National Capital Region Wildlife Festival

On the Trail of Mother Nature

**Please remember...**
Use of trails and nature areas can be hazardous. Always go on marked trails with known distances. Check in and out where required or ensure someone knows where you are going and when you will be expected back. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Bring enough food, water, sun-screen and insect repellant to make your trip enjoyable. Ensure pets are always kept on a leash and are permitted in a particular area.
Stay on the trails,
take only photographs,
and leave only footprints.
  • 1 Coulonge Falls:
    100 Promenade du Parc des Chutes off Hwy. 148, north of Fort Coulonge, Quebec. 1 KM Trail along magnificent 48 metre falls, spectacular canyon, interpretation centre open May-October. (819) 683-2770 $, info@chutescoulonge.qc.ca
  • 2 International School for Earth Studies:
    197 FierobinRoad, Ladysmith, Quebec (off Highway 366 west of Highway 105) 250 hectare youth leadership school that engages nature, animal husbandry and outdoor education trails and Bird of Prey Breeding Centre. By appointment only (819)647-3226. www.earth-studies.ca
  • 3 Gatineau Park:
    Gatineau Parkway from Taché Boulevard, Hull. 35,600 hectares of parkways, trails, lookouts and picnic areas. Maps and information available from Visitors Centre at Old Chelsea, Quebec, information kiosk at Pink Lake (summer only) and the National Capital Commission Information Centre, Wellington and Metcalfe, Ottawa. (819) 827-2020, (613) 239-5000. www.capcan.ca
  • 4 Fitzroy Provincial Park:
    County Rd. 5 north of Fitzroy Harbour. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Mixed forest with self-guiding trail maps available at the park. Year-round access (613) 623-5159. www.OntarioParks.com $
  • 5 Morris Island Conservation Area:
    Loggers Way west of Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario. Mississippi Valley Conservation. 47 hectares of mixed forest and wetlands with year-round trails. Unique islands with lookouts. Wildlife viewing. Maps at kiosk in parking lot. (613) 259-2421. www.eomf.on.ca/walk/walk.html
  • 6 MacNamara Trail:
    On McNab St. off Madawaska Blvd. in Arnprior, 4 km interpretive trail in the Nopiming Game Sanctuary. Boardwalks, observation tower, old lime kiln, rare walking ferns, striped maple. Guide book by Michael Runtz. Access courtesy of Honeywell Inc.; maintained by Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club.
    http://valleyexplore.com/walk/madawaska/macnamara.htm , 613-623-6498, jsoper@magma.ca
    Ikons: Map, Rare Plants, Birds, Terrific Views, Trees, Cross-Country Skiing
  • 7 Bill Mason Outdoor Education Centre:
    At West Carleton High School, 3088 Dunrobin Road, Dunrobin. 77 acres, boardwalk and gravelled trails, wetland, forest. September through July. Phone: (613) 832-0126 Email: Bill_Mason_Centre@ocdsb.edu.on.ca
    www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/continuweb.home.htm $
  • 8 Mill of Kintail Conservation Area:
    Concession Rd. 8 north of Almonte, Ontario. Historic home of Robert Tait Mackenzie, famous sculptor, surgeon and the "Father of Physical Education". Walking trails, museum, gift shop, exhibits and nature programs. (613) 256-3610 www.mvc.on.ca
  • 9 Alba Wilderness School:
    20 km from Brightside off Cty. Rd. 511, 502 Hills of Peace Rd. 500 hectares of scenic wilderness with trails. Mixed forest, scenic outcroppings, swamps, beaver ponds. Guided nature hikes year round (snowshoe in winter) to view birds, animals, plant life and their habitats. 1 800 477 0423 (613) 259-3236 www.magma.ca/~alba alba@magma.ca
  • 10 Purdon Conservation Area:
    Concession Road 8 North of Lanark Village on Hwy. 511, Watson's Corners Rd. 27.5 hectares with 500 metre boardwalk into the Showy Lady's Slipper Orchid colony blooming in mid-June to early July. Other wetland plants abound. Self-guiding trail maps available at site. Accessible parking. Mississippi Valley Conservation(613)259-2421/256-3610. www.mvc.on.ca
  • 11 Meisel Woods Conservation Area:
