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St. Clair River Trail (33K)St. Clair River Trail

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Port Lambton
Start: 10:30 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Riverview Central School (3926 St. Clair Parkway, Port Lambton)
GPS: 42.68511,-82.49378
Trail website: www.stclairrivertrail.com

Come join us for River Trail Celebration Day! The tour begins at Riverview Central School in Port Lambton and will travel 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) north along the St. Clair River Trail to Sombra Village, ending at Sombra Museum. The asphalt trail is suitable for walking or bicycling. Participants will experience the unique character of Bluewaterland. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Spicer Trail (John E. Pearce Provincial Park) (37K)Spicer Trail (John E. Pearce Provincial Park)

Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Community: Wallacetown
Start: 2 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Backus-Page House Museum (29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown)
GPS: 42.60701,-81.44555
Trail website: www.backuspagehouse.com

The tour begins at the Backus-Page House Museum and travels 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) through centuries-old hardwood forests. Participants will view a broad variety of tree, plant and bird species and will have access to 15 interpretive signs located along the route. More than 30 tree species will be identified. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Pearce Williams Christian Centre (28K)Pearce Williams Christian Centre

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Community: Fingal
Start: 10 a.m., 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Main Parking Lot, Pearce Williams Christian Centre (8009 Iona Road, Fingal)
GPS: 42.67238,-81.36960
Trail website: www.pearcewilliams.org

Pearce Williams Christian Centre is a 73-hectare (180-acre) camp and retreat facility with more than 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) of marked trails leading through ravines, rolling hills, wooded areas and open fields. Participants on the guided tour will experience a Carolinian ecosystem, view an Indian Marker Tree and learn about the history of the facility. 2-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Port Stanley-Sparta!

 

The Carroll Trail (Coronation Park) (40K)The Carroll Trail (Coronation Park)

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Community: Tillsonburg
Start: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: Partially
Location/Start point: Just north of the pond in Coronation Park (Van Street, Tillsonburg)
GPS: 42.85444,-80.72351
Trail website: www.tillsonburg.ca

The tour begins in Coronation Park and follows Otter Creek along a limestone section of the Tillsonburg Trail. Participants will visit a railroad trestle built in the late 19th century, experience the beautiful scenery of The Bridges at Tillsonburg Golf Course, and view many species of tree that are unique to the Carolinian forest. 1-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Oxford!

 

Grand River Tour (Dunnville Feeder Canal) (22K)Grand River Tour (Dunnville Feeder Canal)

Date: Saturday, June 5, Saturday, June 12 and Saturday, September 18, 2010
Community: Dunnville
Start: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Dunnville Memorial Arena (226 Main Street East, Dunnville)
GPS: 42.90135,-79.61691
Trail website: www.haldimandmuseums.ca

The tour begins at the Dunnville Memorial Arena and explores the Dunnville Feeder Canal, originally built in 1829 to bring water from the Grand River to the First Welland Canal. Participants will learn the history of the canal and view one of the largest expanses of provincially significant wetlands in Ontario. 50-minute guided tours hourly.

Visit during Doors Open Haldimand County!

 

Downtown Dunnville Walking Tour (Walk through Time) (17K)Downtown Dunnville Walking Tour (Walk through Time)

Date: Saturday, June 5, Saturday, June 12 and Saturday, September 18, 2010
Community: Dunnville
Start: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Dunnville Chamber of Commerce (231 Chestnut Street, Dunnville)
GPS: 42.90289,-79.61715
Trail website: www.haldimandmuseums.ca

This guided walking tour of historic downtown Dunnville begins at the Chamber of Commerce and will wind through the streets of this quiet and picturesque community. The tour will highlight bygone businesses and industries and revive Dunnville's rich and fascinating history through stories and memorabilia. 50-minute guided tours hourly.

Visit during Doors Open Haldimand County!

 

Dunnville Riverside Cemetery Tour (34K)Dunnville Riverside Cemetery Tour

Date: Saturday, June 5, Saturday, June 12 and Saturday, September 18, 2010
Community: Dunnville
Start: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Partially
Location/Start point: Dunnville Riverside Cemetery (660 Main Street West, Dunnville)
GPS: 42.90668,-79.63368
Trail website: www.haldimandmuseums.ca

Riverside Cemetery was established in the early 1800s, with the earliest recorded burial in 1819. Guided walking tours of the cemetery's oldest sections highlight the stories of early settlers, notable citizens, merchants and members of the military, as well as local Black history. 50-minute guided tours hourly.

Visit during Doors Open Haldimand County!

 

Wetland Ridge Side Trail (Bruce Trail) (24K)Wetland Ridge Side Trail (Bruce Trail)

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Community: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Start: 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Niagara College – Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake)
GPS: 43.15380,-79.16250
Trail website: www.niagarabrucetrail.org

This hike begins at kilometre 15.9 of the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail and travels along the edge of a vineyard to a reclaimed wetland. Hikers will view the multi-layered rock formations of the Niagara Escarpment and the vineyards and orchards of the plains below. Students from Niagara College will lead the tours. 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. tours are 30 minutes each/2 p.m. hike is 1.5 hours.

 

Gilkison Flats Trail (30K)Gilkison Flats Trail

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Community: Brantford
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Picnic Shelter (Gilkison and Mount Pleasant streets, Brantford)
GPS: 43.11735,-80.27339
Trail website: www.brantford.ca/trails

The 2.5-kilometre (1.6-mile) loop hike starts and finishes at the picnic shelter in Gilkison Flats, and will be routed along the lands adjacent to the Grand River – a Canadian Heritage River. The Carolinian forest along the river's banks will be experienced via a historical interpretation themed "Flood Control – River and Man." 1-hour guided tour.

