Pick a path. Bring a friend.
Breathe deep. Refresh yourself
on a wonder-filled
nature walk.

Hiking and comprehensive trail guides are
available and recommended.

All 24 stops on the Nature Walks tour are marked on the enclosed maps and start with the letter
N1 Stratford Horticultural Society Tour
6.5 km loop walk along the Avon River and Lake Victoria past city parks and Stratford and District Horticultural Society flower beds.
N2 T.J. Dolan Trail Stratford
Part of the park system which surrounds the Festival Theatre and the Avon River – a north and south river trail loop with several side trails
ranging from .3 km to 4.4 km. – parking at end of West Gore St.
N3 YMCA Jogging Routes Stratford
Starting at the YMCA on 204 Downie St., the routes wind around the Avon River and can tie into T.J. Dolan Trail – route maps available at YMCA.
N4 St. Marys Riverview Walkway
1.5 km walk along the Thames River from the quarry at the south end of town to the downtown.
N5 The Grand Trunk Trail St. Marys
3 km running east and west between Thames Road and James St. N.- enjoy a panoramic view from Sarnia Bridge. – park at Egan and Wellington Streets.
N6 Dr. R. S. Murray Forest Wildwood
1, 3, 5 & 7 km trails for hiking and cross country skiing within the Wildwood Conservation Area off Hwy 7. Entrance fee.
 
N7 The Avon Trail St. Marys
A 105 km hiking trail linking the Thames Valley Trail in St. Marys with the Grand Valley Trail in Conestogo. Trail guide book ($10) available at 1-800-561-7926 Tourism Stratford.
N8 West Perth Thames Nature Trail & Wetland - Mitchell
Mitchell area trail: natural wetland, upland and aquatic areas. Activities for all: hiking, cycling, walking, bird watching and photography. Areas accessible for strollers or wheelchairs.
N9 Sawyer Preservation Lot
Walk in a healthy forest ecosystem - 2.4 km loop with 34 species of trees. – located at 6100 Usborne-Fullarton Boundary, Line 12, off Hwy 23, south of Mitchell.
N10 Clinton Conservation Area
Walking trails (2 km loop) and picnic pavilion – located on Hwy 4 just south of Clinton next to Bayfield River bridge.
N11 Woodlands Arboretum and Nature Centre
On Highway 8 at the Woodlands Links Golf Course, west of Clinton – explore the trails and view over 120 native and Carolinian tree species.
N12 Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area
On the path of two major waterfowl flyways, the 2200 hectare Hullett Area offers many kilometers of hiking, cross country ski and cycling trails, canoeing routes, viewing stands and opportunities to see 180 bird species and 400 plant species. For a recommended
Hullett user guide, go to main entrance located at 41378 Hydro Line Road (from Hwy 8, go north on Kinburn Line 15 and turn left or west at the first intersection onto Hydro Line Road). Hullett PWA is on the right at 41378, between Seaforth and Clinton.
N13 Blyth Brook Community Greenway Trail
Walking trails (2 km loop) along the former CPR railway line, beside the babbling Blyth Brook and picnic pavilion – located on County 4 (Queen St) near Westmoreland St.
N14 Bannockburn Wildlife Management Area
1 km loops, some boardwalks, located on Bannockburn Line, first sideroad east of Varna off Cty. Rd. 3 (Mill Rd.).
N15 Stanley Trail Varna
1 hour hike on gentle slopes – located 1 mile west of Varna at 38594A Mill Road behind municipal complex.
 
N16 Goderich Beachfront Boardwalk
1.5 km of scenic lakeshore boardwalk – with ice cream cones at the end in summer time!
N17 Menesetung Bridge & Tiger Dunlop Trail
A 3 km. loop with an amazing view from the former CPR bridge in Goderich.
N18 Goderich Millenium Trail
Maitland River valley vistas – hilly – 1 km and loops - enter at east end of Nelson St. in Goderich near former CNR railway station.
N19 The Maitland Woods
1.5 and 3 km - an urban woodlot with boardwalks, creeks and pond – park beside the Knights of Columbus Hall on Parsons Court in Goderich .
N20 Falls Reserve Conservation Area
3 km loop – view the natural waterfalls on the Maitland River just outside of Benmiller. Entrance fee.
N21 Naftels Creek Conservation Area
3.2 km of looped trails, along Naftels Creek. Hiking and skiing with wetland boardwalks and wildflowers. Located on Highway 21, 7 km south of Goderich.
N22 Point Farms Provincial Park
Bluff and beach hiking located 7 km north of Goderich on Hwy 21. Entrance fee.
N23 Goderich to Auburn Rail Trail
A 12 km. linear pastoral trail perfect for family walking and cycling – do it all as return trip or easily divided into parts– entry point at North Harbour Road in Goderich and at every road intersection with former CPR line.
N24 The Maitland Trail
A 48 km. trail with optional loops – varied terrain. From Goderich to Auburn. Trail guide book ($6) available at 1-800-280-7637 Tourism Goderich.
 
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