    130 pristine forested acres at the headwaters of the Tay and Upper Rideau watersheds contain the Sandi Slater Memorial Walk around Bass Lake west of Crow Lake. www.rideauvalley.on.ca 1-800-267-3504,
    613-692-3571
  • 12 Foley Mountain Conservation Area:
    On County Rd. 10, 0.4 km north of Westport, Ontario. Rideau Valley Conservation. 240 hectares of mixed forest and rocky outcrops, with year-round trails, including a section of the Rideau Trail. Especially good for wildflowers in spring and birdwatching all year round. Spectacular lookout. (613) 273-3255 or (613) 692-3571 $ www.rideauvalley.on.ca/cas/foleymnt/index.htm
  • 13 Murphys Point Provincial Park:
    (Although the name is on map section 10, the directions are better seen on section 9) Located 19 kilometres from Perth south of Hwy. 7. Over 15 kilometres of rugged hiking trails of historic interest through a mosaic of wetlands, mature forests and open meadow habitat, including a section of the Rideau Trail. Good for songbirds. Interpretive trail guides, tours of the Silver Queen Mine and historic buildings. (613)267-5060 www.OntarioParks.com
  • 14 Mill Pond Conservation Area:
    On Brighton-Houghton Bay Road off Highway 15 between Portland and Lombardy. 537 hectares of natural habitat,
    6 KM trails. (613) 273-3255. www.rideauvalley.on.ca
  • 15 Perth Wildlife Reserve:
    Wildlife Rd. off County Rd. 1 south of Perth, Ontario. 257 hectares of reserve and Tay Marsh. 3.5 km self-guiding nature trails. Nesting islands, hedgerows, brush piles, reforested areas. Features flocks of Canada Geese spring and fall. Exceptional birding and excellent viewing opportunities for white-tailed deer. No dogs. Rideau Valley Conservation. (613) 273-3255 or (613) 692-3571 www.rideauvalley.on.ca $
  • 16 Mississippi Lake National Wildlife Area:
    Mississippi Lake around Mud Lake or McEwen Bay, Concession 9 east, 17 km north of Perth, Ontario. Wetland with mature hardwood forest and abandoned farmland. Limestone outcroppings, aquatic plans, wild rice stands. Important for migrating waterfowl. Boat launch, picnic area, self-guided walking trails. Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada. (519) 472-6695.
  • 17 Marlborough Forest:
    Access from County Rd. 6 and County Rd. 3. The City of Ottawa. 9,000 hectares of public and private land, including in excess of 2,500 hectares of wetlands as well as a combination of mixed forests, hardwood forests and alvars, accessed by the Rideau Trail, Cedar Grove Trailand other trails. Interesting flora and fauna. Maps available. forestry@ottawa.ca. www.ottawa.on.ca
  • 18 Rideau River Provincial Park:
    2680 Donnelly Drive (Regional Road 5) north of Kemptville. 3 km of trails along wooded Rideau River shoreline the length of the park. Three sandy beaches. Good for birds, turtles, frogs.
  • 19 Ferguson Forest Centre:
    275 County Rd. 44. 2.3 km trail through natural and planted forest. Tree and shrub nursery. Partners are Ferguson Forest Centre, Ont. Model Forest and Ont. Ministry of Natural Resources.
    www.seelingnursery.com/trails.htm,1-888-791-1103.
  • 20 Baxter Conservation Area:
    Hwy. 16 (Exit 42) east on Dilworth Rd., on th Rideau River, between Kemptville and Manotick, Ontario. Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. 68 hectares. Sandy beach, 5 KM nature trails, Filmore R. Park Nut Grove, wildflower meadow, wetlands, forests, picnics. Open year round. (613) 489-3592 or (613) 692-3571 $ www.rideauvalley.on.ca
  • 21 Greenbelt:
    The National Capital Commission administers 20,350 hectares of protected rural and natural land surrounding the National Capital on Ontario side of Ottawa River. Greenbelt All Seasons Trail Map details five areas of interest. Available from the National Capital Commission Information Centre, Wellington and Metcalfe, Ottawa (613) 239-5000. www.capcan.ca
  • 22 Chapman Mills Conservation Area
    West bank of the Rideau River off Regional Road 73 between Winding Way and Lodge Road. 23 acres of conservation land with a 1.5 km trail through sensitive and beautiful habitats with interpretive signs. Boardwalk, several lookouts and picnic shelter.
