Durham Region Nature Trails
Welcome to Durham Region!
Our region is a great place to work, live and play. A unique mix of urban and rural environments gives us many natural parks and trails to explore.
Durham Region is east of Toronto, in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario. It is a mix of rural, residential, and commercial land. North Durham is mostly rural, with a thriving agriculture sector, and is home to Oak Ridges Moraine. To the south, lakeshore communities offer urban development and a diverse employment base.
The Region of Durham is situated in the highly developed and populated economic centre of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe which stretches from Oshawa to Niagara Falls. It lies immediately to the east of the City of Toronto within the Greater Toronto Area and encompasses an area of approximately 2,590 square kilometres (1,000 square miles). The area is characterized by a variety of landscapes and communities. A series of major lakeshore urban communities contrast with a variety of small towns, villages, hamlets and farms which lie immediately inland. There are eight municipalities in the Region: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Durham Region.
For more information please visit: https://www.durham.ca/en/index.aspx
Altona Forest
The Altona Forest is situated in the City of Pickering just east of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. The Forest is approximately 53 hectares (102 acres). In 1982, the forest was designated an environmentally significant area due to its ecological and historical importance....Barton Trail
Barton Trail circles the Barton Farms community and passes by Herrema Fields with its playground and covered picnic area, through the residential streets, along woodland sections and by a pond. Complete the loop from Herrema Fields to the Trestle Bridge, along the...Beaver River Wetlands Trail
Beaver River Wetlands Trail Located between Uxbridge and Cannington, the Beaver River Wetland Conservation Area is Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s largest landholding, at more than 500 hectares. The area consists of two parts – a historic abandoned...Beaverton Walking Trail
The Beaverton Walking Trail is a 900 ft. trail that begins at the Beaverton fairgrounds located at 176 Main St. The trail links to the Beaverton Harbour. This is a paved trail and is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. We would also direct you to read...Bowmanville/Westside Marshes Conservation Area
Bowmanville/Westside Marshes Conservation Area Officially opened in June 2006, the Bowmanville / Westside Marshes Conservation Area is over 80 hectares in size and includes two provincial significant coastal wetlands, (Bowmanville Marsh and Westside Marsh) and their...Brookdale Trail
The Brookdale Trail is a town trail that runs parallel to the Trans Canada Trail system. This trail takes the user off road and into the forest on a picturesque journey. It is excellent for snowshoeing, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing because the footing is...Butternut Trail
Butternut Trail The paths are all paved, with the exception of the section around the pond. For a longer route, there are connections to the south to the South Balsam Trail (see map), and to the north to the Quaker Trail. The route takes you through the residential...Carolyn Best Trail
Carolyn Best Trail This trail system can be accessed from behind the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. The trail connects from Canterbury Common at Simcoe Street to Old Simcoe Road where there is access. Grass and woodchip trail Walking, jogging and mountain...Countryside Preserve Trail
Countryside Preserve Trail Welcome to the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve – 140 acres of rolling meadowland, woodlands, wetlands and ponds . . . criss-crossed by 9 kms. of marked trails. On your journey through the Preserve, discover art pedestals, interpretive...