Nature Trails near Essex Centre, Ontario


Essex Centre is located in the amalgamated community of the Town of Essex.

As one of Canada's most southerly municipalities, Essex enjoys hot summers and mild winters. Our rich agricultural lands are some of the most productive in the province and our numerous wineries have a well-deserved national reputation. Housing prices are amongst the lowest in Canada and our well-tended urban areas, prosperous farm community and locational advantages are major attractions to new residents. In 2012, the Town was named one of the safest places to live in Canada.

The Town of Essex, population 20,427 (Source: 2016 Census), comprises four urban communities - Essex Centre, Harrow, Colchester and McGregor - and a large agricultural hinterland with field crop production, horse farms and vineyards.


Some of Ontario's best hiking trails and nature trails are near Essex Centre.


For more information please visit:  http://www.essex.ca/en/discover/aboutessex.asp


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AMHERSTBURG-ESSEX GREENWAY

Because of the success of the initial Greenway trail, in 2001, CN donated an additional 26 kilometre stretch of abandoned rail line that stretches from Amherstburg to the urban centre of Essex and intersects with the existing Chrysler Canada Greenway. In 2007, a one...

ANDREW MURRAY O’NEIL MEMORIAL WOODS

Andrew Murray O’Neil Memorial Woods is a mixed Carolinian forest containing Oaks Hickories, Basswood, Pine, Elm and Black Walnut trees to name a few.  This Conservation Area is a walking trail that combines a former section of rail way and an adjacent forest that...

CHRYSLER CANADA GREENWAY

The Chrysler Canada Greenway nearly 50 kilometre multi use trail that is the southern-most section of the Trans Canada Trail. It connects natural areas, rich agricultural lands, historically and architecturally significant structures, award winning wineries and many...

MAIDSTONE WOODS

This 20 hectare site is perfect for an afternoon trip to the country. The area includes a winding 1.5 kilometre trail through an oak-hickory woodland. Walk the trail through this classic Carolinian Forest and see if you can spot the Signal Tree, and pass along the...

POLLARD PARK

Pollard Park contains a 1.47km nature trail. The park is 21 acres in size and includes a pavilion that is available for public use, organized events and rentals. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Essex County Nearby...

SADLER’S PARK

Sadler’s Park is a 10.4 acre nature park including a 1km walking path that extends into the first kilometre of the future Essex-Amherstburg Greenway (ERCA). The park includes two ponds, a dock, picnic tables and a pavilion for public use, organized events and...

TULLEY MEADOWS BUSH & TRAIL

Tulley Meadows is a unique Carolinian woodland supporting a diversity of trees and wild flowers. A trail connects Woodview Drive to Fairview Avenue West. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Essex County Nearby towns and...