Washago is a small community located north of Orillia close to Highway 11 in the Township of Severn north of Orillia and south of Gravenhurst. It’s downtown includes great local restaurants and stores which typically source local products! The downtown is also in close proximity to the Green & Black Rivers, and northern Lake Couchiching with access to the Trent-Severn Waterway. Washago is a great place to plan a stop to enjoy a leisurely stroll and visit the shops and dining locations.
Nature Trails near Washago, Ontario
Washago is located in the amalgamated community of the Township of Severn.
The Township of Severn offers a diverse blend of rural, small urban and vacation lifestyles. For the residents of Severn, we promote a sustainable, fiscally responsible, safe and healthy community while supporting our heritage and culture.Peaceful views abound, be it from the 9th hole, a canoe on the Severn River, the cottage porch – or even your office window! Severn Township invites business and industry to “resort to cottage country”. Yes, you can close a business deal in the GTA, and still be home in time to cast your fishing line or hike one of our scenic trails.We can offer business and families an alternative choice to the hectic pace of a larger urban centre. Severn Township residents and Council believe in the philosophy of community and working in partnership for a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to fostering a high quality rural lifestyle, through our commitment to enhancing public safety, preserving the natural environment and seeking opportunities for economic prosperity.For more information please visit: http://www.townshipofsevern.com/homeFor other nature trails and hiking trails throughout Ontario use the search features of OntarioNaturetrails.com
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ALEXANDER HOPE SMITH NATURE RESERVE
In 2007, Ms. Hope Smith donated 113 acres on the south side of Boyd’s Creek, just north of the village of Washago to the Conservancy. This precious tract of green space is now known as the Alexander Hope Smith Nature Reserve, in memory of her grandfather, one of the...HELEN M. BUTLER RESERVE
Set back from the Severn River near Sparrow Lake, this 12 hectare property was donated to the Conservancy by the family of Ross E. Butler in 2001. The protection of this land was a long held dream for Ross. This reserve offers scenic rolling landscape that is typical...ROBERT & EMILY FAWCETT NATURAL AREA
Located just west of Washago, the Robert and Emily Fawcett Natural Area is a 38 hectare wetland donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 1991 by Catherine E Ferry and Harold H. Fawcett. Ownership of this parcel was transferred to The Couchiching Conservancy in...ROEHL WETLAND RESERVE
In 1995, Bill and Dave Darker donated this 29 hectare property in memory of their grandparents. This scenic site is bisected by Deadman’s Creek, which flows into Deep Bay on Sparrow Lake. This part of the Trent-Severn Waterway is one of the richest areas in Canada for...Ron Reid Nature Reserve
Ron Reid Nature Reserve This 730-acre property, with over 4 kilometres of the Black River running through it, came under permanent protection in 2018. Hundreds of donors quickly rallied to ensure we could purchase the property, including a major contribution by the...Thomas C. Agnew Nature Reserve
Thomas C. Agnew Nature Reserve has several unique features: Borders the Trent-Severn Waterway Mixed upland forest More than 228 native plants Rare insect-eating pitcher & sundew plants, and pink moccasin orchids Excellent habitat for wood warblers and vireos, as...