Explore the Best Wildlife Refuges and Conservation Areas in Toronto with CanaGuide: Discover Amazing Natural Reserves and Protected Wilderness Areas

Are you looking for the top wildlife refuges and conservation areas in Toronto? CanaGuide is your ultimate guide to discovering the most breathtaking natural reserves and protected wilderness areas in the region. Experience the beauty of Toronto's green spaces, national parks, and biosphere reserves as we take you on a journey through Canada's stunning nature.

Tommy Thompson Park

  • Toronto, ON
A unique nature park near downtown Toronto to experience hiking trails, wildlife, and views of Lake Ontario. It's also one of the best places for bird-watching.

  • 4.7
  • 1151 ratings
Arslan,CanaGuide
5
Arslan
You gonna walk a lot. Not for everyone.
Da R.,CanaGuide
4
Da R.
Beautiful trails, urban and nature landscapes. Perfect place for walking and cycling, watching butterflies and Toronto downtown. You can rent a bicycles near parking lot. No public washrooms and trash bins here( Really busy on weekends (
Irene T.,CanaGuide
5
Irene T.
I love walking here. It is worth walking all the way to the end where the lighthouse is, or at least to the floating bridge for spectacular views of the city, especially at sunset. It's about a 5 km walk each way from the beginning to the end. We spotted a baby fox on our walk an...

Thomas Hauser Memorial Trailhead

  • Toronto, ON

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  • 4.7
  • 98 ratings
Harry B.,CanaGuide
4
Harry B.
This is the entrance to Crothers Woods, which is a nice trail system. Some of the trails are easy. Others are more difficult, involving steeper hikes on along backwood trails. Either way, it's a nice place to get some fresh air and nice views.
Kirk E.,CanaGuide
4
Kirk E.
shhhh, its not very good, don't tell your friends Don't park in the big spacious lot next to the loblaws Don't enjoy the great winter views of Toronto can't wait till the summer to break out the bike and check out this park a bit more
Lola R.,CanaGuide
5
Lola R.
Brilliant trail beautiful views of the CN tower

Milne Hollow

  • North York, ON

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  • 4.7
  • 27 ratings
H K.,CanaGuide
5
H K.
Beautiful to walk the path. Quiet.
k k.,CanaGuide
5
k k.
great place for walk and cycling.. reasonable place to explore. awesome color changes in fall
Rohan P.,CanaGuide
5
Rohan P.
Lovely trail for walks in any season. It's a part of Don Valley trail and goes long way. Choose your spot to park and keep walking.

Earl Bales Stormwater Management Pond

  • Toronto, ON
The Earl Bales Stormwater Management Pond helps to improve the water quality and increase aquatic habitat in the West Don River. Key Facts One of the largest stormwater management ponds in Canada covering an area of 3.2 hectares and is approxima

  • 4.7
  • 44 ratings
Galya T.,CanaGuide
5
Galya T.
Especially beautiful when the leaves start to change color in the fall. Located near a public golf course, the area is great for walking and admiring the beauty of nature.
Gary F.,CanaGuide
5
Gary F.
A beautiful place to walk around and enjoy the scene. Fall foliage is spectacular, especially in a sunny late afternoon.
Lina D.,CanaGuide
5
Lina D.
Beautiful walking trail. Great for walking your dogs and walking with family and friends.

G. Ross Lord Reservoir

  • Toronto, ON

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  • 4.1
  • 75 ratings
Jacques E.,CanaGuide
5
Jacques E.
Since the pandemic started we have been walking their every day. Very clean. Beautiful views ,what ever trail you take. Only now that the snow and ice started . Theirs is only one trail open
Nikita U.,CanaGuide
5
Nikita U.
Great for biking & hiking with the kids. Trail is relatively flat. Not crowded.
Peter P.,CanaGuide
4
Peter P.
Great scenery during a clear skies sunset but the ground looks like a dump site. Almost thinking about heading out there one day with a bunch of garbage bags do some cleaning. Really nice spot though, relaxing... peaceful and very neglected by the city.

Marita Payne Pond

  • Vaughan, ON

Phone: +1 647-576-1237
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  • 4.5
  • 102 ratings
Arty N.,CanaGuide
5
Arty N.
Lovely park with great play ground for kids. Pond is awesome
Danosaurus,CanaGuide
5
Danosaurus
Really good scenery here and there are always duckies which people feed bread.
Mega Q.,CanaGuide
5
Mega Q.
The most beautiful pond ever. Not really, but it's nice to have something like this just north of the city.

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

  • Mississauga, ON
CVC is a community-based environmental organization originally formed by an Act of provincial government and dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing natural resources on a watershed basis.

  • 4.7
  • 1286 ratings
Ashley S.,CanaGuide
5
Ashley S.
This is such a gorgeous place to walk and enjoy nature with many different trails to choose from. I love walking on the boardwalk by the lake, it is one of my favourite views. It is also a great place for picnics with loved ones.
Jasmeet S.,CanaGuide
5
Jasmeet S.
Amazing place for all ages, Finding parking is difficult here. So plan it accordingly.
Kelly H.,CanaGuide
5
Kelly H.
I truly forgot how beautiful it is along the trails and how calming it is by the lake. We all need to remember how beautiful our Province is. Take the family and enjoy the day an hour however long you can...you won't regret it..😃

Claireville Conservation Area

  • Brampton, ON
Claireville Conservation Area, 848 acres of natural and forested area, is a popular destination for birders, walkers and bikers.

  • 4.4
  • 1356 ratings
M R.,CanaGuide
5
M R.
My family and i had a fantastic day riding. First time on a horse
Roger B.,CanaGuide
4
Roger B.
Things have changed since my last visit, need to be there one hour prior to your ride time, helmet is a must for children, but still so great to ride
Rohun B.,CanaGuide
5
Rohun B.
great place to bike and hang out within brampton itself. a hidden gem!
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