Located 80 km north of Chapleau, Missinaibi offers unparalleled fishing opportunities, iconic sceneries, amazing backcountry sites and historic canoe routes

 

The southernmost point of the Canadian mainland, this is Canada’s second smallest and most ecologically diverse national park.

From your base in Baddeck in the heart of the Bras d’Or Lake area, you’ll be able to explore the beautiful drive and stop in the many unique communities along the way.

Start your day with a drive along Cabot Trail. one of the world’s most scenic drives. For 300 km, the road winds through the Cape Breton highlands, climbs 500-metre-high capes, skirts rugged coastal headlands and passes through villages where ancient dialects can still be heard.

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.

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.