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Balsam Lake Provincial Park
Situated on the west shore of Balsam Lake, this semi-wilderness park has two hiking
trails totaling 7 km. The Plantation Trail has stations that review the history of this area
from glacial to settlement times, while the Lookout Trail leads to an observation tower
that provides a fine view of the surrounding countryside. Located on Arterial Road 48
between Kirkfield and Coboconk.
www.ontarioparks.com
1-888-668-7275
Emily Forest Tract
This 99.2-hectare section of the Municipal Forest offers several trail loops that explore
the unusual glacial moraines and eskers that wind through the forest. Located on Peace
Road just west of Cowan's Bay and Emily Provincial Park.
Emily Provincial Park
Situated on the east shore of the Pigeon River, this compact park has a 1-km hiking trail
leading to an island with an osprey nest observation platform. Along the way you'll pass
through a cedar forest then along a boardwalk. Located on Regional Road 10 just north
of Omemee.
www.ontarioparks.com
1-888-668-7275
Fleetwood Creek Conservation Area
This 380-hectare natural area is home to 250 species of flora and fauna and 44 species
of birds. Three trails leads you through uplands, deciduous forests, meadows and
wetlands. Located east of Hwy. 35 between Pontypool and Bethany.
www.kawarthaconservation.com
GAMIING- Centre for sustainable lakeshore living
We offer Guided Interpretive Trail Walks: Under the leadership of an experienced guide come explore our natural shoreline, surrounded by wetlands forests and meadows.
Located at 1884 Pigeon Lake Rd.
Lindsay, ON
705.799.7083
http://www.gamiing.org/
Ken Reid Conservation Area
This popular conservation area has a picturesque marsh boardwalk, as well as other
nature trails and picnic areas. Victoria Rail Trail - North Corridor can be accessed here.
Located on Kenreid Park Road just 3 km north of Lindsay, off Hwy. 35.
www.kawarthaconservation.com
1-800-668KRCA
Pigeon River Conservation Area
100 year old Hemlock forest, wildflowers, wildlife.
www.kawarthaconservation.com
Somerville Forest Tract
This large 3,420-hectare section of the Victoria Municipal Forest offers three trail loops,
totaling 8.5 km in length, that pass through a picturesque combination of pine
plantations, wetlands, hardwood forests and rock outcrops. Located 5.6 km west of
Kinmount on Arterial Road 45.
Windy Ridge Conservation Area
Confluence of Pigeon River & Fleetwood Creek featuring a lookout.
www.kawarthaconservation.com
Victoria Rail Trail - North Corridor
This 55-km trail originating in the Town of
Lindsay follows the former CN Rail Line north to the Hamlet of Kinmount, then 32 km
on to the Village of Haliburton. The trail passes through urban areas, farmland, natural
settings and borders Sturgeon Lake, Cameron Lake, the Burnt River and the Somerville
Tract County Forest. Historical sites include train stations in Fenelon Falls and
Kinmount.
Victoria Rail Trail - South Corridor
This 30-km trail originates in the Town of
Lindsay and follows the former CP Rail Line south to Dranoel Station, south of the
Hamlet of Bethany. The trail progresses through farmlands into the natural areas of the
Fleetwood Creek Valley bordered by the ski hills of the Bethany area.
Recommended Access Points
North Corridor
- Lindsay: William Street North between Eglinton Street and Orchard Park Road
- Ken Reid Conservation Area: Kenrei Road
- Fenelon Falls: Garnet Graham Park (Francis St. West)
- Kinmount: Old Railway Station and Austin Saw Mill Waterfront Park
South Corridor
- Lindsay: Logie Street near Scugog River
- Mount Horeb: County Road 31 just east of the Pigeon River
- Bethany: Corner of Hwy. 7 and County Rd. 38
Permitted Uses
The Victoria Rail Trail is open year-round to the public for recreational uses including
walking, hiking, cycling, bird watching, horseback riding, dog sledding, snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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