  • 23 City of Ottawa (Kanata):
    Pathways to Health trail maps and information on other trails available at Client Services., City of Ottawa, 580 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata, Ontario K2L 4C2. (613) 592-4291 ext. 312. www.city.ottawa.on.ca
  • 24 The Rideau Trail:
    A 300 km hiking trail between Kingston and downtown Ottawa, Ontario, with added loops and side trails. Marked by orange triangles (blue triangles for loops), it crosses a variety of terrain from placid farm land to rugged rocks of the Canadian Shield. Some sections suitable for skiing and snowshoeing. Enter in Ottawa by the Mill Restaurant parking lot west of the Portage Bridge. (613) 860-2225 www.rideautrail.org or email info@rideautrail.org
  • 25 Fletcher Wildlife Garden:
    Off Prince of Wales Drive, adjacent to the Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa, Ontario. Year-round access. 5 hectares includes interpretive centre, backyard garden, old field, hedgerows, woodlot, butterfly meadow and the 1.5 km Bill Holland Trail.
    (613) 730-0714
  • 26 City of Ottawa (Vanier):
    14 acre lot with 4 acres of maple sugar forest and 1 km trails in Richelieu Park. Sugar Shack Maps with identification of flora and fauna available at Vanier Library, 300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, Ontario K1L 7L5 (613) 291-5362
  • 27 Transcanada Trail:
    Longest trail in the world, 16,100 km across Canada enters our region along Highway 105 north and Gatineau Park into Gatineau (Hull), through Ottawa and west to Carleton Place and beyond. Trans Canada Trail Pavilion located in Hull. Shared-use trail for walking, cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling.
    Ontario: (705) 743-09-826 Quebec: (450) 774-0597 voyage@veloasis.qc www.tctrail.ca
  • 28 Base de plein air des Outaouais:
    Near Lake Poisson Blanc near Denholm, Quebec on Highway 307 north. 8 trails through mixed forest with good possibility of wildlife sightings. Hilly terrain. 1 800 363-4041 www.aireaubois.com $
  • 29 Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve:
    Off Hwy. 309 from Masson, Quebec at Val-des-Bois. 1,628 km2 with 500 km of forestry trails. Year-round access. (819) 454-2011 ext.33 garedemontebello@tourisme-outaouais.org, www.sepaq.com/papineaulabelle,
    1-800-665-6527
  • 30 Centre d'aventure et de plein air des Montagnes Noires:
    Highway 317 north from Thurso, Quebec. Parking corner of Rte. 315 and Montpellier Rd. west of Ripon. 14 km of signed trails, pinic tables, chalet. Year-round sugar shack. Municipality of Ripon (819) 983-3303 garedemontebello@tourisme-outaouais.org, www.ville.ripon.qc.cq
  • 31 Louis Joseph Papineau Trail:
    Beginning behind l'hôtel Petite Nation in the Village of St. Andre-Avelin, 10 km of hiking trails and 10 km. of cross-country ski trails continue into the mountains. Interesting geological formations. Centre local de Papineau.
    (819) 423-5491 ext/poste 225.
  • 32 Forêt -la-Blanche Ecological Reserve:
    Highway 315 north of Mayo, Quebec at Saddler Rd.. Unique old-growth forest, 14 km of hiking trails (one 0.5 km wheelchair accessible), no dogs allowed. Guided tours and educational programs with reservation. (819) 281-6700 www.lablanche.ca $ foretlablanche@hotmail.com
  • 33 Plaisance Falls:
    Historic site of North Nation Mills, 5 km. north of Plaisance, Quebec. 2 km trails wind along the North Nation River. Mixed forest. Observation decks over spectacular 67 metre falls, Historic Interpretation. Open June-Labour Day. Corporation North Nation Mills Inc. (819) 427-6400 $ www.ville.plaisance.qc.ca
  • 34 Plaisance National Park:
    Hwy. 148 at Plaisance, Quebec. 3.5 km of trails through marsh and field. In mid-April spring return of thousands of Canada Geese. 1-800-665-6527 garedemontebello@tourisme-outaouais.org
  • 35 Blanches-NeigesTrails:
    Rang 5 west of Thurso. Follow blue signs on Highways 317 or 148. 14 km of trails winding north toward the Rivière Blanche. (819) 986-8760 $ garedemontebello@tourisme-outaouais.org
  • 36 Montevilla Swiss Hotel and Chalets Trails:
    5 km north off Côte Ezilda east of Montebello, Quebec, at 970 Montevilla Rd. 16 km of trails around Lac Charette and Lac Lacroix. 1 800 363-0061 www.auberge-montevilla.com Register at lodge $ garedemontebello@tourisme-outaouais.org
  • 37 Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail:
