Outdoors in Toronto

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Recreational oceanfront park offering the world's biggest sand dune system & a freshwater sand bar.

Prince Edward, ON|5

Belfountain Conservation Area

Ornamental gardens & walking trails in an area strung out along the West Credit River.

Caledon, ON|5

Farm

Brooks Farms

Uxbridge, ON|4

National Park

Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON|5

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Scenic national park offering hiking trails, backcountry camping, swimming & bouldering.

Smokey Hollow Waterfall

Gushing 33-ft. waterfall surrounded by forest, with a viewing platform & hiking trail.

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanical Gardens - Rock Garden

Historic garden with a visitor centre & cafe, plus hiking trails & a year-round perennial display.

Scenic Spot

Journey Behind the Falls

Year-round site with Horseshoe Falls views from below & behind via tunnels & observation decks.

Niagara Falls, ON|5

Ski Resort

Blue Mountain

The Blue Mountains, ON|4

Wildlife Refuge

Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park

Longtime family-owned zoo featuring big cats & other endangered animals, a lodge & a snack bar.

Clarington, ON|4

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park (Reservation Required)

This sprawling, forested area for daytime, outdoor recreation features a route to a scenic overlook.

Shelburne, ON|5

Farm

Pingle's Farm Market

Destination for you-pick apples, pumpkins & sunflowers, plus a year-round market & annual festival.

Clarington, ON|4

Bayfront Park

Waterfront green space offering paved pathways, a boat launch, a grass amphitheater & picnic tables.

Rockwood Conservation Area

Tranquil preserve offering limestone cliffs, a recreational river, caves, hiking trails & campsites.

Guelph/Eramosa, ON|5

Farmers' Market

Willowtree Farm

Port Perry, ON|5

Ferris Provincial Park

Forested green space with trails & camping, plus kayaking on a river with a gorge & huge waterfall.

Trent Hills, ON|4

Ball's Falls Conservation Area

Nature preserve with picturesque waterfalls, hiking trails, historic buildings & a visitor center.

Lincoln, ON|5

Darlington Provincial Park

Park on the banks of Lake Ontario known for its sandy beach, nature trails & picnic facilities.

Bowmanville, ON|4

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park (Reservation Required)

Hiking & fly-fishing destination featuring waterfalls plus cross-country skiing & snowshoeing.

Caledon, ON|4

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

Huge park with Iroquoian heritage site, a canyon lookout & 19 km of trails, plus a visitors' centre.

Milton, ON|5

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanical Gardens - Arboretum