 

Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo (TH&B) and Lake Erie & Northern (LE&N) Rail Trails (29K)Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo (TH&B) and Lake Erie & Northern (LE&N) Rail Trails

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Community: Brantford
Start: 12 p.m.
Difficulty: Demanding
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Picnic shelter (Gilkison and Mount Pleasant streets, Brantford)
GPS: 43.11735,-80.27339
Trail website: www.brantford.ca/trails

This 20-kilometre (12.4-mile) cycling tour starts and finishes at the picnic shelter in Gilkison Flats and will be routed along the TH&B and LE&N Rail Trails. Riders will follow the TH&B Rail Trail, a component of the Trans Canada Trail, to the Village of Mount Pleasant, where refreshments can be obtained. They will return to Brantford along the LE&N Rail Trail. 1.5-hour guided tour.

 

Grand Valley Trail (Snider's Flats) (26K)Grand Valley Trail (Snider's Flats)

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Community: Bloomingdale
Start: 8:45 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Bloomingdale Mennonite Church (1151 Snider's Flats Road, Woolwich)
GPS: 43.50960,-80.47130
Trail website: www.gvta.on.ca

This tour begins at the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church and follows the Grand River through lands formerly used for an aggregate operation and now subject to an environmental reclamation project. Participants will hike alongside the flood plains, wooded areas and ponds that form a sanctuary for various species of wildlife, including osprey, deer, beaver and wild turkey. 2.75-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Waterloo Region!

 

Kissing Bridge Trail (29K)Kissing Bridge Trail

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Community: Elmira
Start: 9 a.m.
Difficulty: Demanding
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Intersection between the Kissing Bridge Trail and Waterloo Regional Road 21 (adjacent to 20 Arthur Street North, Elmira)
GPS: 43.60359,-80.55526
Trail website: www.guelphhiking.com

Enjoy an energetic 25-kilometre (15.5-mile) spring hike that passes through Mennonite farmland and small rural communities, such as Millbank, Linwood and Wallenstein. This will be a challenging hike; there may be some stream crossings where no rail bridges remain. Bring water, lunch and sunscreen, as this will be a full-day hike with no dropout points. 6-hour guided tour.

 

Radial Line Trail (31K)Radial Line Trail

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Community: Guelph
Start: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Eramosa River Park (Lawrence Avenue and Florence Lane, Guelph)
GPS: 43.54980,-80.22251
Trail website: www.guelphhiking.com

This tour begins in Eramosa River Park and follows the rail bed of the legendary electric Toronto Suburban Railway, passing numerous interesting historic and geological features. Hikers will view Guelph's own escarpment – the Guelph Formation – and see fossilized coral reefs that tower over the trail. 40-minute guided tours hourly, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1.5-hour tours, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Visit during Doors Open Guelph!

 

Kissing Bridge Trail (35K)Kissing Bridge Trail

Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Community: Ariss
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Trailway parking lot (eastern terminus of Schuett Road, Ariss)
GPS: 43.57481,-80.36271
Trail website: www.wellington.ca

The tour departs from the Village of Ariss, located northwest of Guelph, and follows the trailway through the rural Ontario countryside. Participants will take in the late summer colours, observe local wildlife and enjoy views of the local farms as the fall crops are being harvested. 2-hour guided tour.

 

Maitland Trail (Ball's Bridge) (28K)Maitland Trail (Ball's Bridge)

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Community: Auburn
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Ball's Bridge (Little Lakes Road, west of County Road 8/Base Line, Auburn)
GPS: 43.73068,-81.54456
Trail website: www.maitlandtrail.ca

This hike begins at Ball's Bridge – one of Ontario's last surviving "Pratt truss and pin" iron bridges. Participants will travel the Maitland Trail through woodlots, across fields and along river valleys to Boundary Bridge. The 3-kilometre (1.9-mile) trek includes lovely views and provides great photography opportunities. Parking is available on County Road 8/Base Line at Little Lakes Road. 2-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Huron County!

 

Maitland Trail (Tiger Dunlop's Tomb) (27K)Maitland Trail (Tiger Dunlop's Tomb)

Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010
Community: Goderich
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Canadian Pacific Railway Station (Harbour Road, Goderich)
GPS: 43.74323,-81.72391
Trail website: www.maitlandtrail.ca

The hike begins at the former Goderich Canadian Pacific Railway Station near the western terminus of Harbour Road. Participants will travel 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) to the Tiger Dunlop Tomb, where they will hear a historical interpreter tell the colourful story of Dr. William "Tiger" Dunlop's association with the Canada Company and the founding of Goderich in 1827. Anniversary activities at the trailhead will follow the hike. 1.5-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Huron County!

 

Kincardine Trails (Geddes Environmental Park) (39K)Kincardine Trails (Geddes Environmental Park)

Date: Sunday, October 17, 2010
Community: Kincardine
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Geddes Environmental Park (east of the Queen Street bridge, Kincardine)
GPS: 44.17319,-81.63721
Trail website: www.kincardinetrails.net

This 4-kilometre (2.5-mile) hike begins at Geddes Environmental Park and meanders on varied terrain through wild fruit orchards, cedar forests and riverside meadows. Participants will experience the various flora and fauna of the area and will traverse the recently installed North Penetangore River bridge. 1.5-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Kincardine!

 

MacGregor Point Provincial Park (31K)MacGregor Point Provincial Park

Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010
Community: Port Elgin
Start: 1:30 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: MacGregor Point Provincial Park Main Office parking lot (1593 Bruce Road 33, Port Elgin)
GPS: 44.40895,-81.44697
Trail website: www.saugeenshores.ca

This hike begins at the main office of MacGregor Point Provincial Park and is routed along the Rotary Way Trail through mixed forest and wetland habitats. Participants will experience the natural beauty of Saugeen Shores. This hike is offered as part of the Saugeen Shores Walking Festival. Visit www.saugeenshores.ca for information on other activities offered during the festival. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Sauble Beach Cross Country Ski Trails (32K)Sauble Beach Cross Country Ski Trails

Date: Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2010
Community: Sauble Falls
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Sauble Beach Cross Country Ski Trails parking lot (931 Sauble Falls Parkway, Sauble Falls)
GPS: 44.68586,-81.25534
Trail website: http://skisauble.freehostia.com

Participants have a choice between a 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) or 5-kilometre (3.1-mile) hike. Both hikes begin at the chalet and are routed through a unique system of rolling ski trails, traversing hardwood and softwood forests. Participants of the long tour will carry on to a dam on the Rankin River. Both tours offer spectacular opportunities for bird watching. Short tour, 45 minutes; Long tour, 75 minutes.

