Nature Trails near Meaford, Ontario
On the southern shores of Georgian Bay, the Municipality of Meaford is a fascinating four-season destination that has residents and visitors saying “I love it here!” From great live theatre and concerts, fresh local food and drink, unique stores, nature at your doorstep, a beautiful harbour and so much more.
Georgian Trail- Meaford
One of the best ways in which to discover the Municipality of Meaford is to join in the award winning Big Red Chair Tour, which is active between May & October. Ten over-sized Muskoka chairs have been placed in scenic locations throughout the Municipality where you will discover local history and nearby attractions for you and your friends or family to experience.
Beyond the celebrated Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, you’ll discover the culturally significant personalities who have at one time called the Municipality of Meaford home. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of renowned artist, Tom Thomson who is buried in Leith. Walk the Trout Hollow Trail to discover where John Muir, the founder of the Sierra Club and the man considered by many as the father of the National Parks system in the United States once lived and was inspired. Across the road from the Trout Hollow Trail you’ll find Beautiful Joe Park named after “Beautiful Joe”, the hero is Margaret Marshall Saunders’ best-selling novel of the same name, about the brave dog she met while living here in Meaford.
If you love events, Meaford has a variety to keep you busy all year long. From the award winning Scarecrow Invasion and Apple Pie Trail, 1000th Foot Urban Slide, Meaford International Film Festival, a weekly farmers market or the many music themed concerts and events, you’ll soon understand why people are saying “I love it here.”
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BRUCE TRAIL – SYDENHAM SECTION
The Sydenham Section is one of 9 sections of the Bruce Trail that threads its way, from Queenston Heights in the south of Ontario to Tobermory, at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula to the north, along the Niagara Escarpment affording the user a variety of special...
CREVICE SPRINGS SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
From the community centre parking lot in Woodford, ON cross to the south side of Highway 26 to the start of this loop trail. Head south into the bush on the main Bruce Trail, following the white blazes. After .5 km you will come to an intersection with the Crevice...
GEORGIAN TRAIL
The Georgian Trail begins/ends in the east at Collingwood’s Harbourview Park and near Meaford Harbour in the west and runs along the beautiful south shore of Georgian Bay. From Craigleth to Meaford, the trail runs near Hwy. 26 West with numerous access points along...
Grey County Forest #14 – Rocklyn
Grey County Forest #14 – Rocklyn is a smaller property consisting of conifer plantations with some wetland areas. A section of the Bruce Trail crosses this property and continues onto Grey Sauble Conservation lands. This is an unmarked trail. Note: Hunting is...
Grey County Forest #29 – Lily Oak
Lily Oak is one of Grey County’s largest forests, consisting of a mixture of hardwood and conifer plantations. Alongside the permitted uses of cross country skiing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, hunting, and fishing, this property features a 2.2 kilometres of a...
RIVER KWAI SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
From your parked car head east on the River Kwai Side Trail. Crossing the River Kwai follow this blue-blazed trail for 3.5 km until you reach an intersection with the main Bruce Trail. Turn left onto the main trail and follow the white blazes. The trail gradually...
SLIGO SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
From the parking area the Sligo Side Trail heads west along 16C Side road and then heads north. The distance you walk west along 16C Side Rd is about 1 km. The GPS coordinates at this point are: 44.43476 and 80.57724. After turning north off of 16C Side Road, the...
TOM THOMSON TRAIL
The Tom Thomson Trail is a non-motorized, multi-use (biking, hiking and horseback riding), 3-season (spring through fall) trail between Owen Sound and Meaford. The initial trail development was completed in 2008, meaning on-road and off-road sections of trail have...TROUT HOLLOW TRAIL
The Trout Hollow Trail meanders along the Bighead River valley, westward from Meaford, roaming shady woodlands and rolling meadows. Trout Hollow Trail is a 14km walking trail on mostly private property on both sides of the Bighead River from the Bakeshop...