Leeds & Grenville United Counties Nature Trails
Welcome to the United Counties of Lees & Grenville!
Leeds & Grenville United Counties is made up of 10 municipalities and three partner communities covering a large geographical area. Proudly surrounded by the shores of the St. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands to the south, the banks of the Rideau Canal to the north, Leeds Grenville has four seasons of activity.
Found within a few hours drive of many larger Canadian centres, including Ottawa, our Nation's Capital to the North; Kingston, Quinte Region and Toronto to the west, and Montreal to the east, highways 15, 401 and 416 make it easy to come for a visit. Two international bridges on our southern shores allow easy access to and from the United States - so close in some spots, many visitors think it's an island.
Our 24 inland lakes and streams attract campers, anglers, hikers, cyclists, road tour enthusiasts and nature lovers. Our cottage country is known far and wide.
You've heard of the creamy salad dressing named for the 1000 Islands, but we are also known for our Mrs. McGarrigle's mustards, our river cruises, extensive hiking and cycling trails, worlds' best fresh water scuba diving and our shipwrecks.
Leeds Grenville is home to world-renowned UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) sites of significance: the Rideau Canal and Heritage Route and the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve.
There is something for everyone here. Visitors to our region in Eastern Ontario are famous for return visits. Once you experience Leeds Grenville you will see why people who live here feel this is a place where they can both work and vacation.
Plan your trip, and we'll see you soon.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville.
For more information please visit: https://www.leedsgrenville.com/en/index.aspx#
Rock Dunder Nature Reserve
Use of Rock Dunder Nature Reserve is restricted to supporters of the Rideau Waterway Land Trust and guests who accompany them. People can become a supporter of the Rideau Waterway Land Trust for as little as $10. Rock Dunder is a treasure that lies within the...The Cataraqui Trail: Leeds & Grenville County Section
The Cataraqui Trail: Leeds & Grenville County Section is a year-round, shared-use recreation trail running approximately 103 km from Smith Falls in the east to Strathcona in the west. About 45 km is in Frontenac County In spring, summer and fall it welcomes...Thousand Islands National Park – Jones Creek Trails
Thousand Islands National Park’s trails at Jones Creek provide an opportunity to get healthy as a family in a serenely beautiful setting. Escape the daily grind in a sanctuary of scenic lookouts, rugged rock faces, and tall stands of pine. Trails vary in difficulty...Thousand Islands National Park – Landon Bay Trails
Thousand Islands National Park – Landon Bay Trails. An extensive trail network is offered at Landon Bay. You can spend an hour or all day walking the six different trails that wind through the property. Signs and printed trail information guide you through the fields,...Thousand Islands National Park – Mallorytown Landing Trails
Thousand Islands National Park – Mallorytown Landing Trails. There are also two trails at Mallorytown Landing – the Smoky Fire Trail (850 m), and the Six Nations Trail (1.1 km). The trails are relatively easy, though they have some ups and downs. The Smoky Fire Trail...Woodland-Toboggan Hill Loops
Woodland-Toboggan Hill Loops. Main entrance at the corner of Julia and Drummond Streets, and also from HF McLean Drive (signs with map), and from Collar Hill. Natural improved surface, some slopes, some steps. Through varied woodland, around toboggan hill (steep climb...