lots of picnic areas, clean bathrooms, lots of parking, and most of all outstanding flora and fauna along the trails. The trails are winding and complete and I was able to get in over 8,000 steps. Very happy with this Trail
BIPOC SAFE and super welcome. Love the area and it's nice to jjst escape into the forest! The nature is beautiful. I am disappointed at the few beer cans we found and picked up - stop littering in our beautiful nature spaces. It's shady, great for walk or bike.
Jolie petit sentier avec une passerelle de type "boardwalk". C'est intéressant d'y marcher car, on peut y voir la faune.
Par contre, ce n'est pas si long que cela. Pour quelqu'un qui cherche une randonnée d'une journée, cela ne va définitivement pas le faire. De plus, la passerelle est vieillissante et des investissements sont à prévoir.
#: passerelle, sentier, parc nature, Venise-en-Québec
Par contre, ce n'est pas si long que cela. Pour quelqu'un qui cherche une randonnée d'une journée, cela ne va définitivement pas le faire. De plus, la passerelle est vieillissante et des investissements sont à prévoir.
#: passerelle, sentier, parc nature, Venise-en-Québec
Always attest being here.
Dogs are welcome, but keep on leashes. There is a home with a sign which clearly states "dogs off leash will be sh0t".
If you are going to go through the caves, make sure to wear proper shoes.
Enjoy the views, and have fun.
Dogs are welcome, but keep on leashes. There is a home with a sign which clearly states "dogs off leash will be sh0t".
If you are going to go through the caves, make sure to wear proper shoes.
Enjoy the views, and have fun.
Take the Bruce trail, a side trail trail leads to the caves which is really beautiful. It was a bit hard cause of all the snow. We didn’t have any equipment with us, we found a branch which we used as a hiking stick. One should be careful of the gap in between stones which is not visible cause of the snow.
Amazing walk I would recommend to anyone. Good for family who like hikes and walking ur dog can't recommend it enough in good weather, be aware there's not much shelter and it's Forrest trails so rain can be a challenge if you don't dress for the weather
It was the most amazing bike trail I have been on ! All 7 of us were floored by the beauty and loved how easy it was to ride, how different scenes we were able to ride through. We are dying to ride this trail again soon!
A friend who customarily rides this trial also says to try riding it reversed, it’s like riding a totally different trail. Haha
A friend who customarily rides this trial also says to try riding it reversed, it’s like riding a totally different trail. Haha
Shaded and lovely for a short walk with your overheated older dog
Went here to check out the nottawasaga lookout point and there was notta much here. Trees have grown and blocked the view. It was a nice walk though, lots of maple trees and also very quiet. A lot of mosquitoes so bug spray would help. We did not visit the rocky caves, maybe next time.
Very Beautiful walk in the park. Lots of parking! Very BIG park. Good park for bird watching. Nicely paved path to walk along on the East side of the park. Good park to bring both your Dogs & Kids! Enjoyed a nice walk with my wife & 5 mo th old. Will be back again!
I grew up in the area ,so bringing my son now that he’s grown up and the dogs to a favourite spot of mine for a walk is so amazing! We brought our dogs and they loved it too! Check it out! It’s very peaceful , and across the street is a beautiful trail we have walked along also and got some amazing photos!! Check out one of my go to places to get away and listen to the water and the birds.
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Wonderful well paved trails that connects several parks and neighbourhoods in the area together for easy access. You can see people from all walks of life using this trail. There are also a lot of interesting views to take in such as the river, the forest, the metal swimming salmon art, and lots of Continuum educational signs. You get to pass over rivers, under bridges, and through the woods. There are several exercise equipment that could be used on this trail as well. Highly recommend for anyone thinking of doing some light exercising or grabbing a coffee and walking and talking with a friend.
Le coin aménagé du chalet s'il pleut , le coin aménagé pour les oiseaux qu'on peut voir de très près et les coins table à Picnic sont vraiment des points bénéfiques lors d'une randonnée pédestre . En automne l'érablière est stupéfiante et la faune est très diversifié.
