The Ontario Trails Council (OTC) is a charity that promotes the development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario. OTC is a great resource for information and best use practices for trails across the province.

Parks Canada has many beautiful National Parks, Historic Sites, Urban Parks, and National Marine Conservation Areas to explore within Ontario.

Ontario Parks is the largest provider of outdoor recreation opportunities in Ontario. There are over 330 Ontario Parks, that cover 8% of Ontario’s landmass which is over 82,000 km2! Check out their website to find a park near you!

Conservation Ontario is a non-profit association that represents Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities. It is an excellent resource to learn about what conservation areas are near you!

The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath. Stretching 900 km from Niagara to Tobermory in southern Ontario, it provides the only continuous public access to the magnificent Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

The Great Trail, formerly known as the Trans Canada Trail, spans 27,000 kilometres of multi-use trail across Canada.

The Waterfront Regeneration Trust has assisted communities revitalize their waterfronts and their Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is currently a total distance of 2,161 km spanning from Sault Ste Marie to the Quebec Border!

Learn more about Ontario’s amazing geology while hiking the Niagara Escarpment with GeoHikes!