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    Limehouse Conservation Area

    4.7 (9 reviews)

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    Limehouse Conservation Area
    Amanda P.

    This gorgeous area is part of the Bruce Trail. It looks like something out of a fantasy film. This part of the trail is not for people who have difficulty walking or need wheelchair accessibility. I suppose this is obvious as this is a walking trail but there are times when you need to hop over fissures in the escarpment rock and climb down steep ladders. The Limehouse Conservation Area features remnants of the lime industry such as kilns and a powderhouse which make for an interesting hike. We went on a rainy day which made the ground a little slippery. The trail can be dangerous if you fall so I'd recommend proper footwear and heading to this section on a sunny day. Bring your camera!

    1/3 of the kiln ruins.
    Stephanie S.

    BONUS: There's no entrance/parking fees here! And it never seems to get really that busy. We plugged in this address on the GPS and it was still a bit tricky to find. However, there are a couple of entrances, different "lots", and some parking on the side of the street, so that is good. Not ideal for dogs/kids UNLESS you have control of them. There are a lot of crevices, a.k.a. "caves", so if you let your dogs/children out of your sight, they can get hurt. Definitely not recommended for strollers as the terrain isn't flat, there are rocks, roots, & descents. Not good during the Winter time. Limehouse is idea for people who like to explore and are a bit adventurous. If you aren't as adventurous, just skip the crevices, although that is a large part of the draw here. Another draw are the abandoned kilns from preparing the limestone, way back when, but they look like brick pizza ovens. There are a couple of loops here, including part of the Bruce Trail, so you can spend quite a bit of time hiking. Great place to head to on a nice day!

    Valerie K.

    Great little conservation area that's jam packed with history and old buildings! The naturally occurring rockways are another cool highlight! For someone whose up to a challenging hike, this is the place! Only downside is that it doesn't loop around, so you have to go back the way you came.

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    Amazing hiking! Great place to bring kids as well, lots of interesting things to see.

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    Caledon Trailway - Brickworks along the trail

    Caledon Trailway

    4.7(3 reviews)
    9.5 km

    We were staying in Brampton, and we were looking for a trail to ride our bikes on. I was looking at…read morethe Peel bike website, and saw this long squiggle across the foot of the escarpment. I suggested doing this trail to Lee, and we drove to the start in Terra Cotta and off we went. There are a variety of surfaces to this trail, mostly crushed stone, sometimes dirt, and occasionally paved. It winds through the countryside, past an abandoned brick factory, through farmlands, suburbs, and forests, as well as a downtown tourist area. If you've ever driven along Highway 10 towards Orangeville, you have seen the blue arched bridge of the trail path. It's part of the Trans Canada Trail, and one of the pavilions is located near Caledon East. The trail is gentle and mostly flat, although there are a couple of road crossings that are steep, probably because a railroad trestle was removed at some point. There's a lot of opportunities for nature watching, particularly because the trail goes through several nature preserves. I saw quite a few chippies and squirrels, as well as orioles, jays and other birds. I only have a couple of complaints: one is that although there are frequent trash cans along the trail, in a couple of places they were overflowing with garbage, implying that it had been a very long time since it had been cleaned up. This was pretty yucky in my opinion, a bit of a disappointment. The other complaint was that part of the trail was shut down for maintenance/construction, but there were no signs directing cyclists to a detour. We ended up doing what most people were doing: cutting through the fence and going through the construction site. Other than these quibbles, it's a great trail that you should check out if you're in the area.

    @ontrails #YELPGTA #THEGREATTRAIL #INGLEWOOD #TRANSCANADATRAIL…read more You can access this trail via a lot of points - it's actually the first registered section of the Trans Canada Trail. We accessed it through a frail yet charming town of Inglewood, right off of McLaughlin Road. To those staying in Mississauga and Brampton, you can basically take the road straight down to the trail. Apparently, it isn't a hidden secret and tons of people know about this trail. We went at 7 am and saw a few bikers and some walkers. We hiked down with Caesar (my doggo) and it was serene and empty enough that I could let him off leash. We covered about 10km (past hwy 10 and then back). It's an easy hike as the land is pretty flat, a few ups and downs here and there but nothing too rough. It was mostly pebbled path with trees on both sides and some streams of water that Caesar was so KEEN on jumping into. There were 2 concrete bridges we crossed over - all in all it was a great morning walk with the dog. I highly recommend this place.

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    Caledon Trailway - End of the trail in Tottenham

    End of the trail in Tottenham

    Caledon Trailway - This trail is great for everyone no matter what your pleasure is.

    This trail is great for everyone no matter what your pleasure is.

    Caledon Trailway - Chips and Ol'Red taking a well deserved stretch break.

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    Chips and Ol'Red taking a well deserved stretch break.

    Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Near the paddock

    Bronte Creek Provincial Park

    3.7(20 reviews)
    30.7 km

    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 :)

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    Bronte Creek Provincial Park - This White Oak Tree is over 300 years old, likely germinated since 1685. Located near Parking Lot A.

    This White Oak Tree is over 300 years old, likely germinated since 1685. Located near Parking Lot A.

    Bronte Creek Provincial Park

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    Sixteen Mile Creek - Salmon run! Can you spot the fish on the left?

    Sixteen Mile Creek

    5.0(2 reviews)
    26.9 km

    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.

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    Sixteen Mile Creek - By the creek

    By the creek

    Sixteen Mile Creek
    Sixteen Mile Creek

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    Limehouse Conservation Area - hiking - Updated May 2026

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