Nature Trails near Woodstock, Ontario


Whether you know us as the Dairy Capital of Canada, the Friendly City or just Woodstock, we have much to offer you, your family and your friends all year long.

Some of our highlights include:

Being Oxford County's largest centre and the only municipality in Ontario to still have its magnificent original public buildings
A population of almost 39,000
Free 2-hour downtown parking
Being the home of the Springbank Snow Countess - a Holstein cow that set a world record lifetime butterfat production of 9,062 pounds.
Learn more about our awards, local history and community profile, and discover what really makes Woodstock unique.

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CHESNEY WILDERNESS AREA TRAIL

CHESNEY WILDERNESS AREA TRAIL

The trail starts on a long wide grassy lane, which goes into a mature hardwood bush. It then goes into an array of vegetation: pine, cedar, wetland and field. There is one steeper hill, but is not overly difficult. A wonderful hike, particularly in its autumn glory....
EMBRO POND CONSERVATION AREA

EMBRO POND CONSERVATION AREA

These well-maintained trails  are packed earth and have wood chips on large sections. There are several loops, so hikers can go as short or long a distance as they desire. A great place for a family picnic and hike. Maintained by the Embro Pond Association. There is a...

Hickson Trail

Hickson Trail This beautiful trail runs along an old railway bed from Woodstock,  north through 9 km of Oxford County woodland to the village of Hickson. The trail is free and open all year around for walking, cycling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and other...

Millennium Trail System – Rotary

The Millennium Trail System includes trails developed and maintained by the City of Woodstock, Woodstock Rotary Club, Woodstock Lions Club and Youth Start. The trails follow the banks of the Thames River, through mixed hardwood and softwood forests, marshland and some...

OXFORD THAMES RIVER TRAIL

June 2011 saw the official opening of the first two kilometers of the Oxford Thames River Trail, Beachville. The Trails Council is slowly moving ahead, towards the goal of linking Woodstock to Ingersoll and beyond. This special area along the banks of the Thames...

PITTOCK CONSERVATION AREA

SOUTH SHORE TRAIL Starting from the west at Tecumseh St. parking lot (across from the Millennium Trail System) the pitted path trail travels under the CPR Railway Bridge and Highway #59 respectively. Travelling east following the white blazed markers to Pittock...
TRILLIUM WOODS TRAIL

TRILLIUM WOODS TRAIL

This wide, well maintained trail is a single loop through a mature maple sugar bush. It is a pleasant walk for the whole family. This delightful trail is located across the road from Jakeman’s Maple Products. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and...

Vansittart Woods

Vansittart Woods The trail loops through hardwood and pine forests. There is one long incline, but the rest is relatively flat. It is hard packed earth. This is great for cross-country skiing, although it is not formally groomed. This is an outdoor education centre...