Nature Trails near Wallaceburg, Ontario
Wallaceburg is located in the amalgamated community of Chatham-Kent.
Wallaceburg is a community of approximately 11,000, located on the north-west border of Chatham-Kent. It sits along the banks of the scenic Sydenham River, which flows directly into the St Clair River and connects to the Great Lakes. Wallaceburg is only a short drive away from a number of Canadian-US border crossings.
Residents of Wallaceburg enjoy a fantastic quality of life. The town offers affordable housing and a bustling downtown core with a variety of boutique shops and restaurants. Wallaceburg’s unique marina facilities make the town an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and hunting. After enjoying a day out on the river or lake, boaters can dock alongside the main street for an evening of shopping and dining. The Sydenham District Hospital, keeps the population of Wallaceburg and the surrounding communities healthy and safe.
The community has a rich history, which is showcased and celebrated at the Wallaceburg and District Museum. Visitors to the museum can learn more the Baldoon Mystery, a series of unexplained events which occurred near the town in 1830 and which attracted attention from across the province. The region has been home to First Nations people for over six thousand years, and Wallaceburg is minutes away from the Bkejwanong Walpole Island First Nations community.
Wallaceburg is also home to WAMBO (Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing), an annual event that showcases antique cars, boats, buses and firetrucks. Started in 1988, WAMBO is now one of the largest transportation shows in Canada. The weekend-long event also includes music, dancing, food, and craft displays.
With the town’s state-of-the-art trails and pathways for cyclists and walkers, Wallaceburg residents are able to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. Other recreational facilities in the town include an indoor pool, arena, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, a skateboard park and golf course.
For more information please visit: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/NEWCOMERS/CHOOSECK/OURCOMMUNITIES/Pages/wallaceburgpage.aspx
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Heritage Tree Trail
Heritage Tree Trail: This trail provides an opportunity for a walking tour to view over a dozen different tree species. The trail is close to the downtown core, mainly along Elizabeth and Elgin Streets. The list of trees along the route includes such rarities as...MacDONALD PARK TRAIL
The trail is a mowed grass trail which circles through a diverse natural area and around the Roberta Stewart Wetlands, a great place for bird watching. Trails are open for walking and sightseeing. Facilities at MacDonald Park also include a launch ramp, washroom...Memorial Park Trail
Memorial Park Trail This looped trail, of approximately 1 kilometre, can be found in the Mitchell’s Bay Memorial Park. There is plenty of parking available in the park, and many trail users use this trail to extend their walk along the popular South Lakeshore Trail....MKEOUGH FLOODWAY TRAIL
Over 5 km of trails wind through a prime Carolinian zone forest around the W. Darcy McKeough Dam. The floodway channel also provides a 7 km (one way) walk from the St. Clair River to the dam. The grass channel and treed berms provide excellent opportunities for...NORTH LAKESHORE TRAIL
This trail ruins along the ARDA dyke north of Mitchell’s Bay, while the end of the trail meanders through a beautifully restored tall-grass prairie area on the shores of Lake St. Clair. The trail can be accessed from the corner of W. Lewis Line and Winterline...PEERS WETLAND
The Peers Wetland is the only sizeable wetland – around 11 hectares – that remains along the lower reaches of Otter Creek. Since the property was acquired, a berm that holds in the water has been repaired and a pump installed to augment flows into the wetland in times...SOUTH LAKESHORE TRAIL
This trail offers beautiful views of Lake St. Clair and the agriculture around Mitchell’s Bay. The trail can be accessed from the north at 3 Pinsonneault St i Mitchell’s Bay or from the south at 6905 Angler Line. The unique features on this trail include a...WALPOLE ISLAND TRAIL
Walpole Island First Nation hosts a unique ecosystem of world class wetlands, Carolinian Zone Forest, rare oak-savanna sites, and tallgrass prairie. The island is home to many rare species of flora and fauna, butterflies, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Contact the...