Visit during Doors Open South Bruce Peninsula!

 

Maitland Woods (Maitland Woods Conservation Area) (20K)Maitland Woods (Maitland Woods Conservation Area)

Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010
Community: Goderich
Start: 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Location/Start point: Parking lot of the Knights of Columbus Hall (390 Parsons Court, Goderich)
GPS: 43.72945,-81.69397
Trail website: www.mvca.on.ca

Join Maitland Valley Conservation Area staff and Maitland Trail Association volunteers on a guided hike through the Maitland Woods in Goderich. Fill in an "I Spy Nature" card while you walk and enter a draw for prizes. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Water Trail Paddle Day (27K)Water Trail Paddle Day

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Community: Strathroy
Start: 9 a.m.
Location/Start point: Skateboard Park in Centennial Park (Albert Street, Strathroy)
GPS: 42.9558,-81.63330
Trail website: www.scrca.on.ca/events 

Meet at the Skateboard Park in Centennial Park in Strathroy to participate in a day of paddling on the Sydenham River. Canoe Water Adventuring (local canoe outfitter) will supply canoes at no charge to people interested in exploring the water trail. Participants can also bring their own canoes or kayaks. 4-hour event.

 

Trails Open Hike (Eramosa Karst Conservation Area) (25K)Trails Open Hike (Eramosa Karst Conservation Area)

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Stoney Creek
Start: 10 a.m., 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Location/Start point: Main parking lot (Upper Mount Albion Road, Stoney Creek)
GPS: 43.18714,-79.81188
Trail website: www.conservationhamilton.ca

Join us for a day of exploration at the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area. Discover underground caves and streams, learn about the new East Mountain Trail Loop beginning construction this spring, and talk to the experts about Hamilton’s extensive regional trail system. Guided hikes will be led by Friends of the Eramosa Karst at 10 a.m. and by expert Marcus Buck at 1 p.m. Running or hiking shoes are recommended. 1- to 2-hour guided tours.

 

Inglis Falls Filtration Plant (Inglis Falls Conservation Area) (25K)Inglis Falls Filtration Plant (Inglis Falls Conservation Area)

Date: Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, 2010
Community: Owen Sound
Start: Multiple start times between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Location/Start point: Inglis Falls Conservation Area Pavilion (237785 Falls Road, Owen Sound)
GPS: 44.52569,-80.934570
Trail website: www.greysauble.on.ca

Grey Sauble staff will host this Trails Open Ontario event at the Inglis Falls Conservation Area where they will greet visitors at the pavilion and offer a guided hike (mill pond sink holes, and cedar growth forest) that will include an opportunity to see inside the lit cavern of the Inglis Falls Filtration Plant. Please bring water and wear appropriate hiking footwear.

Visit during Doors Open Owen Sound!

 

Trail Day (Wildwood Conservation Area) (23K)Trail Day (Wildwood Conservation Area)

Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010
Community: St. Marys
Start: 10 a.m.
Location/Start point: Wildwood Conservation Area Shelter B (Highway 7, St. Marys)
GPS: 43.26846,-81.06839
Trail website: www.wildwoodconservationarea.ca

Join us for the grand opening of the new 25-kilometre (15.5-mile) loop trail around Wildwood Reservoir. The trail is open for mountain biking, hiking or running; all activities start at Shelter B. There will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. 5-hour event.

 

Outdoor Day (Fanshawe Conservation Area) (35K)Outdoor Day (Fanshawe Conservation Area)

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Community: London
Start: 8 a.m.
Location/Start point: Fanshawe Conservation Area (1424 Clarke Road, London)
GPS: 43.03754,-81.18353
Trail website: www.fanshaweconservationarea.ca

Join us at the Fanshawe Conservation Area for Outdoor Day! In addition to showcasing our trails, we will be hosting a camper’s garage sale and barbecue. Fanshawe Lake Trail will be available for mountain biking and hiking and the Fanshawe reservoir will be open for fishing! Note: all hiking and biking tours will be self-directed. 5-hour event.

 

A Geocaching Adventure (Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area) (28K)A Geocaching Adventure (Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area)

Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Community: Petrolia
Start: 9 a.m.
Location/Start point: Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area (3653 Petrolia Line, Petrolia)
GPS: 42.87939,-82.18735
Trail website: www.scrca.on.ca/Events.htm

Explore the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area with a geocaching twist. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt that uses a global positioning system (GPS) unit to locate a hidden cache (treasure). Bring your GPS receiver (and connection cable) and upload the coordinates from our laptop to your GPS. A limited number of GPS receivers will be available to borrow. 6-hour event.

 

The Greenock Swamp (Greenock Swamp Wetland Complex) (24K)The Greenock Swamp (Greenock Swamp Wetland Complex)

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Community: Chepstow
Start: 1 p.m.
Location/Start point: Greenock Swamp parking lot (Schmidt Lake Road, Chepstow)
GPS: 44.17416,-81.30889
Trail website: www.svca.on.ca

Staff from Saugeen Conservation will greet visitors in the parking lot with a brief talk on the history of this vast swamp and its role in the settlement of the area. Afterwards, staff will guide visitors down the trail to the viewing platform at Schmidt Lake where they can take in the fabulous views. 3-hour event.

