Nature Trails near Owen Sound, Ontario
The City of Owen Sound is located on the southern shores of Georgian Bay in a valley below the sheer rock cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. Owen Sound is characterized by a magnificent harbour and bay, two winding rivers, tree-lined streets, an extensive parks system, and tree-covered hillsides and ravines, which are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Owen Sound is the largest urban community in Grey and Bruce Counties, which combined represent a primary commercial market of 158,000. Owen Sound is the seat of the County of Grey government, and is the location for a number of regional, provincial and federal government offices. There are twelve elementary schools, three secondary schools, and six private schools in addition to a Georgian College campus.
Points of interest include four conservation areas (Inglis Falls, Indian Falls, Hibou and Pottawatomi), Kelso Beach and the City’s waterfront trail system, Harrison Park, Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery, Billy Bishop Home & Museum, Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum and the Farmers’ Market.
The downtown, recently refurbished and reminiscent of the 1900s, offers an economy that is balanced and diversified. The Heritage Place Shopping Centre on the east side complements the vibrant, scenic downtown core and other arterial shopping areas.
Citizens and visitors can enjoy extensive recreation facilities and opportunities in Owen Sound. The City operates two arenas, and numerous soccer and baseball complexes. Three golf courses serve the City. Excellent boating and fishing are available on the bay, and during the winter residents can access thousands of kilometres of snowmobile trails, crosscountry skiing areas, and downhill skiing clubs.
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Grey County Forest #31 – Copper Kettle
Trails pass through a hardwood forest, a conifer plantation and along the edge of a hardwood swamp. In the gently rolling terrain, summer visitors can see many limestone-loving fern species. Three kilometres of snowmobile trail are groomed by a local snowmobile club,...
Grey County Forest #41 – The Fish Hatchery
This forest property is an extensive natural area where the forest includes stands of sugar maple, pine, spruce, and cedar. Wetland communities add to the diversity, and Black Lake offers fishing for bass. About 6 kilometres of trails groomed by a local snowmobile...
Grey County Forest #42 – The Lueck Mill Property
Grey County Forest #42 – The Lueck Mill Property has an unmarked trail. Note: Hunting permitted, in season. Property and trail map: GRForest_42+-+The+Lueck+Mill+Property Grey County Forest #42 – The Lueck Mill Property is just one of the many nature trails and hiking...
Grey County Forest #43 – Sullivan Klondike
Grey County Forest #43 – Sullivan Klondike has 1 km of groomed snowmobile trails in winter. This is an unmarked, unmaintained old logging road. Hike with care. Note: Hunting allowed in season. Property and trail map: GRForest_43+-+Sullivan+Klondike+-+Imagery+Map Grey...
Grey County Forest #45 – Chatsworth
There are two short trails: One, about .25 km, is located on the north side of Sunny Valley Rd at 063382 Sunny Valley Rd, Meaford, ON 44.49613 -80.86317 and the other, about .5 km, is located on the south side of Sunny Valley Rd at 063350 Sunny Valley Rd,...
GREYSTONE TRAILS
Greystone Trails has over 14km of trails that now encompass almost the entire 430 acre property providing hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing opportunities and enjoyment for everyone who chooses to take the time to explore. The trails, which are about 10 feet...
HIBOU CONSERVATION TRAILS
Hibou Conservation Area welcomes you to its’ sand beach, pavilions, and 2.5 km of hiking trails. Hibou is 108 hectare day-use facility overlooking the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay. Parking Fee can be paid using your cell phone at Hibou or pay from home before...
INDIAN FALLS TRAIL
The 15 metre high Indian Falls waterfall was formed by the erosion of soft Queenston shale beneath hard Manitoulin dolomite in a manner similar to Niagara Falls. Please note, that the flow of water is minimal in the late summer and early fall months. The hiking...
INGLIS FALLS TRAILS
Known as “the best waterfalls in the area” is the most visited, anytime of year! One of three waterfalls that surround the City of Owen Sound, Inglis Falls is the best known and most visited. Situated in the heart of the 200-hectare Inglis Falls Conservation Area,...