Peel Region Nature Trails
Welcome to Peel Region!
Peel Region is the second largest municipality in Ontario with a population of more than 1.3 million people and 88,000 businesses. It is located in the heartland of southern Ontario, close to many amenities and attractions. Our southern border is Lake Ontario and our northern border lies in the green hills of Caledon.
Peel’s three local municipalities – City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon are some of the most diverse and fastest growing communities in Ontario. People from over 200 different ethnic origins, speaking more than 70 different languages call Peel region their home. Residents enjoy excellent education and health services, and a variety of cultural entertainment and recreation amenities. These safe, well-managed communities also offer a wide range of work and business opportunities.
Peel’s diverse population and close proximity to Toronto makes it an ideal place for those looking for the excitement of the city plus the beauty of the countryside. Peel Region has many transportation options to and from Toronto - one of Canada's major centres of cultural and economic activity.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Peel.
For more information please visit: https://www.peelregion.ca/
PALGRAVE SIDE TRAIL – BRUCE TRAIL
This Bruce Trail side trail joins the Bruce Trail with the Oak Ridges rail. From the parking lot at the corner of Coolihans Side Rd and Glen Haffy Rd follow the white blazes south of the main Bruce Trail for .7 km where the Palgrave Side Trail starts. Turn left and...RATTRAY MARSH CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS
Knoll Trail – Distance – 0.3 km From the Pedestrian Waterfront Trail, visitors can enter a 0.3km boardwalk loop called the Knoll Trail. The Knoll is home to some of the most sensitive and unique plant species in the conservation area and it is a great location for...Sawmill Valley Trail
Sawmill Valley Trail Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city? Winding along Mississauga’s Sawmill Creek, the Sawmill Valley Trail offers visitors a glimpse into nature just steps from the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus and the busy throughway...SIMMONS NATURE RESERVE TRAIL
This property was donated to EBC in 2006. Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy is a charitable land trust whose role is to help you conserve land. The Simmons Nature Reserve has a mixture of forest types including mature hardwoods, cedar stand and trembling aspen stand as...UPPER CREDIT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS
This trail starts from the parking area at Upper Credit Conservation Area and winds over rolling meadows. This mowed trail gives access to the access to the Credit River for fishing and continues through open field areas. This trail is suitable for hiking, dog...Willoughby Nature Reserve
The yipping calls of coyotes sometimes punctuate an evening’s walk through the Willoughby Nature Reserve, a 48-hectare property tucked into the beautiful Caledon Hills. This nature reserve was generously donated to Ontario Nature by the late Nordica Willoughby. Two...