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Was very nice to have a wooded area to walk and enjoy the wildlife.
Great spot for a short hike. We took two hours. The views are great as well. Well worth the drive and yet so close to Sudbury
Wonderful nature hike with lots of wildlife......blue jays, cardinals, chipmunks, squirrels, turtles, fish. Only downfall are burrs right near the path that got all over my dog and there are always ticks so dress appropriately.
Convenient location between Vaughan and Brampton, however part of the land is under development and too close to highway, so you don't get to really enjoy the nature. Parking is free with limited space available.
This is the most beautiful park in the Windsor area in my opinion. A place to get lost in nature and clear your mind. It is peaceful just hearing the wildlife roar!
I thought it would be bigger. It's a trail that goes from Huntington Rd and Kirby Rd to a subdivision. From Huntington Rd the trail starts off unpaved for a short stretch through bush and then it is paved. There is forest on either side of the trail however trees don't canopy the trail so you're in the sun if it's the middle of the day. It's about a 20 min walk. I didn't see any trails through the forest, so you just stay on the paved trail. I drove there from pretty far, but it's definitely not a destination, I would say it's for locals.
Trail is at the end of a mile long road with no parking and ignorant residents fed up with trail travelers.
Very cute spot. Some nice look outs and benches along route
This is one of my favorite places in the city to just get away and unwind and see some nature and animals that day we see raccoons,deer,turtles painted and snapping many different bird few snakes and had a blast
The board walk is really cool, and we can find different birds. Beautiful view
Great day for a walk! Weather is absolutely perfect temperature this week for a walk through ojibway! Today I saw a raccoon, a fox snake, many paint turtles and snapping turtles. The greenery is definitely back in full force as the warm rainy season is upon on. Keep an eye out for ticks as it is been a wet year.
I would love to recommend it to everyone.
It is a short hike from the parking lot. Takes maybe 5 min in total to get to this view !
Stunning Sudbury 🖤
It is a short hike from the parking lot. Takes maybe 5 min in total to get to this view !
Stunning Sudbury 🖤
Good trails, nicely marked. Not a lot of traffic for a Sunday afternoon. Lovely views for photos and benches to relax. Beware of tics! We saw several which managed to get on our clothing.
Excellent place to hike, bike, kayak, or just sit by the water. Outdoor toilets available. Very clean and well marked trails.
I always love this place! The shorebird cell is my favorite part of the entire park, but it's all great. Use caution, last time we went we did have several ticks crawling over us (thankfully no bites though). Awesome place for birding!
Easy to pay for parking with the Honk app and fee is good for 24 hrs. Birding hotspot. A must see if you’re in the area for birds. Covered shelter available with great signage on expected birds.
Lake Laurentian Conservation Area is a true gem in Sudbury, offering serene beauty and a plethora of outdoor activities. The well-maintained trails provide excellent hiking and bird-watching opportunities, with breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding forest. Perfect for a family outing or a peaceful solo escape into nature. Highly recommend for anyone looking to reconnect with the outdoors!
Love this place and recommend to any one for relaxing
Excellent walking or cycling trails to enjoy natural setting. Birds are active, I saw cotton tail deer, a raccoon, squirrels, and ducks on the stream. Cardinals pairs. Juncos and other
This was my first time visiting Hillman Marsh Conservation Area and it was beautiful. We were lucky enough to visit on the 8th of April, eclipse day. Totality was an awe inspiring event that you couldn't take your eyes off of. Magical, beautiful, phenomenal.
Carp were splashing in the water, getting ready for mating season. Herons flying majestically back and forth. What a perfect day to visit. And better yet - the washrooms were open and clean and ready for use. Always a plus.
Thank you ERCA for this maintained Conservation Area. God bless.
Carp were splashing in the water, getting ready for mating season. Herons flying majestically back and forth. What a perfect day to visit. And better yet - the washrooms were open and clean and ready for use. Always a plus.
Thank you ERCA for this maintained Conservation Area. God bless.