    Beginning at the intersection of Belvedere and Canaan Roads in Ottawa, the four-seasons trail runs along 75 km of the old railway bed to the Quebec border. A rich tapestry of historical and natural features, pavilions which provide facilities, information and parking. Managed by Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail Corporation. (La Corporation du sentier récréatif de Prescott-Russell) sentiertrail@prescott-russell.on.ca, www.prescott-russell.on.ca/sentier-trail
    1-800-361-7439 ext.313, 613-675-4661 ext.313
  • 38 Alfred Bog/Tourbière d'Alfred:
    Concession 11 from County Rd. 15 south of Hwy. 17 at Alfred, Ontario..3 km Boardwalk in the 4,200 hectares highlights interesting plants in the largest and most significant wetland of Eastern Ontario. Resident moose population and interesting birds. Pamphlets available. 1 877 984-2948 or (613) 258-8204, www.nation.on.ca, info@nation.on.ca
  • 39 MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre:
    3634, Hwy. 17, Cumberland, Ontario. 167 hectares of Ottawa River shoreline, farmland, mature forest, migratory bird sanctuary, overnight accommodation. Open all year. (613) 833-2080 Fax: (613) 833-0770 MacSkimming_outdoor_Ed@ocdsb.edu.on.ca www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/continuweb.home.htm
  • 40 Petrie Islands:
    East of Orleans on Cty. Rd. 17 (174), Ottawa River shoreline, wetlands and forests, a regionally rare stand of hackberry trees, a number of regionally significant plans, many species of birds, and several species of turtles. Al Tweddle (613) 824-1188 hatweddle@rogers.com http://www.petrieisland.org
  • 41 Larose Forest/Forêt Larose:
    County Rd. 8 south of the Village of Bourget, Ontario, 50 km east of Ottawa. 10,700 hectares, originally a man-made conifer plantation, now a mature mixed forest with a diversity of tree cover. Many species of birds and other animals, including moose. 160 km of trails. Hunting permitted in season. 1 800 361-7439
  • 42 New York Central Fitness Trail:
    Off County Rd. 3 south of Highway 417. Linking the villages of Embrun and Russell, this 7.2 km. trail was previously a section of the New York Central Railway. Township of Russell (613) 443-1386 or 445-2050
  • 43 W.E Burton Conservation Area
    Village of Russell, north side of Church Street. 3 km trails wind along the Castor River through pine plantations and a hardwood bush. Scenic view of Russell Dam and Reservoir. Picnic shelter, benches. South Nation Conservation
  • 44 Warwick Recreational Trail:
    County Rd. 9, east of County Rd. 15, near Berwick, Ontario. 10 km trail in the 650 hectare Warwick Forest through mixed forests and wetlands. Good spring and summer birding. (613) 258-8204 www.nation.on.ca.
  • 45 Robert Graham Recreational Trail:
    Off County Rd. 18, 5 km west of Glen Stewart. 6.5 km of wilderness trails in a 57 hectare forest with a number of species of trees, including majestic pines. Picnic facilities.www.nation.on.ca, info@nation.on.ca, 1-877-984-2948, 613-258-8204
  • 46 Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary:
    Off County Rd. 2 east of Morrisburg, Ontario. Goose feeding program mid-September and October. Interpretive centre, campsites, nature trails. (613) 537-2024 or 1 800 437-2233 www.stlawrenceparks.com/ucbprk.htm
  • 47 St. Lawrence Recreational Path:
    70 km of trails follow the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River beginning in Lancaster, Ontario, to Gray's Creek, through Cornwall and the rolling terrain toward Long Sault, the island causeway of the Long Sault Parkway, through the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Upper Canada Village Heritage Park into Morrisburg. (613) 938-4748 or 1 800 937-4748 www.visit.cornwall.on.ca
  • 48 Gray's Creek Conservation Area:
    East of Cornwall, Ontario, 2.3 km groomed trails through 43 hectares. Young mixed forest and open areas provide ideal wildlife and nature viewing. Picnic shelters, washrooms, model aircraft runway. Raisin Region Conservation Authority. (613) 938-3611 www.rrca.on.ca
  • 49 Cooper Marsh Conservation Area:
    Visitors' Centre 18 km east of Cornwall, Ontario, on County Rd. 2 near South Lancaster. Trails around the main dyke of the marsh, through the treed swamp area, open marsh and deciduous stands. Raisin Region Conservation Authority (613) 938-3611 or (613) 347-1332 www.rrca.on.ca
  • 50 Glengarry Trails:
    South off County Rd. 43 on Lakeshore Rd. to Loch Garry on the Garry River. 2 km of trails. Provincially significant 7wetland, forest cover. Friends of Glengarry Trails Association (613) 527-3376 www.rrca.on.ca

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