The Riverwood Conservancy is the gold standard for what an urban nature preserve should be. It's…read moresophisticated enough for a first date in the gardens, but rugged enough for a serious hiker or nature photographer.

Fall has settled in!…read more Such a tranquil day at this park today. The sunshine beaming and a few people walking around enjoying the outdoors.

Part of Sixteen Mile Creek runs through the Lions Valley Park which has a lot of hiking trails that…read moreare really popular for the autumn leaves. There is a dedicated parking lot at Skyvalley Crescent but it can get busy as it's one of the only ones. The issue with parking is that the neighboring suburbs do not allow for street parking, so it makes parking a little difficult. There are a lot of well maintained and wide trails that people were using for a stroll, bikes (we did see some aggressive bikers so listen for bells), and jogging. Dogs are allowed here as well, as long as they are leashed. There are "non-official" trails that can take you down to the creek - these ones are narrower and not of the brush has been cleared away. To get really close to the water you kind of have to walk through these. There is a payoff during late September and early October as you can see the salmon run! They are a little hard to spot but just wait by areas where there is some rocky elevation in the creek. Those are the choke points where they're normally charging up to make a leap!

Sixteen Mile Creek is a lot wider and bigger than what I'd normally associate with creeks. Where it…read moreempties into Lake Ontario actually serves as a harbour for several docks. Further up, there's a lot of green space surrounding it - including the famous Glen Abbey golf club. There's also several trails in the area between Upper Middle and Dundas which are a great escape into nature. I'd long ago noticed some beautiful cliffs when passing over it on the Dundas st bridge, and it's really worth seeing in person.

Amazing park! You can customize your own trail with breathtaking view. This is place which is so…read morebeautiful and popular in this neighborhood

It's Thanksgiving Day today. We planned to have a small trip to see maple leaf red Fall colour with…read morefamilies. I saw ppl posted nice pictures a day before. So I decided to go. The park is in Oakville that kind of 1 hr from Toronto. The traffic today was not too bad, we followed GPS to a resident area that saying not able to access the park from there, we parked the car across the street, and walked along the trails. However, we walked about 30 mins, we got to a parking lot again that stating this one is the Lions Valley Parking Lot. That means the one we entered from was part of the park. But not the main entrance. Since we don't have too much time today, we couldn't finish the whole park visiting. If we can have a better sign to show the park from the difference entrance, that would be much better.

It's a very nice place for hiking with a gorgeous view of Niagara Escarpment, especially during the…read morefall season that leaves are changing color. The trails are not difficult and are mostly flat; so, anyone with any body strength can enjoy the walk. I mostly saw families with their children on the trails.

We stopped by to go hiking a few weeks ago and had a really nice time. Everyone was very friendly…read moreand was obeying the covid rules. We enjoyed a nice hike through the bush and got to see some amazing and picturesque views that made it all worth it. Would we return? Absolutely!

A bit hard to find you can only get in if your driving east bond…read more I LOVE this trail there's a great place to jump into the river and it's very shallow but be careful there is a drop. I don't go in deep but my girl Bella is a good swimmer and there's no stopping her. There's a few briges that I like to sit on and watch the river run. Lots of vaulters so I keep moving so I don't become a meal.

Bronte Creek is one of the two provincial parks in the GTA. There is an entrance fee, so I would…read moresuggest getting the Ontario Parks pass from your local library to enter and to park for free. This is a nice park with lots of hiking trails and lush woods, offering plenty of shades on a sunny day. The only trail that allows you to go down to the creek is #6 Half Moon Valley Trail. I would also recommend #4 Lookout Ravine Trail which is almost completely covered by trees and would be beautiful in the fall. You shouldn't miss the famous White Oak Tree, likely germinated since 1685 and at least 300 years old, close to parking lot A. The Spruce Lane Farmhouse is another highlight near parking lot F, which is a Victorian-style house showing visitors what life was like back then. The antique furniture, well-decorated rooms, farm equipment, and friendly volunteers wearing Victorian costumes gave us an immersive experience at the farm. The only problem is that the amenities are a bit dated, especially with the signage. The park staffs should hand out free maps as you enter the park, and there should be more directions as to where you are. I often had to rely on Google to check location and the pre-downloaded map from their website. The swimming pool remains under renovation as of summer 2024, so the park is not yet at its full potential.

