Kawartha Lakes Nature Trails
Welcome to Kawartha Lakes!
Kawartha Lakes is home to more than 75,000 permanent and 30,000 seasonal residents. Nearly 1.4 million people visit us each year seeking the cottage lifestyle made possible by our 250 lakes and rivers.
Our vibrant communities offer:
diverse educational opportunities
support for new Canadians
high quality healthcare
entertainment options; and
green spaces to enjoy
Our community is within driving distance to the Greater Toronto Area, surrounded by agricultural lands and connected by the Trent-Severn Waterway.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Kawartha Lakes.
For more information please visit:
https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/index.aspx
Gamiing Nature Centre Trails Explore the wetlands and forests at Gamiing Nature Centre. The 55 hectare property includes over 7 km of trails and 15 hectares of wetland along scenic Pigeon Lake. Future plans include a 600 metre boardwalk into the marsh. The Lakeview...
The trail begins at a boulder opposite the town hall in Port Hope, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. The trail passes through a variety of scenery from Lake Ontario, north through the Ganaraska Forest on the sand hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine and past the...
Ganaraska Hiking Trail – Kawartha Lakes section The Western trailhead begins in Wasaga Beach, Ontario The Kawartha Lakes section starts in the east near Omemee, Ontario The Kawartha section is almost entirely in the City of Kawartha Lakes. This section starts on the...
Jeffrey-Cowan Forest Preserve has some interesting Features: Highest Point surrounding Stony Lake, creating scenic views. Significant forest comprising large older growth White Pines and White Oak (rare to the area). Outstanding iconic site that typifies the treasured...
Kawartha Trans Canada Trail is a 53.8 km section of the Canada wide Trans Canada Trail. In December of 2000, the Province of Ontario completed the acquisition of the abandoned railway corridor formerly owned by CN, which runs from Uxbridge to Corbyville and in 2006...
Ken Reid Conservation Area Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, or cross country skiing, this Conservation Area is a great place to spend the day. Maintained trails and child-friendly facilities provide a variety of ways for visitors of all ages to experience this...
A Lasting Legacy One of the remarkable aspects of creating nature reserves is how often the people involved are motivated by a desire to remember and honour members of their family. The Kris Starr Sanctuary on Monck Road near Sebright is no exception; for Bill and...
Little Bluestem Alvar Nature Reserve, a 654-acre parcel, is owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and co-managed with the Couchiching Conservancy. This property adjoins the 678-acre Prairie Smoke Alvar, also owned by the NCC; these two properties are now...
Ballyduff Trails wind through the 260 acres of the McKim-Garsonnin property now protected through a conservation agreement with the Kawartha Land Trust. Although the property remains private we welcome groups and families to enjoy our trails for nature walks or, in...
The North Bear Alvar is a mix of extensive grassland, shrub and treed alvars that support unique species. Logs and rocks provide cover for snakes, and wetlands are home to many frogs and turtles. Keep an eye out — you might even spot a moose or black bear! Experience...