 

Trails at Apps' Mill Nature Centre (23K)Trails at Apps' Mill Nature Centre

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Community: Brantford
Start: Multiple start times between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Apps’ Mill Nature Centre (308 Robinson Road, Brantford)
GPS: 43.13283,-80.37101
Trail website: www.grandriver.ca

Join us for interpretive guided hikes through the historic Apps' Mill property near Brantford. Kids will enjoy nature crafts and "stream slosh" activities.

Visit during Doors Open Brant!

 

Yarmouth Natural Heritage Area (20K)Yarmouth Natural Heritage Area

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Community: Sparta
Start: Multiple start times between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Location/Start point: Yarmouth Natural Heritage Area (Sparta Line, Sparta)
GPS: 42.70259,-81.04513
Trail website: www.catfishcreek.ca

There will be guided tours by Catfish Creek Conservation Authority staff and independent hiking on four new trails. Wander through more than 200 acres (80.9 hectares) of Carolinian Forest and see the Herb Kebbel Wetland and all its wildlife. Free Interpretive Trail Guides will be provided. Bring water and foot gear.

Visit during Doors Open Port Stanley-Sparta!

 

Fall Colour Tour (Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area) (23K)Fall Colour Tour (Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area)

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Community: North Huron
Start: 1 p.m.
Location/Start point: Wawanosh Nature Centre (38854 Nature Centre Road, North Huron)
GPS: 43.82546,-81.45704
Trail website: www.mvca.on.ca

Join Maitland Valley Conservation staff for a walk along the Maitland River as part of the annual Fall Colour Tour. The hike leaves from the Nature Centre at 2 p.m. and will traverse moderate terrain, featuring rolling hills, old field meadows and forest cover. Dress appropriately for the weather. Stop by the Nature Centre after the hike for hot apple cider, displays and children's activities. 3-hour event.



Greater Toronto Area

Caledon Trailway (29K)Caledon Trailway

Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010
Community: Caledon East
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Trans Canada Trail Pavilion Park (west side of Airport Road between Larry and Emma streets)
GPS: 43.86781,-79.86548
Trail website: www.caledon.ca

This hike begins at the Trans Canada Trail Pavilion and follows the multi-use rail trail west towards nearby wetlands. Participants will learn the history of the Trailway, the Trans Canada Trail and Caledon's Walk of Fame, discuss railway history and observe local flora and fauna. Parking is available just north of the park on Emma Street. 1.5-hour guided tour.

 

Claireville Conservation Area (Wiley/Lawrence Heritage Hike) (30K)Claireville Conservation Area (Wiley/Lawrence Heritage Hike)

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Community: Brampton
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Claireville Conservation Area (northern terminus of Gorewood Drive, Brampton)
GPS: 43.74683,-79.65253
Trail website: www.trca.on.ca

Experience the history of Clairville during a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) hike near the banks of the Humber River. The hike begins at the northern terminus of Gorewood Drive and leads participants through a pioneer-era landscape that includes farmstead ruins and the Wiley Bowstring Bridge. Recent archaeological finds from the site will showcase nearly 10,000 years of history. 2-hour guided tour.

 

Samuel Wilmot Nature Area (18K)Samuel Wilmot Nature Area

Date: Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, 2010
Community: Newcastle
Start: 2 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Samuel Wilmot Nature Area parking lot (southern terminus of Cobbledick Road, Newcastle)
GPS: 43.90231,-78.60566
Trail website: www.clarington.net

The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area is a 77-hectare (190-acre) nature area located in Newcastle on the shores of Lake Ontario. The hike follows the Lake Meadow Trail, a 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) limestone trail, to the Wilmot Wetland and the bluff overlooking the lake. Several interpretive signs detailing the area's history, wildlife and ecology are located along the path. 1.5-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Clarington!

 

Tiny Treks (Mountsberg Conservation Area) (25K)Tiny Treks (Mountsberg Conservation Area)

Date: Saturdays and Sundays from May 1 to October 31, 2010
Community: Campbellville
Start: 11 a.m.
Location/Start point: Mountsberg Conservation Area Visitor Centre (2259 Millburough Line, Campbellville)
GPS: 43.46300,-80.02500
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

The perfect outing for you and your little one! Enjoy crafts and kid-friendly treks as you explore Mountsberg's birds, pond, forest and barnyard. Tiny treks are suitable for children aged 3 to 7 and their families. Little brothers and sisters are also welcome! Park entrance fees apply. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Guided Nature Hike (Mountsberg Conservation Area) (31K)Guided Nature Hike (Mountsberg Conservation Area)

Date: Saturdays and Sundays from May 1 to June 30, 2010
Community: Campbellville
Start: 1 p.m.
Location/Start point: Mountsberg Conservation Area Visitor Centre (2259 Millburough Line, Campbellville)
GPS: 43.46300,-80.02500
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

Explore the natural wonders of the park with one of our experienced guides. Discover what’s "in" – that is, what's in bud, in bloom or in flight! Park entrance fees apply. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Nature Babies (Crawford Lake Conservation Area) (34K)Nature Babies (Crawford Lake Conservation Area)

Date: Saturdays and Sundays from May 1 to June 30, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 10 a.m.
Location/Start point: Crawford Lake Conservation Area Visitor Centre (3115 Conservation Road, Milton)
GPS: 43.47000,-79.95100
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

Caregivers and infants in strollers will meet with a guide to discover Crawford Lake's stroller-friendly trails. Park entrance fees apply. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Boots & Bugs Club (Crawford Lake Conservation Area) (27K)Boots & Bugs Club (Crawford Lake Conservation Area)

Date: Saturdays and Sundays from May 1 to June 30, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 11 a.m.
Location/Start point: Crawford Lake Conservation Area Visitor Centre (3115 Conservation Road, Milton)
GPS: 43.47000,-79.95100
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

Families with young children will enjoy a themed story, nature activity, craft and guided hike. Park entrance fees apply. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Wildflower Walks (Crawford Lake Conservation Area) (25K)Wildflower Walks (Crawford Lake Conservation Area)

