Bruce County Nature Trails
Welcome to Bruce County!
Bruce County is a county in Southwestern Ontario, Canada comprising eight lower-tier municipalities and with a 2016 population of 66,491. It is named for James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine, sixth Governor General of the Province of Canada. The Bruce name is also linked to the Bruce Trail and the Bruce Peninsula. It has three distinct areas. The Peninsula is part of the Niagara Escarpment and is known for its views, rock formations, cliffs and hiking trails. The Lakeshore includes nearly a hundred kilometers of fresh water and soft sandy beaches. Finally, the Interior Region has a strong history in farming.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Bruce.
For more information please visit: https://explorethebruce.com/
OLIPHANT FEN
This short wide boardwalk with bumper boards on both sides was built by local field naturalists groups and intended for wheelchair access as well as for walkers. It winds through the fen across the road from the Lake Huron shoreline allowing views of lady slippers in...PAISLEY TRAIL
This trail travels through fields and forests to downtown Paisley passing the historical Hose Tower and Town Hall. The trail continues across the Teeswater River bridge to the flood dykes along the Saugeen River. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and...PEASE SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL
From the parking lot on Scenic Caves Rd, proceed to the right or south and follow the blue blazes until you reach the main Bruce Trail. Turn left and follow the white blazes of the main trail for 3 km as it descends the escarpment and proceeds along the elevated...
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...POINT CLARK TRAILS
This system offers 4 trails. The Deer Run Nature Trail, Attawondaron Nature Trail, Clark Creek Floodplain and the Tuscarora Road Nature Trail are a multi-use, all-season trail system. Please respect the unique physical features, recovery of colonized grass species...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...SAUGEEN BLUFFS TRAILS
Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area is located 8 km north of Paisley off of Bruce County Rd #3. This Conservation Area features a campground with close to 200 spacious sites within a mature hardwood setting. There are over 100 hook-ups – water and electricity....
SAUGEEN RAIL TRAIL
The Saugeen Rail Trail connects Southampton, Saugeen Township and Port Elgin along the abandoned CN rail line. A popular trip is to travel the entire trail by bike from Port Elgin to Southampton and loop back along the scenic North Shore Road where beautiful views of...