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George Island Nature Trail
Indian Head Cove
Cape Hurd Reserves Nature Trail
Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
Duncan Escarpment Provincial Park
Bruce Trail
Chipmunk Trail
NCC Trail 26
Jack Pine Trail
Riverwood Trails
Beltline Trail
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Beautiful trail, easy to access and great for beginners
We had a great night walk in the forest. The hosts were amazing. My kids loved it too, even if they were very tired at the end.
I visited in the winter time and it was an awesome experience. Birds and squirrels are so friendly you can watch them everywhere. Please don’t forget to bring some food in the winter time. There are plenty of places to put the food.
Great trails! Has different views and terrains, saw a variety of birds, nice viewing spot by the river. Free parking, but maybe hard to find parking, even on a sunny winter day. It was early Feb, not snow but some part of the trails got pretty muddy. Has public washroom in the art gallery, very clean.
Came here to go snowshoeing and fell in love. The weather was perfect, the trails where all open and safe, can EASILY spend over 2 hours here. Had to rent snowshoes and they are pretty good. Can't wait to go back again
Nice place for hiking/ walking trail with family members in fall season or summer and spring time.
Great environment with friendly fellow hikers. Well maintained overall
Went around in circles a few times, but had a blast
Great trail with lots of elevations, beautiful lookout points, river, caves.
Parking is free.
Parking is free.
Easy breezy trail. It's actually part of a larger network that includes Lime Kiln and Jack Pine. I know there's supposed to be a lake but we walked about an hour and we didn't see one.
We also got to feed some super friendly grey Jays who come and sit on your hands. Their scratchy little claws were so delicate and cute.
And the piece de resistance were 3 wild turkeys just running around. They were huge. Two seemed very accustomed to people. One not so much. Very exciting.
We also got to feed some super friendly grey Jays who come and sit on your hands. Their scratchy little claws were so delicate and cute.
And the piece de resistance were 3 wild turkeys just running around. They were huge. Two seemed very accustomed to people. One not so much. Very exciting.
Stunning place especially during fall season! The hiking trails are perfect for kids, my toddler had such a great time!
Excellent hike through a variety of forest. The rock and trees reminded me more of Massasauga Provincial Park and was very different from the landscape in the Killarney park. Saw a porcupine which was very cool.
I always visit around fall as it’s the most beautiful time of year! You get to see lots of bird sightings and foliage. The area and trails are well maintained. Many professional photos are taken here and around the Visual Arts Mississauga gardens.
This trail connected to credit valley trail and culham trail. Half shady area half not. Lots of ppl fishing at credit river trail. They have some smaller trail connected as well, some with birds some with wildlife. There are free parking lot.
Very nice, a few side trails including the famous Kolapore wilderness trail considered a side trail to Bruce trail, parking is okayish, the trail is well maintained, blazes are well painted and always visible . The crevices aren’t so scary and there’s a few uphills and DOWNHILLS so be very careful… pretty rivers, creeks and springs as well. Let’s GO!!
Hiking trails & Cycling. If you would like to walk in a natural environment, visit this place. Riverside Culham trail. Not for large gathering or hangout.
Headed to the Bluffs to meet up with 2 Grand Daughters and did a short trip for 2 bridges and a little fishing took about 3.5 hours and then set up Neil's truck so Jenn and Neil could take a float down to the first bridge before they had supper Tight Lines Fishing 🎣
I have enjoyed my hike at Riverwood trail, beautiful sceneries with a lot of benches to rest. A lot of people were hiking with their dogs. Some were on their bikes too. Not to far from square one.
This is an awesome, peaceful place, although busy. The birds are friendly. The chipmunks are friendly. It’s a nice nice place to just decompress.
One of the best places in Ottawa to take a nice hike and interact with wildlife 🙂 Just be respectful, don't litter 🚮
Amazing! Absolutely amazing. The water is cold but amazing.
Really an amazing trail!!!
The Grotto and and the bay around it is absolutely perfect for everyone to see. Whether you want a light hike, see a breathtaking view, or to take a dip in the water it's all here. You can access the inside of the grotto by swimming around it from the outside. There will be a lot of people swimming or hanging out around the cliffs.
Don’t go there it’s expensive $$$. You can park on the street and walk for the view for free 😎
Great campground along the Saugeen River. We stopped in for 1 night during our Kayak of the river. They have riverside campsites you can paddle to. A general store in the middle serves up ice cream and coffee. There is a horse shoe pit, pool tables, and fußball tables if you get bored. I highly recommend this campground for those travelling along the Saugeen River, or for those in the general area.