Lots for the kids to do. My kids loved it!
This water fall is so beautiful!! there is a half an hour hike to get there but it isnt that bad. Mainly uphill and down hill walking. nothing crazy. The only parts where your going up hill or downhill is when your going into the water. It is definetely worth the hike though. ans the water s not that cold, depending on where you go. But Definetely a 10/10. I have been there twice and it is just as exciting as the first time!!
A good place for walking , cycling.
It has a good share of boardwalks .
You need to follow the main trails ,parking is not at the park but you can find a plaza nearby to park and walk from there or there is a dog park where parking can be done , both with different entrances.
It has a good share of boardwalks .
You need to follow the main trails ,parking is not at the park but you can find a plaza nearby to park and walk from there or there is a dog park where parking can be done , both with different entrances.
I'm reluctant to write this so it doesn't get busy!
Blue side trail is tons of fun for the kids, little more challenging for older adults (bring your walking sticks).
Trails are well marked, paths are clear, wear proper gear.
Blue side trail is tons of fun for the kids, little more challenging for older adults (bring your walking sticks).
Trails are well marked, paths are clear, wear proper gear.
Beautiful little wooded area to walk through. The paved path is great.
Breathtaking place. The hike is pretty good not too hard if you stay in marked trails. But if you want adventure you can go around the stony caves and jump around the boulders. The blue trail is pretty good. The lanscape with dense tree will transport you to a different world. Many insta worthy spots! Totally worth the drive from Toronto.
Got even better after trail improvements with wood chips and gravel between Terraview Cres street and Kortright Zehrs. Now this trail is accessible to strollers and less muddy after a rainfall. The City of Guelph should do a better job maintaining community trails by providing at least raw materials like wood chips and gravel for small fixes to be done by community that is paying hefty property taxes
Great hike. Even late spring there’s still snow and ice in the caves so be sure to wear footwear with lots of grip. It’s a bit of scrambling over rocks in and around d the caves. So be prepared
Today we came here around 3 PM on a Sunday. Very sunny day so we decided to go to Fort Langley to this island park. Not a lot of parking available but we were able to find once we came here. Lots of people jogging, couples, and families. It has a nice mix of sandy beaches great for kids playing in the water, lots of nice concrete table for barbecue. Average view with a passerby train every 15 minutes in a distance. There is a washroom by the parking lot with the recycling and garbage can nearby. Trails was spacious, flat with lots of room to see the beautiful sky. Great park to come by especially Right next to the historic Fort Langley city with cool shops and pubs. Will definitely come back again for nice picnic under the sun.
One of the greatest things about British Columbia is it’s beautiful parks which are mostly maintained and protected for communities to use or explore.
All its parks span the range of terrains, flaura, fauna , climates and wildlife (some parks) which astonishes you when you go for the first time but become an obsession at certain time.
During this quarantine time, i took a plunge to explore outdoors and especially parks and hiking trails small or big, close or far from surrey( my hometown)
This port- Coquitlam park is just 15 mins from my house as i live on the outskirts of surrey and close to Coquitlam. Its basically a trail of 12 km which expands to huge area covering roads, lake, natural plantation on the sides. Some area is gravel and some is a plain road. Ocean looks so calm like a lake from thos angle of the park.
You can bike around it or maybe just walk or run but do stop to take some spectacular views at certain times like the sunset. There are benches with perfect spot for a little rest. Though there is no trail leading smoothly but rough and wild ones to go to the beach( not exactly beach but edges of water ). If you plan to do it all then take ur water and go for it, else take a small walk on road trail and still feel fresh.
Parking is some 100 meters before the actual trail starts. It was gorgeous for me.
All its parks span the range of terrains, flaura, fauna , climates and wildlife (some parks) which astonishes you when you go for the first time but become an obsession at certain time.
