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.
HUMPHREY NATURE TRAILS
The Humphrey Nature Trails feature 8 km’s of eco-friendly trails leading visitors into the temperate forest, beside many creeks, overlooking wetlands, and scaling beautiful waterfalls. The trails are perfect for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and...KILLBEAR PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
KILLBEAR PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS Twin Points Trail 1.6 km loop (40 minutes) easy. The trail crosses over rock outcrops and through different types of forest until it makes its way to the rocky points and sandy beaches of the shoreline. A trail guide interprets the...LAURIER FIRE TOWER TRAIL
LAURIER FIRE TOWER TRAIL This trail wanders through a majestic hardwood forest and offers a breathtaking lookout over the Almaguin Highlands. The trail was originally constructed by the MNR to access the fire tower which was decommissioned in the early 1960’s...LOXTON BEAVER TRAIL
LOXTON BEAVER TRAIL This trail passes through stands of hardwood, a pine plantation and wetland areas. It will take hikers past Loxton Lake and Beaver Lake, both of which are visible from the trail. At one point the trail emerges at the Loxton Dam. Several areas can...MIKISEW PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
MIKISEW PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS Four interconnected loops meander through mixed terrain with steep grades. Choose a hike that suits you. Beaver Meadow Trail: 3.2 Km (1 hour) loop trail, moderate A refreshingly beautiful trail, the Beaver Meadow Trail loops around a...MOOSE MOUNTAIN TRAIL
MOOSE MOUNTAIN TRAIL This beautiful trail offers the hiker several spectacular views along the way. While it isn’t really a mountain in the sense of the word, hikers should be prepared for a moderately challenging climb. Link to trail map showing proximity of...NESBITT TRAIL
The Nesbitt Trail is named in memory of Ricky Nesbitt, a life-long resident of Ardbeg. The landscape around the trail is characteristic of Georgian Bay ecology with expansive bedrock ridges and significant wildlife habitat features. the trail is on public land and...NORTHSHORE RUGGED TRAIL
NORTHSHORE RUGGED TRAIL This is a rugged trail that follows the Georgian Bay shore. The trail head is located at the bottom of Salt Dock Rd. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Parry Sound District Nearby towns and...OLD MAN’S CREEK RESERVE TRAIL
OLD MAN’S CREEK RESERVE TRAIL This is a .8 km historic portage trail from Ahmic Lake to Old Man’s Lake. It travels around two picturesque waterfalls. A side trail visits the larger falls, where amidst the turbulent waters remnants of a window and door...