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    Belfountain Conservation Area

    3.8 (12 reviews)

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    Jay L.

    A fun conservation area that has trails for all levels of hikers. The rushing waterfall viewed from the bridge is a great photo op and gives you a sense of power of the flow. It's fun for all ages and the mix of sun and shaded areas with lots of trees around. Don't be surprized if you find people that are having a full-on photo session on the trails and bridges. We walked the Gorge Loop trail (about 700m round trip) that starts with a mix of wooden path and dirt trails until it disappears into a bit of a choose your own adventure as you traverse along the sloped side of the conservation area. Eventually, you will have to make your way down a bit of a decline onto the shores of the river to cross the bridge back over to the more developed trails of the area. There is a fair amount of parking but on weekends you may find yourself hunting for a spot. On weekdays, they don't normally have someone sitting in the entrance gateway collecting the admission fee but you can pay on your way out. We really enjoyed the leisurely hike amongst the nature that makes use forget we all live in a concrete jungle.

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    Stephanie S.

    Tip: To avoid their $10 parking fee, park along Bush St., just west of Belfountain General Store. It's a 5-minute walk from the Conservation Area. Entrance fee is $5.75/pp, so save some $$$ and park elsewhere UNLESS you're bringing a baby, stroller, or BBQ/picnic foods. Lovely place to get away from the city for a few hours. There's a picnic/bbq area, nice and shaded, plenty of space. And there are a few trails that features both natural/boardwalk and surround a pond and a gorge. For those of you who have more time, part of the trail also branches off to the Bruce Trail. Otherwise both the pond + gorge trail can be done in an hour. They are fairly easy, but not ideal for someone with mobility issues because you do have to traverse rocks and uneven pavement at some points. The pond didn't smell, but it looked murky and disgusting. Very funny that there was a sign which stated that there wasn't a lifeguard on duty. If you took a dip in there, you'd probably come out with 3 eyes!!! Very relaxing on most parts of the trail as you can hear the water running from the gorge. Great way to spend a day outdoors without getting too sweaty!

    Shanicr Y.

    I ended up here after my boyfriend took me on a hike in the bruce trail... niagra escarpment just behind his house. It was beautiful and charming. We went on a random day in the week so it wasnt busy and because we hiked from somewhere else we didn't end up paying any fees. Went again in the spring on a weekend and it was busyyyyyyy. So timing is everything but for this small town its a go to spot to take in the views and chill by the water.

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    It's a nice area but have to pay and you are limited on how long you can stay sounds like nature is too good to be free

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    Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

    Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

    4.4(10 reviews)
    28.1 km

    Decided that thanks to COVID that I would explore more of the trails/parks that are close by…read more About 1.5 hrs from Toronto, this is a great hiking spot with good paths marked (although watch out for the horse poop!) and great views. There are multiple trails (named/colour coded), but the blue marked trail seems to be the "main" trail. I think the green trail takes you up to the viewing platform where you get some lovely views - I can only imagine when the leaves start changing colour - it must be epic! There is a map slightly into the entrance - i took a photo of it so I could see how all the different paths interconnected. Fairly large parking lot - you can only pay for either 4hrs or all day parking - there is no option to pay for anything less (but luckily it is not too expensive). I came on a random weekday so it was pretty dead - which was perfect! Lots of bugs so bug spray is a must. There really isn't any sitting areas - ie - no picnic areas/grass areas/benches to sit...it's definitely more of a walk walk hike hike area. Overall, it's a fairly easy and enjoyable hike. I'd love to come back in the fall and see the changing scenery!

    One of my favourite hikes! We went on a Sunday afternoon and the weather called for slight chance…read moreof light rain. Luckily this made it easy to get a parking spot, and the park was not busy at all. There are certain areas of the trail that are bit more difficult, but so enjoyable. Can easily spend hours here; can't wait to be back!