So fun and crystal clear water. Lovely sunset views. Must go! Pack water shoes for the pebble beach.
We enjoyed Saugeen Bluffs as the playground was close to our campsite. The splash pad is quite small. Unfortunately, the pool has not been running since pre-covid, despite the website advertising the pool as an amenity, the staff reporter the website hasn't been updated. This was disappointing. Nice trails.
Nice camping park. Sites were private enough with lots of trees. Some shade so not too hot. Not too big. Easy enough to walk around or bike as well. Few hiking trails. Lots of river access. Splash pool was not functioning. Showers were warm with good water pressure. nice and clean. flush toilets throughout the park!!
General store also good a little bit of everything...lots of ice cream...sold out over Long weekend. 😞
Local farmer was great for fire wood and cheaper then the park.
General store also good a little bit of everything...lots of ice cream...sold out over Long weekend. 😞
Local farmer was great for fire wood and cheaper then the park.
Amazing scenic trail
Parked at P9 off Moodie, lots of space. Some picnic tables on edge of P9. Washrooms at P9. I walked every trail except one where the boardwalk is damaged they closed it. Varied ecosystems provide for huge variety. Very picturesque.
Nice view from the top of the mountain, you can take the gondolas if you purchase a day pass that will give you a beautiful view of the blue mountain village and collingwood. Price of day passes fluctuate based on the day
Great hiking place, clean. FYI dogs are not allowed. A portion of the board walk is closed off as some places are unstable and need fixing.
Beautiful place and calming nature with birds singing on top of the trees, we walked the Bruce trail and I loved every moments of it.?
Today, we went to Riverwood Trails. It was such a pleasant day and feels like 23 C. We had a lot of fun walking around and exploring the greenery around. you can also ride a bike there. There is also a barn and a lot of space for parking.
Amazing place to visit to find some peace around birds. Squirrels and birds are very friendly and with some patience, you can feed them off your hands. Keep a packet of seeds and experience it.
I stood at the edge of the river gazing out at the majestic sea of leaves hugging the hillside. Then a pigeon flew over my head and dropped a surprise on my shoulder. It was a nice reminder that even when surrounded by the beauty of nature we can’t always avoid life’s little surprises. This place is a hidden gem and a must see
Exquisite walk beautiful trails
One of my favourite trails to feed the chickadees. There are a bunch of trails that link up around here so make sure you remember which lot you parked in.
Nice trail close to the city. Came here early November nice weather and color.
Bicycle trail available. Parking can be found right next to the trail. Lots of parking space.
Bicycle trail available. Parking can be found right next to the trail. Lots of parking space.
An easy hike to Pinnacle Rock with nice views, but if you can make the hike to Kolapore it's worth it. See the picture to see the section of trail that's closed between Nov 7-12, and Apr 24-29. Be warned that the Town Line Access Road is gravel and south of 9th line is a long way until you get to paved road again. The 9th line parking lot is small and parking is messy.
Visited on September especially to see the fissure caves and liverworts and ferns on the cave walls. Trail was good. Accessed from 9th concession road. Small parking lot. Only met 3 other people on the trail. Well worth the visit especially if you explore the caves. Be careful not to crush delicate plants.
Overall, a really lovely set of hiking trails that connect to part of the Bruce Trail. I did a loop from the small parking lot on the north side (which only fits about eight cars so be prepared to park on the side of the road if it's busy) to Metcalf rock and back which was just under 14.5k, but if you don't want to walk that far there are a few other trails that will cut the distance down. Just make sure you have a map or an app like Strava if you're unsure. All the trails are well-marked with signs but it's hard to gauge the total distance if you're not already familiar with the area.
This trail cuts through several different types of forest, over and along several creeks, and up and down the escarpment with a few nice lookouts along the way, making it super interesting but only moderately challenging. If you're going after it's been raining a lot, know that there will be parts of the trail that are fairly muddy (hard packed clay kind of muddy). I went on a cool, breezy day so no issues with that or with bugs but definitely carry spray just in case.
I will definitely be going back. 👍🏼
This trail cuts through several different types of forest, over and along several creeks, and up and down the escarpment with a few nice lookouts along the way, making it super interesting but only moderately challenging. If you're going after it's been raining a lot, know that there will be parts of the trail that are fairly muddy (hard packed clay kind of muddy). I went on a cool, breezy day so no issues with that or with bugs but definitely carry spray just in case.