My first time visiting this provincial park. I was very fortunate to receive a free annual pass…read moreaccess so did not forego the admission cost which is about $12 to $21 per day. The trails are clean, managed and you can see the arborist do a good job maintaining the overall trail. It's a really nice scenic escape from city life; I can see ski and bike trails. There is even a mini farm. There are some really nice vantage points where you can see the water and treeline, so it might be nice to return in the fall. Definitely returning here :)

Moved a tree off the pathway after a rainstorm. Other then that, paths were clear…read more The parking lots do get crowded, however the people walking the trails keep their distances. Would love to see the gravel paths paved for an even ground to walk on.

In a city that is known for its four-lane swaths of asphalt slicing up the city, copy-paste…read moresubdivisions, gel-topped guys who say "safe," gargantuan shopping malls, a mayor as old as time itself, and one-hour bus rides on MT (no matter what the destination), lies this quiet oasis away from it all. Erindale Park is located near Dundas and Missisauga road. It hugs the University of Toronto's Missisauga Campus (formerly Erindale Campus) and is a stone's throw away from the Mississauga golf and country club. The park is bifurcated by the Credit River which lends to the spectacular natural beauty of this place. You almost forget you're in a city populated almost entirely by customized Honda Civics and urban sprawl. I think it's a great place for a jog, a picnic, or "a wander" with a digital SLR. There are also built in BBQs for your convenience. And of course, because it's in Mississauga, there is a massive parking lot greeting you as you enter. Hurray! Obligatory Title Pun: Take a walk in the PARK! Menu Readability: Ain't no menus up in here. Need to mention: I wanted the FTR for this place but Myrem D beat me to it. To make it worse, her review is excellent. What this place teaches me about myself: Just playing, I love you Mississauga.

I had a wonderful walk in this conservation area - the trails were well maintained. Seeing the…read morerock formations and crevices was a good experience. No entrance or parking fees.

Fantastic trail no matter what the season. Most of the trail is in the shadow of trees and that…read moregives a good respite from hot days. Don't forget to go to all the three kilns and also the "hole in the wall". Gives a good adrenaline rush for a short time. The walk amongst the rocks is calling as well and when you reach up you see all the crevices that you can jump. Be careful there as we saw some hats, sun glasses etc at the bottom that once fallen there is no way getting them back. Some hidden spots that are just amazing for camping, but alas there is no camping allowed. (Video uploaded). One last plus for this location you don't pay any parking fees.

Did the Nassagaweya loop from rattlesnake point to Crawford lake! Fun hike and the path is nicely…read morecleared. Would highly recommend for an excursion outside of Toronto.

I visited Rattlesnake Point with my family, and all I can say is WOW. The trees, the lookout…read morepoints, the pictures we took -- all amazing. We went there to look at the autumn colours and it was so beautiful. We walked the Buffalo Crag trail, which was a 3KM trail, and the Vista Adventure trail, which was a 1.5KM trail. Both were very peaceful. We'll be going again!

Little peace of heaven trail with view of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario. Love the…read moreseclusion of the shingle bar! We take our dog for a walk here and at Jack Darling which is next to the Rattray along the Trans Canada Trail. The boardwalk trail is lovely path to capture wildlife.

One of the must-visit trails in Mississauga! A raised-platform trail is built through the beautiful…read morewetlands full of biodiversity, marshes, and trees. Best time to visit would be fall when the leaves are changing colour. The park is connected to Jack Darling Memorial Park (where the parking is at), so you would be visiting two parks at once. The scenic lakeshore waterfront trail leads directly into the Marsh, which is a completely different world that's quiet and serene. The winds of the Lake are covered by the trees, and you can no longer hear the sounds of water. No matter which direction you look within the marshes, it's always an amazing view. Please do NOT ride your bike on the trail. There are clear signs that prohibit this because it's very loud, disturbing to both the nature and the people. Kids just don't seem to care, or should I say, their parents. I think there should be better reporting mechanism for this or having more monitoring.