Beautiful area, teeming with wildlife. We walked through the scenic trails and had a picnic while waiting for the solar eclipse. The marsh offered an amazing view, and I kept thinking "we have to remember to come back here for the next solar eclipse!". If only it worked like that.
Clean, well maintained trail. Short and nice. Near quiet street with homes.
Parked on the other side of Vimy bridge and walked over. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was a beautiful sunny Good Friday and a wonderful setting for a walk! The pup enjoyed it too, I think!
I would definitely recommend a stroll. Parking on the other side of Vimy bridge was empty. I noticed the Chapman Mills parking was smaller and full.
One downside was the cyclists. It's a fairly narrow path and boardwalk in parts. Cyclists take up quite a bit of space.
I would definitely recommend a stroll. Parking on the other side of Vimy bridge was empty. I noticed the Chapman Mills parking was smaller and full.
One downside was the cyclists. It's a fairly narrow path and boardwalk in parts. Cyclists take up quite a bit of space.
It’s a great place to breathe in some fresh air. Lots of parking spaces available although the road is really narrow; so tread carefully.
Ojibway is the perfect place to go to feel a world away from city life!
Enjoying a stroll through wonderful nature trails that wind through the woods, you'll always find a chance to view some sort of wildlife, whether the local deer or maybe some of the varieties of beautiful song birds. Some of the birds, like Chickadees, Nuthatches, and the Tufted Titmouse will gladly take seeds from your hands if you're patient and quiet, so don't forget to bring some birdseed along with you if you'd like to photograph these beauties closeup.
Enjoying a stroll through wonderful nature trails that wind through the woods, you'll always find a chance to view some sort of wildlife, whether the local deer or maybe some of the varieties of beautiful song birds. Some of the birds, like Chickadees, Nuthatches, and the Tufted Titmouse will gladly take seeds from your hands if you're patient and quiet, so don't forget to bring some birdseed along with you if you'd like to photograph these beauties closeup.
Okay but I didn't have the proper footwear to hike it.
It's such a gorgeous place! We enjoyed having the birds 🐦 🐦⬛ eat out of our hands. There were so many of them. We saw a deer 🦌 and ducks. It's a lovely place to enjoy nature. The facility has parking and is child and dog-friendly.
Ontario Nature is doing a great job managing this property. Excited to see what they do with it in the future. If you're a naturalist, there is always something to see here.
It was closed
Great Trail, rode maybe 4km down it with a bike. Relaxing somehow, and near the crossroads there is places that sell snacks. I would recommend doing this sometime.
Calm n beautiful
Visited during the week at the end of August with a friend. Took awhile to find each other as there are multiple entrances. Plenty of parking. Lots of trails to explore. 🥰 A very pleasant experience for the most part other than the mosquitoes. Wear bug repellent!
The soon to open Claireville North trail is a great new connection to the neighbourhoods north of Queen Street. Unfortunately, they have not paved the entire path which means it will be messy on rainy days, and challenging for people with strollers or with mobility issues, and will receive no winter maintenance.
Cute place with trail leading uphill (or downhill depending on where you parked and started the trail at). Very low traffic and quiet place. Lots of mosquitoes come prepared.
I came here as a volunteer to help with “Girls Can Too” summer program and I found it well-organized and insightful. It was obvious that the staff cared about providing children with best experience and help them get ready for their future career.
The conservation area itself is well-maintained and ample parking spots are available on premises.
The conservation area itself is well-maintained and ample parking spots are available on premises.
Absolutely beautiful, and lots of good blueberry picking too.
Really nice natural area with trees, grass, and trails. Perfect place to try horseback riding. The price is very reasonable in my opinion. The trail is pretty long and includes little forest areas and hills. It’s very relaxing and all the horses are very well trained. 10 out of 10 experience and I’d recommend to anyone going and old.
Nous sommes allés un samedi après midi et nous étions en mesure de réserver une fois sur palace. Puisque nous étions en mai, il y avait encore beaucoup de places disponibles, mais en juillet/août il serait peut être préférable de réserver une plage horaire à l’avance. À NOTER qu’il y a trois options pour les plages horaires: 1) la mâtinée 2) l’après midi 3)toute la journée. Si vous arrivez au milieu d’une plage horaire, il faut payer toute la journée. Oui ils remettent des contraventions, nous en avons vu.
