When Justin and I visited Hilton Falls Conservation Area on a weekday afternoon, it was really crowded in one place and one place only. Hilton Falls, this beautiful waterfall in Milton, happened to be swarmed with people and families. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a pretty waterfall, even if it’s only a trickle of water […]
Category Archives: Conservation Areas
Conservation Areas, Greater Toronto Area, Parks and Protected Lands
Claireville Conservation Area: A Little Known Place to Hike in Brampton
Claireville Conservation Area is a park managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. While I’ve gone hiking on several Mississauga hiking trails, I have to admit that this was my first time going hiking in Brampton. While this trail isn’t exactly in the middle of nature (there are nearby buildings and road noise on […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Limehouse Conservation Area: Hiking, History and the Hole in the Wall
Limehouse Conservation Area is one of the best hiking trails near Toronto, nestled between Halton Hills and Georgetown, Ontario. There are a few conservation areas and hiking trails in the vicinity of Halton Hills and Georgetown: Limehouse Conservation Area, Silver Creek Conservation Area, and Terra Cotta Conservation Area. The Bruce Trail is the main hiking […]
Conservation Areas, Niagara, Parks and Protected Lands
Ball’s Falls Conservation Area: Two Pretty Waterfalls You Need to See
Ball’s Falls Conservation Area is a beautiful place to go for a day hike in the Niagara Region that also has plenty of amazing surprises. Did you know that there’s not one, but two waterfalls? How about that the region is a ghost town, formerly known as Glen Elgin, established by the Ball family for […]
Conservation Areas, Greater Toronto Area, Parks and Protected Lands
Meadowvale Conservation Area: Mississauga Trails on the Credit River
The Meadowvale Conservation Area might not be the biggest park in the area, but it’s one of the best places to go hiking in Mississauga. While much of Mississauga is urban sprawl or a seemingly endless suburbia, there are a few natural spaces where you can go for a hike in the city. Meadowvale Conservation […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Dundas Valley Conservation Area: Hiking the Dundas Valley Trails
The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is one of my all time favourite places to go hiking. I am from the town of Dundas (now part of the city of Hamilton), and I used to live really close to these Dundas Valley trails. I have so many memories of hiking here when I was a kid. […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Silver Creek Conservation Area: Scenic Trails in Halton Hills
Silver Creek Conservation Area is one of the best places to go hiking in Halton Hills, Ontario. One of the best trails in Ontario, the Bruce Trail, meanders through the conservation area. You’ll also have the opportunity to hike several of the Bruce Trail Side Trails. Silver Creek is the largest of all the Credit […]
Conservation Areas, Parks and Protected Lands, York Durham and Headwaters
Cold Creek Conservation Area: Lesser Known Trails You Need to Hike
Cold Creek Conservation Area is the perfect day trip for hiking enthusiasts in southern Ontario, particularly those living in the Toronto area. I hadn’t personally heard of Cold Creek Conservation Area before. I like to “browse” Google Maps and scroll around all of the green spaces near home to see what they are. Sometimes that’s […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Crawford Lake Conservation Area: Hiking to Find a Fascinating Natural and Cultural History
I love exploring the parks of Ontario so much because they’re all so unique and lovely in their own way. Crawford Lake Conservation Area is a lesser known place to go hiking in Ontario, but it’s one of the most interesting spots. There’s an elevated boardwalk that wraps completely around a rare lake that reveals […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Mount Nemo Conservation Area: Easy Breezy Hiking Trails with Pretty Views
Mount Nemo Conservation Area is a protected natural space where you can enjoy some fresh air relatively close to the city. On the outskirts of Burlington, Ontario, it’s a wonderful place to go for a hike for an hour or two on your own or bringing the whole family. Although there are a few slightly […]
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