During this quarantine time, i took a plunge to explore outdoors and especially parks and hiking trails small or big, close or far from surrey( my hometown)
This port- Coquitlam park is just 15 mins from my house as i live on the outskirts of surrey and close to Coquitlam. Its basically a trail of 12 km which expands to huge area covering roads, lake, natural plantation on the sides. Some area is gravel and some is a plain road. Ocean looks so calm like a lake from thos angle of the park.
You can bike around it or maybe just walk or run but do stop to take some spectacular views at certain times like the sunset. There are benches with perfect spot for a little rest. Though there is no trail leading smoothly but rough and wild ones to go to the beach( not exactly beach but edges of water ). If you plan to do it all then take ur water and go for it, else take a small walk on road trail and still feel fresh.
Parking is some 100 meters before the actual trail starts. It was gorgeous for me.
Small, simple, nice.
Would be better if the place implemented trash bins at each signage/map post stationed around the trail. Would sure help reduce littering.
Would be better if the place implemented trash bins at each signage/map post stationed around the trail. Would sure help reduce littering.
Very small trail, mostly paved, flat ground. Good for people with mobility issues who want to be out in nature. Parking lot next to trail
It's a great place to be in touch with nature. We found many animals it's quiet peaceful. Then you can go to the beach and the water is not cold. There are spots where you can gather to make a BBQ rent kayaks awesome place.
Nice little conservation area. Closest to my house, so nice to take the kids and teach them a bit about nature.
Went for a walk with the dog, gf and my mom here. Absolutely beautiful spot with alot of history! So many picnic tables and spots to stop and enjoy the view. The trails are well taken care of. Friendly people out there walking there dogs etc. Loads of parking. I enjoyed the bridge and the look out spots. Too cool. Looking for a good spot to check out some scenery.....this is it.
I just loved walking on the trail at Preservation Park in Guelph, Ontario.
The day I went was a hot and sunny day. I went from one end of the trail to the other and back again. That day was so quiet and calm. As I continued to walk I came practically face to face with a beautiful doe. We both just stood there very still looking ar one another. I slowly reached for my camera that was around my neck and preceded to take a few pictures. The doe just stood there letting me take her picture. When I was done she just took off into the forest. It was such a wonder and magical moment. As I continued on my walk I came across a Heron. It is rare that I just happen to stumble upon these kind of animals. It was a really an amazing nature walk! I also saw a few smaller creatures...One of them was a Red Squirrel and the other a Downey Woodpecker.
Man has taken so much forest land that these beautiful creatures don`t know where to go...so it was so good to see these wonderful animals in this preservation park.
The day I went was a hot and sunny day. I went from one end of the trail to the other and back again. That day was so quiet and calm. As I continued to walk I came practically face to face with a beautiful doe. We both just stood there very still looking ar one another. I slowly reached for my camera that was around my neck and preceded to take a few pictures. The doe just stood there letting me take her picture. When I was done she just took off into the forest. It was such a wonder and magical moment. As I continued on my walk I came across a Heron. It is rare that I just happen to stumble upon these kind of animals. It was a really an amazing nature walk! I also saw a few smaller creatures...One of them was a Red Squirrel and the other a Downey Woodpecker.
Man has taken so much forest land that these beautiful creatures don`t know where to go...so it was so good to see these wonderful animals in this preservation park.
Lovely spot for a walk. Congrats to town and province for preserving this nature trail
Beautiful area to go for a walk
Can't get enough of this place. The Tavistock trail is a beautiful relaxing trail with easy signs to follow and the picnic areas are relaxing. At the entrance is a bathroom and it is well kept. When the tide is low, you can walk halfway around on the beach. The trails allow cycling as well.
I had a very peaceful walk in this surprise nature conservation right on the outskirts of a residential area. I couldn't believe I stumbled right into it. There were two other entrances, one with a parking lot and another that led to tennis courts. If you enjoy fresh air, woods, birds, and creeks then this is a nice quick walk through.