Très belle loop d’environ 6-7km à moins de 1h de Toronto, plusieurs points d’eau, quelques côtes pour un peu de challenge, mais rien qui nécessite de l’équipement de randonnée. Prévoir de l’eau, puisque le chemin est 50/50 soleil/ombre.
Je recommande fortement pour une demie journée!
Très belle loop d’environ 6-7km à moins de 1h de Toronto, plusieurs points d’eau, quelques côtes pour un peu de challenge, mais rien qui nécessite de l’équipement de randonnée. Prévoir de l’eau, puisque le chemin est 50/50 soleil/ombre.
Je recommande fortement pour une demie journée!
I like this place a lot ….the walk way is so good and peace full, people come to catch fishes. The sounds of the lake is so good. The place has lot of green trees and calm. As there are only limited parking spots available. We have to come at 7am. Mostly people come to this trail with dogs. If you are a dog lover ….you will say hi to lot of dogs.
Beautiful. Quite and Quaint, perfect for relaxing afternoon walks.
We came as a big group and it was an amazing experience. The scenery was breathtaking and the wildlife was abundant. We hiked through forests, along streams and around lakes, and saw birds in their natural habitat.
Very nice and chill winter hike. Wear proper boots as the snow is deep in parts. The trail is not a loop. Easy trail 30min walk. Bridge is at the beginning of the trail over passing a river. Parked by the street. Didn’t see anyone on the trail so I let Theo run off leash which he enjoyed with the deep snow. I wish there was a map at the beginning of the trail with some info about the trail. It’s always nice to see one of those. otherwise highly recommend it for an easy mid day hike after work to free your mind.
A quiet trail that intersects the Humber River. The entrance to the trail from Kirby rd has no parking. Huntington rd is not very busy at this location making it easy enough to park on the shoulder. The river and bridge are very close to the entrance. The bridge has a notice that it's a danger to use and is fenced off making most of the trail inaccessible, unless you choose to cross the bridge. User takes the risk. The trail seems like a good place to hike or bird watch. I didn't make it too far with my 2 children. Ill visit again in spring
Short on time but need some nature, this trail fulfilled the need.
It's a level crushed stone path =Easy walk..
Sadly the observation deck doesn't offer much of a view ,do to the Invasive Phragmites.
Its close to some homes and road way.
Nice covered picnic area. I don't recall a bathroom option.
It's a level crushed stone path =Easy walk..
Sadly the observation deck doesn't offer much of a view ,do to the Invasive Phragmites.
Its close to some homes and road way.
Nice covered picnic area. I don't recall a bathroom option.
Nice , quiet place .
I decided to bike here alone to see if it's worth bringing the family over. The ranch close to queen street requires reservation and is booked until August for pony rides. On the other side which seems to be a walking trail is a beaten down bridge and a small stream of smelly water underneath. If you are looking for a nice walk in nature this is your place. Otherwise nothing much to see here.
Large forest with a variety of habitats in it. Deer and other wildlife present. Some areas are a bit "shady" and might have some people hanging around but few and far between do I actually encounter that. The park recently had some work done on it and the trails are nice (though getting overgrown). Paths are gravel, and steep hills had zigzag paths added to them for easier walking. Lots of plants, birds, fungi, and other wildlife to observe. Bring some pretty decent strength mosquito repellent if you intend on going off trail into the grasses and such. Nice play to take a walk or hang out with friends and family.
Visit the stone beaches east of Stone Road
We entered from Kirby Rd since the bridge is not available. Main trail is good but the side trails are full of mozzy's. Better bring bug spray!
Nice easy trail for all to enjoy
Really fun and easy walking/hiking trails! Very beautiful as well the day I visited. Would highly recommend checking Nashville Conservation Reserve out if you get a chance to! Be wary though, the bridge leading to the main trail may be closed when you arrive...