Date: Saturdays and Sundays from May 1 to June 30, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 2 p.m.
Location/Start point: Crawford Lake Conservation Area Visitor Centre (3115 Conservation Road, Milton)
GPS: 43.47000,-79.95100
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

Enjoy a guided tour of Crawford Lake's wildflower wonders. Learn about the fascinating secret lives of trilliums, jack-and-the-pulpits, trout lilies and more! Park entrance fees apply. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Tommy Thompson Park Spring Bird Festival (27K)Tommy Thompson Park Spring Bird Festival

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Community: Toronto
Start: Multiple start times between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Location/Start point: Tommy Thompson Park (3 Leslie Street, Toronto)
GPS: 43.65169,-79.32292
Trail website: www.springbirdfestival.ca

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at the 10th annual Tommy Thompson Park Spring Bird Festival! Learn about songbirds and the amazing phenomenon of migration. Explore interpretive displays, see live bird banding demonstrations and participate in birding hikes and specialized workshops. There will be activities for everyone. Register for hikes and workshops at www.springbirdfestival.ca. Hikes range in length from 45 minutes to 2.5 hours.

 

Wildflower Walk for Mom (Crawford Lake Conservation Area) (30K)Wildflower Walk for Mom (Crawford Lake Conservation Area)

Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 11 a.m.
Location/Start point: Crawford Lake Conservation Area Visitor Centre (3115 Conservation Road, Milton)
GPS: 43.47000,-79.95100
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

Celebrate Mom's special day with a beautiful spring slideshow followed by a guided wildflower walk and a serving of Nature's Tea. Park entrance fees apply. 3-hour event.


Mother's Day Wildflower Hike and Tea (Long Sault Conservation Area) (26K)Mother's Day Wildflower Hike and Tea (Long Sault Conservation Area)

Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010
Community: Clarington
Start: 1 p.m.
Location/Start point: Long Sault Conservation Area (Northern Terminus of Woodley Road, Clarington)
GPS: 44.04987,-78.74198
Trail website: www.cloca.com

Pamper Mom this year by treating her to Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike and Tea. Bring your Mom and join our staff for a leisurely wildflower hike and old-fashioned tea at Long Sault Conservation Area. Hikers are asked to dress for the weather, wear walking shoes and remember to bring their cameras. Register online at www.cloca.com or contact Cathy Grant at 905-579-0411, ext. 108 (email: cgrant@cloca.com). 2-hour event.

 

Native Wildflower Folklore (Terra Cotta Conservation Area) (40K)Native Wildflower Folklore (Terra Cotta Conservation Area)

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Community: Terra Cotta
Start: 10 a.m.
Location/Start point: (14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Terra Cotta)
GPS: 43.72237,-79.95596
Trail website: www.creditvalleyca.ca

Join us on a guided hike to learn about the historical uses of plants and wildflowers – and see how we still use them today. The hike is recommended for adults and children over the age of seven and follows maintained trails with some steep or uneven terrain. Register online at www.creditvalleyca.ca/education or call 905-670-1615, ext. 221. Park entrance fees apply. 1.5-hour guided tour.

 

Colonel Samuel Smith Spring Bird Festival (23K)Colonel Samuel Smith Spring Bird Festival

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Community: Toronto
Start: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
Location/Start point: Colonel Samuel Smith Park (Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto)
GPS: 43.59196,-79.51340
Trail website: www.trca.on.ca/events

Join the City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at Colonel Samuel Smith Park for a morning of guided walks, bird watching and interpretive displays. The bird walk will depart from the parking lot at 8 a.m. will pass through a variety of diverse habitats at the park. Hour-long family walks will depart from the parking lot at 10 a.m. and 11a.m. Please bring water and appropriate footwear. 2-hour guided tour.

 

Fall Into Nature (Conservation Halton) (38K)Fall Into Nature (Conservation Halton)

Date: October 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17, 2010
Community: Multiple locations in Halton Region
Start: Multiple start times between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Location/Start point: Various locations
Trail website: www.fallintonature.ca

Fall into Nature celebrates the natural beauty and fall colours of Halton’s Escarpment Parks: Mount Nemo, Rattlesnake Point, Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake and Hilton Falls. The event includes a variety of unique outdoor experiences such as chairlift rides to the top of the escarpment, self-guided and interpreter-led guided tours, live performances (music, First Nations Dancers and storytellers), demonstrations (climbing, geocaching and orienteering) and more. A fee for a passport to all the parks is required.

 

Bioblitz Fun Day (Hilton Falls Conservation Area) (22K)Bioblitz Fun Day (Hilton Falls Conservation Area)

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Location/Start point: Hilton Falls Conservation Area Visitor Centre (4985 Campbellville Sideroad, Milton)
GPS: 43.50600,-79.96300
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.ca

In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity, Conservation Halton is holding a Bioblitz Fun Day at Hilton Falls Conservation Area. Come out and enjoy themed guided hikes, guest speakers, birds of prey demonstrations, family activities and more. Guided hikes provide opportunities to learn about forest and tree identification, fish and water quality, forest decay, salamanders and wetland health. Park entrance fees apply.

 

Fall Colours Weekend (38K)Fall Colours Weekend

Date: Sunday, October 10 and Monday, October 11, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 1 p.m.
Location/Start point: Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (Perth Road, Kingston)
GPS: 44.28117,-76.50884
Trail website: www.cataraquiregion.on.ca

Enjoy autumn's colours with a wagon ride to our sugar bush or by sampling pie and cider at the Outdoor Centre canteen. Special children's programming includes puppet shows at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Park entrance fees apply. 3-hour event.