I will definitely be going back. 👍🏼
Beautiful trail and easy hike. My children and I opted for a shorter option (30 min to reach the end). It is a kid friendly trail. Great for bird feeding. Well maintained but very mudy in some patches and as a heads up too many mosquitoes. You will see cute chipmunks and squirells and a variety of birds and beautiful wild mushrooms as well among other things. Parking available at P9 with washrooms and a couple of picnic tables. Not very stroller friendly because of the tree roots and stones so it would be hard to manage the stroller unless you have a heavy duty stroller and you are up for the challenge. You will find a map at the entrance which will help you decide how to go with your hike if you prefer a longer or shorter option and at each point there are banners and another copy of the map to help you juggle your way through and stay on track without getting lost.
Nice conservation with many trails. Toilets are flushing but no sink to wash your hands after, and little to no service in park unless on some trails. Enjoyed the lookout trail (see photo). Nice playground for kids (monkey bars, slide, swings). Dog and horse (in certain places) friendly. Overall pretty nice park, sites aren't very private but it does have more trees than a wide open style trailer park.
The trail itself is decent and was the first time I had been on George Island. I would highly recommend bug spray however as we made the rookie mistake of forgetting to bring any and got eaten alive. The view from the far side of the island is incredible and the path takes you over a series of different terrains from woodlands wetland, rocky outcrops and shoreline. Somehow I forgot to take any photos of the farside of the island.
A fairly easy hike, good for beginners and lots of other connecting trails.
Pretty good trail, took 40 minutes to complete 1 loop. Could probably do it in 25. Wooden bridges are cool, lots of lookouts.
Metcalfe Rock to Chuck Grant Side trail to Duncan Escarpment Provincial Park. This has a little bit of everything, caves, waterfalls, forest and great hiking trails! This is my favorite hike so far! What a way to end the year!
Very nice and quiet trails with variety of scenery and a few boardwalks. Mostly flat but in some parts you will encounter exposed roots and rocks. Lots of birds and critters, mainly chickadees and some nuthatches, juncos and blue jays. And if you got really lucky, you may see deer.
Overall great hiking trail with lovely, friend birds that will land on your hand when approached. Me and my girlfriend had one of those one in a lifetime experiences. 😍
Very nice walking through the woods. Enjoy the forest with easy walking
This is a rather fun trail that goes around George island. The trail itself is roughly 7km and should take the average group about 3-4 hours. I like this trail because of the very varied terrane you cover, wetlands, forest, beach, high rock outcrops, etc.
Parked at P11 and walked trail 26. It goes through the forest & crosses the power line corridor. This is a very lovely walk. Some spots on the trail are uneven, roots & rocks. Just need to pay attention when walking. Some interesting mossy rocks & a foundation hidden in the forest are just some of the interesting things to observe. Starting to see fall colours in the foliage.
Nice short trail. It leads to a nice lake but not too sure if it’s the best spot to go swimming in because the water seemed not so quiet and you have to walk all the trail to get to the water. It was nice though and very easy.
In terms of parking you have to just park on the side of the road near the entrance of the trail unless we missed the parking.
In terms of parking you have to just park on the side of the road near the entrance of the trail unless we missed the parking.
Went for a hike and wanted to see the views. The hiking trails were not cleared and lots of foliage, the look out stop was beautiful though. Make sure to wear pants and hiking shoes! Hopefully we are not full of poison ivy 🤦🏼♀️
Turkeys, raccoons, squirrels and you guessed it TONS OF CHIPMUNKS!! bring seeds and bug spray
Pretty short and sweet. Some boardwalks and a good place to see a beaver dam ! Lots of wildlife around the trail due to the fact that other people leave bird seed. Outhouses are clean, located near the parking lot.
One of my regular haunts. Beautiful trail. Lots of chickadees to hand feed, squirrels and chipmunks too - but require more patience. A pilleated woodpecker makes an occasional appearance, but you don't want to hand feed this terrifying beast.
This is one of the must visit bucket list places in Tobermory , Bruce Peninsula.
Please do prebook your parking online especially during this pandemic time only half of the parking spaces are open and needs registration.
We took the shortest green trial and took us about 30 mins of trek to reach the Indian head cove , the trek was beautiful, all through the hike you could see beautiful lake , plants and flowers
Once you reach the cove , you will be mesmerized by the beauty of the place and it’s water color .
The climb is very easy and any one could do it.