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    Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
    Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

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    Fairy Lake Park - View from Water Street

    Fairy Lake Park

    5.0(1 review)
    53.0 km

    For years, I have been driving along Water Street whenever I'm in Newmarket. I enjoy the scenic…read moredetour. It allows me to travel between Yonge and Leslie Streets using a smaller set of streets. I have passed by Fairy Lake Park countless times. Yesterday, I finally paid it a visit. This park is steps away from Newmarket's Main Street South. It's where all the cool, small shops and eateries are. I was at this park to partake in the Newmarket Craft Beer Festival. What stands out during this time of year is the park's fountain. It can be clearly seen from Water Street. It's enjoyable to look at, even on a gloomy day. At first, it looked like parking would be crazy. However, when I turned onto a side road that gets you to parking at this park, it was great. There are roughly three parking lots going down this road. All are free. I decided to park on the side road where there are designated spots. It was humid and rainy. That combination is horrible to visit a beer festival. However, I survived with an umbrella, some grub, and, of course, beer. There are portable washrooms at this park. It was a nice touch. I saw geese enjoying the rain and one another's company. There is plenty of geese poop around, so look down when you walk. I liked the various signs scattered in this park. I love self-discovery tours and I got a decent one yesterday. I learned that this park is also known as the Wesley Brooks Memorial Conservation Area. Its namesake was born in Mount Albert and moved to Newmarket after serving in World War II. He served as Clerk-Treasurer of Newmarket and continued serving the town for nearly two decades. Fairy Lake is a man-made lake. It's maintained by a dam on the East Holland River. The lake was originally a millpond, but it's now a recreational area. The dam has been at the lake since 1801. This park is open year-round. Parking and admission to this park are free. I can see some paths being off-limits during the wintertime, though. It was pretty muddy when I walked on the grassy parts. I appreciated the gazebos and covered pavilions yesterday. They kept everyone dry from the rain and much happier! There is a playground at this park. Naturally, no one was using it while it was raining. I hope to return and enjoy walking through this park when it's dry and sunny. There's an ice cream store on Main Street South that I'd love to drop by. I can see myself spending some time indulging in frozen desserts at this park. (210)

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    Fairy Lake Park - Parking lot

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    About Weeh Brooks

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    Kilometre trail marker

    Albion Hills Conservation Park - The enclosed pool area

    Albion Hills Conservation Park

    3.0(5 reviews)
    21.1 km

    I visited this park for the Polar Rush obstacle race back in February. I recommend proper snow…read moreboots or hiking boots for those coming during the snowy season. Otherwise, you'll lose traction down the paved path. I forgot my hiking boots at my parents and only had my Vessi's... It was fun either way. I sat on my snow pants and slid down the steeper paths. During the winter, it's also popular for cross-country skiing and in the warmer months for mountain biking. I recommend checking out Polar Rush next season for snow obstacle racing. We slid down a tube, crawled over a plank and tangled strings, climbed over obstacles etc. Sometimes they offer discount tickets too!

    Entrance is off Hwy 50, other smaller entrance was closed during my visit…read more I got free passes, so I decided to use them sooner rather than later/never. It's about an hour's drive outside of S Mississauga. Site itself is MASSIVE and there's even camping, that's how big it is! Prior to my visit, I did take a look at what kinds of things can be done here in the Summer. There's also an outdoor pool with a splash pad, I believe that entry was under $5pp. There are tons of picnic areas, but the amenities weren't great aside from picnic tables and metal barrels to put your bbq ashes. Not all picnic areas had a lot attached to it. I went with the intention of hiking, but to be honest, be prepared to get lost! Maps provided/posted were quite poor. There would be a bunch of symbols, but no reference as to what they were. I just ended up using Google maps to make my way back to the car. As far as the hiking goes, it's not really meant for beginners - where the Red trail is concerned. There's narrow parts to the trail and lots ups/downs. To top that all off, the Park is very popular for Mountain Bikers, so you always hafta keep alert as to when they're coming. I'd say that it's better for MTBers, again this is only for the Red trail - the other ones may be better. So not super relaxing if you just want a leisurely hike!

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    Albion Hills Conservation Park - Polar rush obstacle course trail

    Polar rush obstacle course trail

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    Albion Hills Conservation Park

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