ALL TRAILS AND WALKING PATHS
The map below features every hiking trail that I’ve personally visited, photographed, and written about. Click on each marker to see the trail. Under “description” will be a link to the corresponding blog post with more information.
If you would like to search by region, take a look below the map. You’ll see a full listing of hiking trails and blog posts there, too. I’m always adding more hiking trails as I experience them for myself, so keep checking back to see more in the future!
Name
Closest Town
Features & Details
Grand Bend
Several hiking trails through rare Oak Savannah ecosystem. On the shores of Lake Huron.
St. Thomas
Memorable sections of the Trans Canada Trail in St. Thomas: Elevated Park, Angus McKenzie Trail, Orchard Park Trail.
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Closest Town
Features & Details
Jordan
Five hiking trails (including the Bruce Trail), two waterfalls, and a heritage village
Fonthill
Four hiking trails and a pond trail through lush Carolinian forest.
Niagara Falls
A lovely conservation area featuring the Bruce Trail and its side trails.
Name
Closest Town
Features & Details
Bridle Trail Loop (Royal Botanical Gardens)
Burlington
Boardwalks across marshes with wildlife sightings. One of 31 RBG hiking trails.
Oakville
Several hiking trails for day use throughout the park. Mostly easy nature trails and some are wheelchair/stroller friendly.
Milton
19km of trails, a rare meromictic lake with a surrounding boardwalk, reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian Village
Dundas (Hamilton)
40km of hiking trails through deciduous forest and the Dundas Valley, features the Hermitage ruins and the Bruce Trail
Milton
3 hiking trails, 3 biking trails and the Bruce Trail. Beautiful waterfall and reservoir.
Burlington
Wetlands boardwalk, forest trails, city lookout point. Part of the Bruce Trail.
Halton Hills
The Bruce Trail, Black Creek Side Trail, and interesting features like “Hole in the Wall” and old mill ruins.
Hamilton
Princess Point Trail and several other hiking trails around Cootes Paradise, part of the Royal Botanical Gardens trail system.
Milton
A quiet loop trail with a scenic reservoir and boardwalk across a marsh.
Halton Hills
Hiking trails around a historic farm, including the Bruce Trail and several side trails. Connects to Silver Creek Conservation Area.
Halton Hills
The Bruce Trail and several side trails. Connects to Scotsdale Farm to the south and Terra Cotta Conservation Area to the north.
Oakville
6km loop trail in the middle of Oakville.Very scenic with a lookout and pretty creek views.
Name
Closest Town
Features & Details
Elora
A 5km loop trail with the Hole in the Rock feature and Grand River views.
Guelph
A loop hiking trail around unique geologic formations, old mill ruins, caves, and a scenic lookout over the Eramosa River.
Stratford
Trails through forest, across the river and wetlands. Very peaceful and quiet.
Mitchell
Trail along the Thames River and West Perth Wetlands (10km).
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Closest Town
Features & Details
Mississauga
Several beautiful hiking trails in the heart of Mississauga.
Caledon
Several hiking trails, including the Bruce Trail. View Cataract Falls, a pretty waterfall and hike along the river.
Mississauga
Scenic trails around the Credit River and a section of the Culham Trail.
Toronto
Loop trail in the Don Valley on the Beltline Trail and the David Balfour Park Trail.
Toronto
The Gus Harris Trail (3.2km), an easy walking path along the Taylor-Massey Creek.
Name
Closest Town
Features & Details
Shelburne/Orangeville
A non-operating provincial park with a section of the Bruce Trail and several side trails
Ajax
Numerous hiking trails at the south and north entrances. Hike through the forest and along Duffins Creek.
King Township
Part of the York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail.
Orangeville
The Bruce Trail and three side trails form three main loops around this scenic and quiet nature reserve.
Orangeville
The main trail is the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail (8km). There are also a few shorter trails in the park.
East Gwillimbury
A 20km out and back trail that connects East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, and Aurora. The Holland River Trail is a northern section (6km).
King City
Several amazing hiking trails at Thornton Bales Conservation Area and Jokers Hill. Also home to the famous 99 Steps.
Name
Closest Town
Features & Details
Tobermory
Island accessible by ferry from Tobermory. Most go day hiking here to see the flowerpot rock formations.
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Closest Town
Features & Details
Campbellford
10km of hiking trails, the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge and Ranney Falls.
Brighton
Several hiking trails including boardwalks, beaches, a lighthouse, and history about nearby shipwrecks.
Brighton
Hiking trails through the Butler Creek Valley. The main loop trail is 3km, and there’s another shorter loop trail.
Name
Closest Town
Features & Details
Gananoque
Four loop hiking trails with scenic viewpoints through dense forest.
Gananoque
A 5km loop trail with several side trails, including a lookout trail featuring an incredible view.
Gananoque
A 7.2km loop trail (or 10.6km loop with the North Loop) that’s moderate or difficult with impressive scenery.
Name
Closest Town
Features & Details
Killaloe, Barry’s Bay, Eganville
Hike the McNaughton Trail or the Walks of the Little Bonnechere River.
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Closest Town
Features & Details
Honey Harbour
Largest island of Georgian Bay Islands National Park featuring many hiking trails.
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Closest Town
Features & Details
Thunder Bay
Over 100km of hiking trails, including the 40km Kabeyun Trail. The Sea Lion rock formation and Top of the Giant are highlights (Top of the Giant hard to access in the winter).