The beautiful water colors , the view , the sound of the waves hitting the rock makes this places a to do bucket list item.
Don’t miss out if you are visiting the peninsula .
*also washroom facilities were available.
Please do prebook your parking online especially during this pandemic time only half of the parking spaces are open and needs registration.
We took the shortest green trial and took us about 30 mins of trek to reach the Indian head cove , the trek was beautiful, all through the hike you could see beautiful lake , plants and flowers
Once you reach the cove , you will be mesmerized by the beauty of the place and it’s water color .
The climb is very easy and any one could do it.
The beautiful water colors , the view , the sound of the waves hitting the rock makes this places a to do bucket list item.
Don’t miss out if you are visiting the peninsula .
*also washroom facilities were available.
The trails were well maintained
Beautiful lookouts and fall changing colors.
Moderate to easy in some points..
Beautiful falls and streams...
Some parts of the bruce trail connected into the trail where it at huge steep inclines along a narrow path.
Some areas were extremely muddy...
But loved the beautiful scenery, birds, flowers, falls, and streams...
Beautiful lookouts and fall changing colors.
Moderate to easy in some points..
Beautiful falls and streams...
Some parts of the bruce trail connected into the trail where it at huge steep inclines along a narrow path.
Some areas were extremely muddy...
But loved the beautiful scenery, birds, flowers, falls, and streams...
So enjoyed this hiking area! The weather was great, the trail clearly marked, most people were respectful of keeping physically distanced. There are some steep inclines to be ready for! The outcropping for the view were lovely. The fall colours are brilliant right now. First time on this trail, won't be our last that is for sure.
Hike is alongside an abandoned access road, so not the most picturesque, although the view at the end is beautiful. Well worth the 20 minute hike
September 20, 2020
Overall, an easy hike. Although sometimes muddy, the trail itself is surrounded by trees, except for a small crossing over an open field. The parking is limited; get there early to get a spot.
Overall, an easy hike. Although sometimes muddy, the trail itself is surrounded by trees, except for a small crossing over an open field. The parking is limited; get there early to get a spot.
Great place, short hike. But the people who live near this trail honestly do think that they own the lake. They will yell at you aggressively until you move. They also have two large dogs. Tried calling local police, but the office was closed.
Good hike. 15 mins to the water. Problem is it’s overgrown and the people that own the land beside it think they own the lake. Also think the pictures are possibly people that have taken pictures of the cabin or something off the path as there is nothing on the trail other then woods and a small rocky path.
Such a paradise spot! cannot believe we have such beauty In our own country! Besides being there in September it is even better then being on resort in Cuba!
Went about 200 metres in and the path was six inches under water and I couldn't find a way around.
Off the beaten track trail in Tobermory only a ten-minute walk until you're at the lake.
Kids were a little upset there was no pool but then we found the wading pool. Great spot for family camping, very kid friendly, lots of bathrooms, seems to be well kept. Tent sites are a good size and seasonal sites are huge. The Lookout Trail is a must for any new campers, beautiful view at the top and well worth all those stairs! My only complaint would be the map isn't exactly correct as it took us about a half hour to find our site when we first arrived. Once we got settled and walked around we were able to find our way perfectly fine. A long weekend just isn't long enough!
Nice trails, away from the crowds. Free parking at the road. Easy to get lost though, so take your GPS.
Staff is so friendly and helpful. Great quiet place to camp and enjoy nature. Hiking trails through the woods and along the river. Canoe/kayak rentals on site.
Absolutely amazing. Crystal clear waters. Reminds me of the Caribbean.
Friday water but you can still polar dip if you want. We stayed until 10 PM to catch the gorgeous sunset.
It's a must do if you're in the area.
We camped and walked over. No need to worry about parking this way.
Friday water but you can still polar dip if you want. We stayed until 10 PM to catch the gorgeous sunset.
It's a must do if you're in the area.
We camped and walked over. No need to worry about parking this way.
Very popular place to swim in Georgian Bay in Cyprus Lake Park. A bit of a hike to get there but very much worth it. For those not wanting to take a dip, then it is just a very short walk over to the Grotto and Cave.
Better than a water park! Make sure you bring your swim goggles and enjoy the clear water. Lots of great places to set up for a picnic.
Excellent hidden trail leading to a beautiful bay.
This is a great place for an afternoon stroll. My kids absolutely love being able to run around here. Bring some bird feed... You might find that the birds and/or chipmunks will eat it straight from your hands.