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. […]
Category Archives: Conservation Areas
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Hilton Falls Conservation Area: Hike to the Beautiful Reservoir and Waterfall
03
Jul
Jul
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, was swarmed with people and families. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a pretty waterfall, even if it’s only a trickle of water in the […]
Conservation Areas, Greater Toronto Area, Parks and Protected Lands
Claireville Conservation Area: A Little Known Place to Hike in Brampton
26
Jun
Jun
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
24
Jun
Jun
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
19
Jun
Jun
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
12
Jun
Jun
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
Silver Creek Conservation Area: Scenic Trails in Halton Hills
25
May
May
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
04
May
May
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 Trails And a Fascinating History
15
Apr
Apr
Crawford Lake Conservation Area is such an interesting place to go hiking in Milton, Ontario. I love exploring the parks of Ontario so much because they’re all so unique and lovely in their own way. There’s an elevated boardwalk that wraps completely around a rare lake that reveals secrets from centuries long ago. I recently […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Mount Nemo Conservation Area: Easy Breezy Hiking Trails with Pretty Views
09
Apr
Apr
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. This is one of the best […]