Wellington County Nature Trails


Welcome to Wellington County!

The County of Wellington is located in south-western Ontario just over 100 kilometres west of Toronto along Highway 401. The County is made up of seven lower tier municipalities including the Town of Erin, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Township of Mapleton, Township of Centre Wellington, Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the Township of Puslinch.
The County is responsible for providing a number of services including operating a long-term care home, libraries, the museum and archives, maintaining county roads, managing solid waste services including waste collection and landfills, and planning and development services including the Green Legacy tree planting programme. In addition, the County provides a number of social services to the residents of Wellington County and the City of Guelph such as childcare, subsidized housing, and income support programmes.
The County oversees a budget of $185.5 million and employs around 790 people.
The County of Wellington has a vibrant economy and an active economic development office that promotes the dynamic industries of the County. The key industries in the County are manufacturing, agriculture, health care and the creative economy. There are a number of local festivals and events that happen all year round in the County in addition to the other many sites and activities that residents and visitors alike can enjoy.

You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Wellington County.


For more information please visit:  https://www.wellington.ca/en/index.aspx

Arthur River Trails

Arthur River Trails

Arthur River Trails was officially opened on Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2013.  The Trails begin at the Arthur Lions Park on 33 Smith St (Highway 6), in Arthur.  The Trails total 4km in length with several loops and side trails. A sign at 333 Smith St shows the location of...

BADENOCH TRACT

Located in the former settlement of Badenoch in the Township of Puslinch, this tract was purchased by the County of Wellington from William H. Black in 1945. The Badenoch Tract is a small trail that loops through the reforested area. The Provincially Significant...

BELWOOD LAKE CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS

BELWOOD LAKE CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS Belwood Lake is a 12-kilometre-long reservoir created by the construction of Shand Dam in 1942. It offers excellent boating, fishing and water-skiing. A spring-fed quarry with a sandy beach is a great place to swim. Visitors can...

BENHAM TRACT

The Benham Tract was purchased by the County of Wellington in 1952 from Malcom Wishart. The tract was named after the former reeve of Eramosa Township, Earnest Benham. This tract is located on a rehabilitated gravel pit. The topography is rolling with several side...

BRUCE TRAIL

The Bruce Trail is a footpath that threads its way, from Queenston Heights in the south of Ontario to Tobermory, at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula to the north, along the Niagara Escarpment affording the user a variety of special interest side trails and spectacular...

CLIFFORD TRAILS

The Clifford Trail system starts at Rotary Park across from the arena and fire hall. Parking and trail use are free. Follow the blue markers. Hikers, bicycles, and mobility-assist vehicles are welcome, but the natural areas are only accessible to hikers, snowshoers...

CNR SPURLINE TRAIL

Dufferin Street to London Road via Exhibition Park. This 1.6 km trail runs along an abandoned rail line (tracks removed) between the corner of London and Edinburgh Road, through Exhibition Park, over to Dufferin Street – you can continue past that over to the...

COTTONTAIL ROAD TRAIL

The Elora Cataract Trail currently connects Wellington County from Elora east towards Halton Region. A new Trans Canada Trail route in Centre Wellington will close the gap between Elora and the Kissing Bridge Trailway in Waterloo Region to the west. The trail will...
CUMNOCH TRACT

CUMNOCH TRACT

The Cumnock Tract was purchased by the County of Wellington in 1964. The tract is divided into two parcels by Highway 6. The trail located on the west parcel is somewhat rugged and not your typical groomed trail. The trail on the east parcel is flat and suitable for...

DOWNTOWN TRAIL

Starting at Heritage Park, head north along the Speed River through John Galt, Goldie Mill and Joseph Wolfond Park West, continue along the rail corridor at Marcon Street to Speedvale Avenue. Pick up the trail on the east side of Speed River through Riverside...