Free admission recreotouristic site that provides 6 marked hiking trails covering a distance of 25 km complete with footbridges, picnic tables, scenic points and parking. The difficulty level of hiking trails varies from easy to intermediate. Note that Récré-eau des Quinze's 27 km shared cycleway « Route des barrages » joins now to Notre-Dame-du-Nord the Route Verte "Ligne du Mocassin".
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.
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.
Ruby Lake Provincial Park incorporates three small lakes, wetlands and a mesa-cuesta named Doghead Mountain with cliffs and ravines that provide important habitat for bald eagle, and peregrine falcon, both of which are species of risk in Ontario. Ruby Lake Provincial Park is part of the OLL Great Lakes Heritage Coast Signature Site and is classified as a natural environment park. Ruby Lake is also located adjacent to Parks Canada’s National Marine Conservation Area.
Explore the 6.0-kilometer loop trail near Agawa Bay, Ontario, which is generally considered an easy route and takes an average of 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete. This trail is a popular destination for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some quiet time during less busy hours. The best time to visit this trail is between March and November. Dogs are allowed on the trail but must be kept on a leash.
The shoreline of Dana Lake has several mature stands of red and white pine. There are no visitor facilities, but the park offers fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking. It is located 30 kilometers west of Timmins.
Designated a Healthy Community, the Town of Kapuskasing encourages you to add some kilometres to your life by exploring one or more of its identified routes and trails. Hint: the Brown route is The Loop!
Upper Garden Nature Retreat offers year-round luxury cottage rentals, nature trails, and wildlife viewing. We are conveniently located just minutes off Highway 11, north of Muskoka, less than a 3 hour drive north of Toronto, Ontario.