 

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (Kelso Conservation Area) (29K)Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (Kelso Conservation Area)

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: Multiple start times between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Location/Start point: Kelso Conservation Area – Summit Gate (Steeles Avenue West and Bell School Line, Milton)
GPS: 43.49611,-79.92291
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.com/eventsearch.cfm

Young riders of all abilities, aged 6 to 16, are invited to a youth mountain biking event hosted by Kelso Mountain Bike Staff as part of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. Staff will lead group rides through the trails at various times throughout the day and will offer tips and guidance as you experience the obstacles and features of the Skill Park. Bring your bike and an approved bicycle helmet. Park entrance fees apply.

 

Trails Open at Hilton Falls (24K)Trails Open at Hilton Falls

Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 6:30 p.m.
Location/Start point: Hilton Falls Conservation Area Visitors Centre (4985 Campbellville Road, Milton)
GPS: 43.50600,-79.96300
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

Meet at the Visitor Centre and join us for a hike to the picturesque Hilton Falls along the yellow trail, red trail and sections of the Bruce Trail. Participants will learn about the history of Hilton Falls and observe natural features, including beaver dams, streams, flora and fauna. Water and appropriate footwear are required. Park entrance fees will be waived for participants. 2-hour guided tour.

 

Trails Open at Kelso (25K)Trails Open at Kelso

Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Community: Milton
Start: 6 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Kelso Conservation Area Main Chalet (234 Kelso Road, Milton)
GPS: 43.50616,-79.94349
Trail website: www.conservationhalton.on.ca

Meet at the main chalet and join us for a hike along the Niagara Escarpment. Participants will enjoy spectacular views overlooking the surrounding area. Water and appropriate footwear are required. Park entrance fees will be waived for participants. 1.5-hour guided tour.



Central Ontario

Collingwood Trails Network (41K)Collingwood Trails Network

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Collingwood
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: The Station (45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood)
GPS: 44.50264,-80.21428
Trail website: www.collingwoodtrails.ca

Join the Collingwood Trails Network at The Station to celebrate International Trails Day. One of several activities that will take place is a 28-kilometre (17.4-mile) roundtrip cycling tour through farmland and forests along the Train Trail from Collingwood to Stayner. Watch for times and descriptions of other activities on the Town page of the Collingwood Enterprise-Bulletin newspaper. 2-hour guided tour.

 

Tiny Trail (27K)Tiny Trail

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Tiny
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: The forest clearing on the west side of Overhead Bridge Road (780 Overhead Bridge Road, Penetanguishene)
GPS: 44.75775,-79.95739
Trail website: www.simcoecountytrails.net

This hike begins at the Tiny/Penetanguishene municipal limits in the forest clearing west of Overhead Bridge Road. Participants will have the pleasure of walking the paved trail and viewing the 11 historic bridges between the eastern trailhead and Concession 12. A brief history of each bridge will be provided. 1-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Huronia!

 

Penetanguishene Trans Canada Trail (30K)Penetanguishene Trans Canada Trail

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Penetanguishene
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: The forest clearing on the west side of Overhead Bridge Road (780 Overhead Bridge Road, Penetanguishene)
GPS: 44.75775,-79.95739
Trail website: www.simcoecountytrails.net

This tour begins at the Penetanguishene/Tiny municipal limits in the forest clearing slightly west of Overhead Bridge Road. Trail seekers will enjoy a 2.5-kilometre (1.6-mile) walk along Penetanguishene Harbour through Rotary Park. The shipping and railway history of the area will be discussed as participants explore the area where Samuel de Champlain once stood. Those with GPS units can hunt for hidden caches. 1-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Huronia!

 

Midland Rotary Trail (35K)Midland Rotary Trail

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Midland
Start: 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Midland Harbour (intersection of King Street and Bayshore Drive, Midland)
GPS: 44.75255,-79.88715
Trail website: www.simcoecountytrails.net

This 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) hike begins at the Midland Harbour and is routed along the Georgian Bay shoreline. Participants will view several downtown murals and encounter a number of historical markers, public parks and gardens while touring the trail. 45-minute guided tours.

Visit during Doors Open Huronia!

 

Tay Shore Trail (35K)Tay Shore Trail

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Victoria Harbour
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Trestle Park Roadside picnic area (north side of Highway 12 between Reeves Road and Triple Bay Road, Victoria Harbour)
GPS: 44.73146,-79.79966
Trail website: www.simcoecountytrails.net

This guided nature tour begins at the Trestle Park Roadside Picnic Area and is open to hikers, cyclists and wheelchair users. It is routed along the Tay Trail and provides participants with an opportunity to examine local flora and fauna with a skilled naturalist/ecologist. Approximately 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) of trail will be traversed. 1-hour guided tour.

Visit during Doors Open Huronia!

 

Haliburton Highlands Water Trails (33K)Haliburton Highlands Water Trails

Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Community: Dorset
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Frost Centre Institute (20130 Highway 35, Dorset)
GPS: 45.15861,-78.84534
Trail website: www.algonquinhighlands.ca

Two hikes are being offered. (1) The Forest Management Hike is a 1.5-kilometre (0.9-mile) tour where participants will discover both the obvious and obscure members of the forest community. (2) The Geomorphological Hike is a 3.5-kilometre (2.2-mile) tour focused on the features of the Haliburton Highlands. Both hikes will be followed by the Reel Paddling Film Festival at the Dorset Recreation Centre (at 3 p.m. – $15 admission). 2-hour guided tour.

 

Sylvan Glen Conservation Area (35K)Sylvan Glen Conservation Area

Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Community: Port Hope
Start: 1:30 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Sylvan Glen Conservation Area parking lot (west side of Sylvan Glen Road between Dale Road and 4th Line, Port Hope)
GPS: 43.98989,-78.32807
Trail website: www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.ca

This 6-kilometre (3.7 mile) hike begins in Sylvan Glen Conservation Area and follows the Ganaraska River through mature woodlands to an attractive tributary stream. Hikers will have the opportunity to view a selection of natural and cultural landscapes, such as the historic Harris home and farm, typical of rural Northumberland County. Participants should bring plenty of water and a snack. 2.5-hour guided tour.

