Nature Trails near Wiarton, Ontario
Wiarton is the perfect place to start your next adventure. Located at the base of the beautiful Bruce Peninsula on Colpoy’s Bay with scenery that is second to none. The Peninsula is home to the Niagara Escarpment, a World Biosphere Reserve with over 500 miles of magnificent shoreline and the famous Bruce Trail.
Hiking, birding, sailing, fishing, golfing, swimming, shopping, biking, farmers market and camping are just a few of the activities available.
Bluewater Park is a hub of activity and boasts an historic train station, tennis courts, boardwalk, pavilions, boat launch, splash pad, and campground. It is also the home of our world famous Wiarton Willie, the world’s only albino prognosticating Groundhog.
The Wiarton Willie Festival is the largest winter festival in the Grey Bruce Region. The festivities and excitement of February 2 draws international media coverage and thousands of visitors and residents annually to witness prediction morning and enjoy the festivities which include fun for the whole family. Music, dances, entertainment, races, food festivals, tea parties, tournaments, fireworks, and a parade are just some of what make this festival a huge success.
Choose from a variety of accommodations and visit our downtown area where you will find a unique mix of shops, services, and restaurants which will not disappoint. Many festivals and events take place in town year round, check out the Town’s website at www.southbrucepeninsula.com.
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BRUCE TRAIL – SYDENHAM SECTION
The Sydenham Section is one of 9 sections of the Bruce Trail 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...BRUCE’S CAVES TRAIL
Bruce’s Caves Conservation Area derives its greatest significance from the unique cave formations found along the escarpment face. These caves were formed by the wave action of post-glacial Lake Algonquin, 7,000 to 8,000 years ago. The significance of the cave...CAPE CROKER TRAIL
Steep limestone cliffs surround Sydney Bay on the sacred land of the Chippewas of Nawash. This trail begins with recently developed “Snake Trail Boardwalk”, the wheelchair accessible portion of the trail. Exiting the boardwalk, follow the Bruce Trail...
CHRIS WALKER SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
From your parked car head north along the main Bruce Trail. This white blazed trail follows the top of the escarpment and after about 1 km there are magnificent views across Colpoy’s Bay. After 1.7 km the main trail intersects with the Chris Walker Side Trail. ...COLPOY’S BLUFF SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
This loop trail head begins at the south end of Crawford Dr, north of Wiarton. Follow blue blazed Crawford Dr Side Trail. Just before the main trail turn right onto Colpoy’s Bay Side Trail. The trail continues, with blue blazes, until it reaches, in about 4 km,...COVENEY’S SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
Start this loop by heading south along Coveney’s Rd, following the blue blazes. Turn right off of the road where blazes indicate and head east until you meet the white blazed main Bruce Trail. Turn left. Follow the main trail for about 1.5 km, where you will...Malcolm Bluff Shores Nature Reserve
Malcolm Bluff Shores Nature Reserve The 423-hectare Malcolm Bluff Shores property is located on the Niagara Escarpment on the north shore of Colpoys Bay, an embayment of Georgian Bay, and includes four kilometres of undeveloped Great Lakes shingle beach shoreline as...MALCOLM BLUFF SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
Start this loop by heading south along the blue-blazed Purple Valley access trail for .5 km. Here it meets the main Bruce Trail. Turn left on the white blazed main trail and follow this main trail for 2.3 km. SHORT LOOP: At this point it meets with the Bob Light side...MCIVER SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
From the Pit Rd parking area head north, following the blue blazes of the McIver Side Trail. Follow the blazes until you meet the white blazes of the main Bruce Trail. At this point there is an amazing lookout. You turn right and follow the main trail’s white...