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/

SAUGEEN RIVER TRAIL

This picturesque trail runs along the Saugeen River, has 8 access points and loops into the Town of Walkerton. Many parks are accessible as this trail follows the flood control dykes of the Saugeen River. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL...

SCHMIDT LAKE TRAILS

Schmidt Lake is a wetland complex within the Greenock Swamp. You can view 11 species of birds of prey here, and 8 of these nest on this property.  There are also many species of orchids there. In the winter months, use the trails to snowshoe or cross-country ski.  In...

Shining Rainbow Deer Nature Sanctuary

Welcome to the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Shining Rainbow Deer Nature Sanctuary. This 225 acre property is located within the globally significant Saugeen Bruce Peninsula, an area that is internationally recognized for its rich natural diversity and rare...

SINGING SANDS TRAIL

This trail crosses a small stream, then turns left following a two-track path through the woods. In the spring, many wildflowers can be seen along the way. At the end of the trail, one can loop back following the rocky shoreline of Dorcas Bay, ending back at the sandy...

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...

STONEY ISLAND CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS

Stoney Island Conservation area has over 6 km of all-season trails, used for walking, jogging, trail biking and bird watching from spring to fall.  In winter, trails are reserved for cross-country skiing, and 5 km of snowshoe trails, all maintained by the Kincardine...

Woodland Trail

Woodland trail is a truly beautiful trail that, with the Biemer Trail, connects Port Elgin to Southampton. The trail starts at 349 Concession Rd 10 and travels west to Port Elgin. A relatively flat and easy trail meanders through lush green woodlands. The trails are...