The Bay of Quinte region in South Eastern Ontario is a treasure trove of amazing hiking trails and beautiful scenery. Bay of Quinte consists of Brighton, Trenton, Belleville, and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, as well as the natural spaces surrounding these cities and towns. I’m going to show you the best places to go hiking in […]
Category Archives: Conservation Areas
Conservation Areas, Greater Toronto Area, Parks and Protected Lands
Cheltenham Badlands: The Amazing Mars-Like Landscape in Ontario
The Cheltenham Badlands are one of the most unique natural features in Ontario. While this was once a little known gem of the region, it’s now one of the most instantly recognizable landscapes in the province. This exposed red Queenston shale terrain is like no other in the region. It’s likely a bit of a […]
Conservation Areas, Parks and Protected Lands, York Durham and Headwaters
Island Lake Conservation Area: Hiking the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail
Island Lake Conservation Area is a really special place to go hiking in Ontario. I didn’t really prioritize hiking here because I figured it would be an ordinary hike around a lake. Boy, was I wrong about that! Hiking at Island Lake Conservation Area is nothing short of amazing. There are numerous meanders through tall […]
Conservation Areas, Niagara, Parks and Protected Lands
St Johns Conservation Area: One of Niagara’s Most Wonderful Hikes
St Johns Conservation Area is one of my favorite places to go hiking in the Niagara Region. You’ll find this park in Fonthill, Ontario, nestled in a rural setting between Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. There are a number of striking features of this conservation area, including a scenic pond, dense hardwood forests, boardwalks across […]
Conservation Areas, Niagara, Parks and Protected Lands
Woodend Conservation Area: Fantastic Hiking in the Niagara Region
Woodend Conservation Area is one of the best places to go hiking in Niagara Falls. Technically, Woodend Conservation Area is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On a map, it’s wedged right in the middle of Niagara Falls and St. Catharines, so it’s a great option for hiking if you’re anywhere close to the Niagara Region. The main […]
Conservation Areas, Parks and Protected Lands, South Eastern Ontario
Marble Rock Conservation Area: A Challenging Trail With Beautiful Lookouts
Marble Rock Conservation Area is a lesser visited park, upstaged by the popular Thousand Islands National Park. It’s one of the best places to go hiking in the 1000 Islands. I enjoyed this trail just as much as Landon Bay and the Jones Creek Trails…or dare I say that I enjoyed it a little bit […]
Conservation Areas, Huron Perth Waterloo Wellington, Parks and Protected Lands
Elora Gorge Conservation Area and a Complete Elora Hiking Guide
Hiking in Elora and the Elora Gorge Conservation Area was on my list for quite some time. I’m happy that we finally had a couple of days to devote towards visiting Elora, Ontario. We spent most of our weekend in Elora wandering around town, eating lots of delicious food, and relaxing at our posh Airbnb. […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Hilton Falls Conservation Area: Don’t Only Visit the Waterfall (Hike the Trails, Too!)
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 […]
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 […]
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