Parry Sound District Nature Trails
Welcome to Parry Sound District!
Parry Sound District is a census division of the Canadian province of Ontario. Its boundaries are Muskoka to the south, the Sudbury District, the French River and Lake Nipissing in the north, Nipissing District and North Bay in the north and east and parts of Algonquin Park in the northeast.
Although geographically in Southern Ontario, the Ontario and federal governments treat it as it part of Northern Ontario. Like other census divisions in Northern Ontario, it does not have an incorporated county, regional municipality or district municipality level of government, instead serving as a purely territorial division like the other districts of Northern Ontario. In lieu of an upper tier of municipal administration, all government services in the district are provided either by the local municipalities or by the provincial government itself.
Along with the neighbouring Muskoka and Haliburton regions, the Parry Sound District is considered part of Ontario's cottage country region. The district is commonly divided into two subregions; West Parry Sound and East Parry Sound, the latter often referred to as the Almaguin Highlands.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Parry Sound District.
BALSAM TRAIL
BALSAM TRAIL This rugged trail extends from Centre Road (opposite Middle River Farm to Highway #124. An initiative of McKellar Council, the trail is being built by Hap Wilson of Eco-Trail Builders. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS...BARE ROCK TRAIL
BARE ROCK TRAIL The trail is broad and easy walking although some sections can be wet in the spring or after heavy rains. Moose, deer and black bears visit the area. Please proceed with caution. Link to trail map:...CORNELIA LEVERING BROADMEADOWS TRAIL
The Cornelia Levering Broadmeadows Trail is located at the Ahmic Lake Golf Club and Broadmeadows Wildlife Area in Magnetawan. This trail is not a closed loop, though users can bridge the gap by using the Ahmic Lake Golf Club Road. The trail traverses areas of...DAM TRAIL
The Dam Trail begins with a small footpath that crosses the provincial lift locks over the Magnetawan River leading to a small island chain that stretches across the water. The trail is a network of footpaths on the first and largest of the islands and provides a...Faylawn Farm Trails
Faylawn Farm Trails: This old log skidding trail passes through second growth spruce and areas of virgin hemlock and mixed hardwoods. An easy trail for novice cross country skiers and hikers. Take Hwy 520 west out of the Village of Magnetawan and turn left on Jackson...FRENCH RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK TRAIL
FRENCH RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK TRAIL Recollet Falls Trail: 4 km, moderate This trail begins at the Visitor Centre and follows the edge of the French River Gorge, and ends at the historic Recollet Falls. The short portage around the falls has been walked by generations...GRUNDY LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
GRUNDY LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK Swan Lake Trail – 1.5 km loop (1 hour) moderate to difficult. Wind through a special area in the park which is protected as a nature reserve. This short hike crosses rocky ridges and lookouts as well as a variety of interesting wetlands....H. N. Crossley Nature Reserve
H. N. Crossley Nature Reserve Bruce Pond is a typical “eyed” bog, characterized by a moat-like zone of water around the outer edge; tree and shrub zones; an open sphagnum mat with pitcher plants, sundews and orchids; and open water in the middle. The setting for this...HERITAGE RIVER WALK
The Heritage River Walk is located in the Village of Burk’s Falls. It stretches from the racetrack in the arena grounds to the footbridge below the dam. With the Magnetewan River on one side and lush forest on the other, it is the perfect place for hiking,...