 

Northumberland County Forest Trails (33K)Northumberland County Forest Trails

Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Community: Alnwick/Haldimand
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Beagle Club Road parking lot (west side of Beagle Club Road between Highway 45 and Dunbar Road, Alnwick/Haldimand)
GPS: 44.09830,-78.10719
Trail website: www.northumberlandcounty.ca

This hike begins at the cross-country ski trail parking lot and explores the natural and cultural heritage of a forest area that was previously used for farming. Hiking boots or substantial shoes are mandatory (no running shoes) and participants should bring plenty of water and a lunch. There will be a couple of dropout points for participants who do not wish to travel the entire 14-kilometre (8.7-mile) route. 4.5-hour guided tour.

 

Seymour Family Fishing Day (Seymour Conservation Area) (21K)Seymour Family Fishing Day (Seymour Conservation Area)

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Community: Campbellford
Start: 8 a.m.
Location/Start point: Seymour Conservation Area (County Road 30, south of Campbellford)
GPS: 44.27641,-77.80959
Trail website: www.ltc.on.ca

Bring your fishing pole and your hiking boots to Seymour Family Fishing Day and Trails Open! Starting at 8 a.m, try your hand at fishing for rainbow trout in the quarry. Later in the morning, join a guided hike through rare alvar oak savannah restoration sites and "pairing ponds" for waterfowl. 6-hour event.

 

Warsaw Caves (Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground) (31K)Warsaw Caves (Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground)

Date: Saturdays and Sundays from July 3 to August 29, 2010
Community: Warsaw
Start: TBC
Location/Start point: Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (289 Caves Road, Warsaw)
GPS: 44.46272,-78.12808
Trail website: www.warsawcaves.com

Join us for a guided interpretive hike featuring the caves, kettles, disappearing river and scenic lookout over the Indian River valley. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear. 2-hour guided tour.

 

Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area (21K)Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area

Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Community: Singhampton
Start: 9:30 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Location/Start point: Parking lot of Mylar and Loreta's Restaurant (Grey County Road 124, Singhampton)
GPS: 44.35014,-80.25145
Trail website: www.nvca.on.ca

Join the Blue Mountain Bruce Trail Club for a guided hike along 5 to 8 kilometres (3 to 5 miles) of the Bruce Trail that meanders through the Niagara Escarpment. This is a great place to hike, offering several options in length, difficulty, beauty and views. Wear sturdy boots and bring water, a snack, insect repellent and appropriate hiking gear for the weather. The hike will be followed by an optional lunch at Mylar and Loreta's restaurant. 2- to 3-hour guided tour.

 

Ganaraska Forest Centre (33K)Ganaraska Forest Centre

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Community: Campbellcroft
Start: 10 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Ganaraska Forest Centre (10585 Cold Springs Camp Road, Campbellcroft)
GPS: 44.07408,-78.50457
Trail website: www.grca.on.ca

Join the staff of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority at the Ganaraska Forest Centre for a fun-filled day of activities, including horse-drawn wagon rides and hiking tours through the 11,000-acre Ganaraska Forest, food and refreshments, crafts, music, face painting and more! Wear appropriate footwear to hike through the forest. 3-hour event.



Eastern Ontario

Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail (28K)Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail

Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Community: Caledonia Springs
Start: 8 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Kilometre 29 trail marker (northwest of the intersection between the trail and Concession 1 Road, Caledonia Springs)
GPS: 45.54396,-74.76847
Trail website: www.prescott-russell.on.ca

This 6-kilometre (3.7-mile) walk begins at the kilometre 29 trail marker and follows the trail along an abandoned railway bed. The walk presents a great opportunity to learn about the trail and to enjoy some early summer morning bird watching. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Binoculars optional. 2.5-hour guided tour.

 

Sidney Conservation Area (30K)Sidney Conservation Area

Date: Monday, May 17, 2010
Community: Quinte West
Start: 6 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Sidney Conservation Area parking lot (379 Airport Road, Stirling)
GPS: 44.25199,-77.51880
Trail website: www.quinteconservation.ca

Join Quinte Conservation Ecologist Tim Trustham at the Sidney Conservation Area for a guided hike through lands formerly used for experimental purposes by the federal Department of Agriculture. The trail traverses open areas, mixed forests and areas influenced by natural plant succession. Please bring water and hiking footwear. 1-hour guided tour.

 

Morris Island Conservation Area (29K)Morris Island Conservation Area

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Community: Fitzroy Harbour
Start: 11 a.m.
Location/Start point: (156 Morris Island Drive, Fitzroy Harbour)
GPS: 45.46217,-76.28027
Trail website: www.mvc.on.ca

Celebrate the official reopening of Morris Island Conservation Area following three years of improvements. The official opening ceremony will be followed by a guided hike along the trails and a light lunch. Bring sturdy walking shoes and your binoculars. Morris Island Conservation Area offers great views of the Ottawa River as well as many different species of birds and wildlife. 1.5-hour guided tour.

 

Charlottenburgh Park Nature Hike (28K)Charlottenburgh Park Nature Hike

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Community: South Lancaster
Start: 1 p.m.
Location/Start point: Boat launch in Charlottenburgh Park (County Road 2, South Lancaster)
GPS: 45.08685,-74.52432
Trail website: www.rrca.on.ca

Raisin Region Conservation Authority staff will host a guided nature hike of Charlottenburgh Park that explores habitat enhancement features, wetland areas, Fraser Creek, forest plantations and associated wildlife and plants. Participants will also visit the largest butternut tree in eastern Ontario. Bring water and hiking footwear. 2-hour guided tour.

 

Bleasdell Boulder Trail Opening (Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area) (27K)Bleasdell Boulder Trail Opening (Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area)

Date: September 2010 (TBC)
Community: Quinte West
Start: TBC
Location/Start point: Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area (County Road 33, Quinte West)
GPS: 44.14672,-77.58461
Trail website: www.ltc.on.ca

Join us at the Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area for the official opening of a new trail link to the Lower Trent Trail, a 17-kilometre (10.6-mile) non-motorized trail along the former rail bed between Trenton and Glen Ross. This event will also provide a great opportunity to visit the "Boulder" – one of the largest known glacial erratics in North America, estimated to be 2.3 billion years old.

