Take a moment along the route to stop at this Ridge Road Lookout for views of Lake Ontario and Stoney Creek. Perched on the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, enjoy the views of Lake Ontario.

Saltfleet Conservation Area is HCA’s newest area to explore and is located south of the Niagara Escarpment in the Upper Stoney Creek and Upper Battlefield Creek watersheds. Saltfleet boasts nearly 268 acres of unique natural features. Currently, the area offers a single trail, the Heritage Green Community Trust Trail, which connects to the Dofasco 2000 Trail and Devil’s Punchbowl CA. The newly created wetland is already providing habitat for aquatic plants, birds, amphibians, fish and other wildlife. Perfect for hiking.

Experience the unique pollinator gardens of Backed by Bees while trying their mead and honey products including their Bee Sippin‘ Barrel Aged mead. Believing that the natural world teaches us much, Backed By Bees are beekeepers and meadmakers who are always learning and teaching about nature’s gift.

Farm, food, family, and fun. Here you'll find homegrown foods baked with the freshest farm flavours, recipes that have stood the test of time, and delicious ways to preserve and serve each season in the bakery and farm shop.

Step inside the nineteenth-century barn and see what the family has made and found. The incredible shop is brimming with fun finds, and the farm pantry shelves are positively packed with all your farm favourites.

Crawford Lake Conservation Area is a truly exceptional park with a truly exceptional lake. Scientists researching this sediment in the early 1970s discovered corn pollen dating from the 13th to 15th century. This led to the discovery of the archaeological footprints of a Wendat or Attawandaron village. Three longhouses from this village have been reconstructed on their original footprint to help educate the public about the area’s Indigenous history through programs, exhibits, gardens, and workshops developed with Indigenous partners of the park.

Treat yourself to a savoury, authentic Italian dinner at 7 Enoteca made from locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is an Oakville barn gallery and 1827 house and studio on a 12-acre, 20,000-year old valley. 

It is a cheerful and welcoming sanctuary from urban life, where those who love art and nature come together to create, learn and grow. 

One of the best vegan cafes in the area, Lettuce Love serves delicious plant-based and gluten-free meals. Inspiring you to eat-better, feel better, get healthier, be happier and to pass that energy on to your kids, family, friends and your community to create a more compassionate, loving and kind world for all of us to share and passionately enjoy.

Enjoy the morning sunshine with a yoga session at Burlington beach or on a standup paddleboard on one of North America’s Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, with Ontario Staycation Adventures; a proudly women-owned business.