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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Petrel Point Nature Reserve Trails
An Ontario Nature nature reserve, Petrel Point Nature Reserve is an example of a Great Lakes coastal meadow marsh, a globally rare habitat. The Petrel Point boardwalk runs on both sides of the road, snakes through cedar brush bordering the fen as well as through the...RURAL ROCKS LOOP TRAIL – BRUCE TRAIL
Follow the trail’s blue blazes clockwise from the trail head. The trail passes through an area of large rocks which is a reminder that this was once the shore line of an ancient glacier lake. The trail then passes through a maple, balsam, birch forest and by...SAUBLE FALLS PROVINCIAL PARK TRAIL
The Sauble Trail travels along the Sauble River and then inland through ancient sand dunes and more recent red pine plantations. Bicycles are not allowed. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Bruce County Nearby towns...
SPIRIT ROCK CONSERVATION AREA TRAIL
The paths winds among the ruins of the ‘Corran’, a late 1800’s mansion. From a spectacular view at the top of the escarpment, a spiral staircase circles down to the shore of Georgian Bay, and is on part of the Bruce Trail. More trails atop the...
ST. JEAN POINT NATURE PRESERVE
A peaceful and tranquil place to hike, this property is good for appreciation not recreation. The tiny St Jean Point Nature Preserve contains a good representation of the Great Lakes coastal meadow marsh and rocky shoreline plant communities found on the Bruce...