 

The Friends of the Lemoine Point Conservation Area Wildflower Walks (27K)The Friends of the Lemoine Point Conservation Area Wildflower Walks

Date: Sunday, June 6 and Sunday, August 29, 2010
Community: Kingston
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Low
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Lemoine Point Conservation Area (Coverdale Drive, Kingston)
GPS: 44.23219,-76.60923
Trail website: www.cataraquiregion.on.ca

Join the Friends of the Lemoine Point Conservation Area for a guided trail walk featuring Spring wildflowers (June) and goldenrod and asters (August). With 136 acres (55 hectares) of forest, field and marsh, and a spectacular waterfront, Lemoine Point Conservation Area is a perfect destination for wildflower enthusiasts. Hikers should meet in the north parking lot off Coverdale Drive. Remember to bring water.

 

Mattawa River Canoe Pre-Race Hike (Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area) (28K)Mattawa River Canoe Pre-Race Hike (Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area)

Date: Friday, July 23, 2010
Community: Mattawa
Start: 9:30 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Eau Claire Gorge Trailhead (Graham Road, west of Highway 630 and Peddlers Drive intersection, Eau Claire)
GPS: 46.25361,-78.91414
Trail website: www.nbmca.on.ca

Meet at the trailhead or catch the hike bus in Mattawa at the museum (8:30 a.m.) or the arena (8:45 a.m.). This 1.9-km (1.2-mile) guided hike features a spectacular waterfall on the Amabel du Fond River in the Eau Clair Gorge. Learn about the area’s rich logging history by following the hike’s interpretive trail, which features a log slide and logger’s cabin. 2-hour guided tour.



Northern Ontario

Cup and Saucer Trail (30K)Cup and Saucer Trail

Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Community: Cold Springs
Start: 10:30 a.m.
Difficulty: Demanding
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Parking lot (south side of Bidwell Road, west of Highway 540, Cold Springs)
GPS: 45.89215,-81.92270
Trail website: www.escarpment.ca

This hike begins at the parking lot on Bidwell Road and travels 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) through the oak-dominated forest and cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. Participants will experience magnificent views atop the "saucer" before climbing to the "cup," where views are even more breathtaking. Hikers will also have an opportunity to visit the adventure trail at the end of the tour. 4-hour guided tour.

 

Lewis Twin Peaks Trail (26K)Lewis Twin Peaks Trail

Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010
Community: Sheguiandah
Start: 1 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah (10862 Highway 6, Sheguiandah)
GPS: 45.89215,-81.92270
Trail website: www.townofnemi.on.ca

This tour begins at the Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah and follows the 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) Lewis Twin Peaks Trail. Participants will visit two scenic lookouts, atop outcroppings of white and grey quartzite, which offer excellent views of Bass Lake, Sheguiandah First Nation, Sheguiandah Village and White Rock Corner. The peaks provide excellent spots to enjoy a picnic lunch. 1-hour guided tour.

 

McLean Mountain Trail (27K)McLean Mountain Trail

Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Community: Eads Bush
Start: 10:30 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: McLean Lookout (west side of McLean's Mountain Road, south of Highway 540, Eads Bush)
GPS: 45.95859,-81.94729
Trail website: www.escarpment.ca

This hike begins at the McLean Lookout and follows an 8-kilometre (5-mile) circle route along the Niagara Escarpment with dramatic views over the North Channel and LaCloche Mountains. Participants will learn about the McLean Mountain Wind Farm project and visit the sites where the construction of wind turbines has been proposed. 3-hour guided tour.

 

La Vase Portages (32K)La Vase Portages

Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Community: North Bay
Start: 8 a.m.
Difficulty: Demanding
Wheelchair accessible: No
Location/Start point: Champlain Park (Champlain Park Road, North Bay)
GPS: 45.95859,-81.94729
Trail website: www.discoveryroutes.ca/north_bay/lavase.htm

Heritage Canoe Day begins with a meeting in Champlain Park to arrange travel to the Upper Portage at Brady Lake. From there, participants will be led by the Friends of La Vase along a 14-kilometre (8.7-mile) section of the historic voyageur canoe route. Participants must supply their own canoes and paddles. An optional shuttle service to the start site and a pickerel lunch will be available for a $25 fee. 4-hour guided tour.

 

Moonbeam Nature Trails (26K)Moonbeam Nature Trails

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Community: Moonbeam
Start: 9 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Location/Start point: Moonbeam Tourist Information Centre (2 Highway 581, Moonbeam)
GPS: 49.34408,-82.15982
Trail website: www.naturetrails.moonbeam.ca

This tour begins in downtown Moonbeam and follows the principal trail north towards René Brunelle Provincial Park. The 11-kilometre (6.8-mile) trail is entirely paved, so participants can opt to explore by foot, bicycle, horseback, skateboard or inline skates. The trail features magnificent views of northern landscapes and wildlife, including stunning views from the shore of Balsam Lake. 1.5-hour guided tour.

 

Timmins Hiking Day (Hersey Lake Conservation Area) (34K)Timmins Hiking Day (Hersey Lake Conservation Area)

Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Community: Timmins
Start: 10 a.m.
Location/Start point: Hersey Lake Conservation Area picnic shelter (Highway 655, Timmins)
GPS: 48.51609,-81.28593
Trail website: www.mrca.timmins.ca

Join us at the Hersey Lake Conservation Area for Timmins Hiking Day. Volunteers will lead several guided hikes of differing lengths while describing some of the unique plants and animals of northern Ontario. Dress for the weather and bring sturdy footwear. There will be several outdoor exhibits. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Refreshments will also be provided. 3-hour event.



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