Really nice trail not too far from the city. I did the west end (Winston Churchill to Hwy 10) It has open areas and shaded so you are not out in the sun the whole time. Parking at the west trail head is challenging but off Winston Churchill there was plenty of space to park on the shoulder. Nice scenery and benches along the way to enjoy the outdoors.
Great place to take out your kayak or paddle board. Lots of parking available and just a short walk to the dock. There is even a pavilion with lots of picnic tables. We saw lots of walkers, kayakers and people just there to relax by the water. There is a pathway but we did not go for a walk. Next time! Highly recommend if you are looking for somewhere to take your kayak out.
I understand why some people could be lost here. The main entrance to the trail is by the Carmichael Arena. Take the trail on the left side(NW) rather than the right one (SE). When you get to the top, you can keep going towards NE side of the hill.
Beautiful walking trail with awesome little picnic spot at the top (go see for yourself I won’t spoil it )
It is a lovely hike up blueberry hill on the side facing Minnow Lake. Do not hike down the second half which faces Best Buy. I know one person who broke her leg and I myself slipped and hit my head. It is not safe on the north side going down hill. There is no safe passage. Just turn around once you get to the gazebo.
For an inner city trail it ain't bad. Recommend parking at Carmichael and walking to Starbucks via the trail.
Fun little trail, leads up to a lookout spot, good area to go for a short hike with the kids.
Short, well maintained trail up to a lookout tower over the marsh
We visited on October 26, 2020. Well maintained pathways offer a nice place for a walk, and the fall colours were quite good. There is no longer a pathway all the way to Lake St.Clair since they have allowed invasive phragmites to take over much of the natural marshland.
The place was huge! It's a nice place for a walk. Not much of hikes but so friendly for dogs. The fall colors are beautiful!! Trails were clearly marked and so many trails to choose from. There are maps everywhere. Good terrain for a run or bike too. Many picnic tables scattered for public use. I did not see a washroom though. There are parking available on site. We were not able to go to the stable but would love to try guided horseback riding with my kids next time. I would frequent this park with my dog.
This is a great trail for cycling or running. It is mostly flat, shady in the morning and well groomed enough for a road bike. It is long enough to get in a long run.
Watch out when crossing roads, sometimes cars speed through and they do not have a stop sign.
It can be slightly crowded during popular times.
Try the Four Corners Bakery for coffee and snacks afterwards.
Watch out when crossing roads, sometimes cars speed through and they do not have a stop sign.
It can be slightly crowded during popular times.
Try the Four Corners Bakery for coffee and snacks afterwards.
One of my favourite places to go for a short hike. It can get muddy and it is up hill. There's a gazebo at the top and the woody trails continue around the minnow lake area. Not clearly marked so make sure you know where you are going but overall and easy hike/walk.
Nice trail for cycling. Some sections the surface is sandy but hybrids and mountain bikes will do ok. Very flat.
Found this place by accident, it's a cute small conservation area it's just too bad that is near houses. Supposedly there is also a beach there but I was not able to access it due to the tall grass
Caledon Trailway is open all year round, although it's not maintained in the winter months. It spans from Terra Cotta through to Tottenham (35 km).
Loved the walk
A step back in time
Cute board walk- a lot of people fishing. Can be crowded fast. Good for pictures and watching people boating on the river. Beautiful walk with your friends or dogs (on leash). The boardwalk is Right next to the main busy road which takes away from the beauty a bit so only giving it 3 stars.
Free Parking available.
Free Parking available.
Decent sized area with one path that gets pretty close to houses so the noise from there can drown out the sounds of nature at times. Parking area also seems to be a hang out for some to blare music and be rowdy.
If you're looking for a nice walk through the woods on a dirt/gravel path then this is a quiet, peaceful choice. The trail winds through the conservation area and ends with a fork in the path. To one side you can walk down a little boardwalk that takes you to a residential cul de sac on the lake. To the left you can climb an observation tower and look out over the landscape. There are areas of marsh reeds, forest, and brush. I imagine in the Autumn it would be especially beautiful. The birds are chirping and singing along the whole path.