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Hikingdom is a Canadian company dedicated to one-day hiking tours in Ontario, departing from Toronto.  We provide transportation and guided tours for small groups, as well as private trips to provincial and national parks. Our mission is to make the wonderful natural beauties in Ontario accessible to people in the city, while promoting and developing the love for nature and outdoor activities through tourism.

 Our passion for the outdoors, experience as hikers and in-depth knowledge of the areas to visit in different seasons is reflected in the quality of our services. We have a wide range of tours featuring some of the most beautiful parks, woods, rivers waterfalls, lakes and trails Southern Ontario has to offer. We provide our services in English, Spanish and German.

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A guided small group hiking holiday is ideal for travellers who prefer the camaraderie of like-minded, active individuals, and appreciate the local knowledge imparted by expert guides. Your hiking guide is with you from the time your tour commences until it concludes. On a guided hiking tour you’ll share memories and laughs with travellers from around the world who also appreciate the benefits of exploring Canada by foot.

On all of our group hiking tours, we’ve done our best to lighten your load as much as possible. On some tours, this means hiking with just a day pack and returning to a comfortable hotel at night, or having luggage and group gear transferred to the next campsite. On others, it means carrying a full backpack for a portion of the trip, or for the full duration of the hike, but with food drops and/or extra porterage to reduce pack weight.

During camping-based hikes, our experienced guides seemingly perform magic by preparing incredible camp meals each day. Camping-based tours are generally partially-supported, requiring some group participation such as setting up and taking down camp. When accommodated – whether at a charming country inn, guesthouse, atmospheric hotel, B&B, or remote mountain hut – you will enjoy a friendly, local atmosphere that compliments your Canadian wilderness experience.

Depending on your chosen destination and style of hiking tour, the maximum group size ranges from just 6 to 12 participants, meaning you can always enjoy the peaceful surroundings of nature and an intimate wilderness experience.

Our guided hiking holidays are a great way to hike Canada's more remote trails and discover untrodden treasures in the safety and comfort of a small group and with an expert local leader.

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We are Canadian, our team is highly-experienced, and our understanding of the land means carefully-crafted hiking adventures that offer the active traveller a unique and truly authentic experience. Great Canadian Trails believes that the best way to experience a place is with a small group of like-minded individuals which allows for in-depth exploration and means a small environmental footprint. Travellers join our groups from all over the world. The common thread is a sense of adventure and a love for active, outdoor travel. Our exceptional local guides do not simply coordinate your activities; they will be with you every step of the way. Certified in wilderness first aid and committed to Leave No Trace principles, your holiday will be enriched by their leadership, intimate local knowledge, and passion for the region in which you are visiting. On multi-day hikes, we have taken measures to reduce individual pack weight with arrangements such as food drops and extra support. Our excellent safety record, outstanding service, and commitment to responsible and sustainable travel practices guarantee you unsurpassed value for money.

The natural environments that you'll travel through are fragile and the cultures and traditions precious. It is our responsibility as visitors to minimise the impact of our presence, protect what is precious and where we can leave a positive impact.

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Discovery & Cruising

These are our least demanding trips. These journeys of discovery and cruises involve little or no extended activity and are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health. The itinerary may take place in remote areas (with basic facilities) and may involve long travel days on various types of transport. Sightseeing may be conducted on foot and all participants should be capable of carrying their own luggage from vehicle to hotel rooms. These adventures rarely involve camping.

Adventure Touring

These adventure tours may visit remote areas where facilities are often basic. Some of these trips involve camping or basic lodging. These adventure tours will sometimes involve long journeys and rough roads. Sightseeing and optional day walks are often included and these days may involve up to 5 hours of physical activity.

These trips involve trekking or walking, cycling, or paddling for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace and should never be misinterpreted to mean they are easy trips. Hikes are mainly on well-defined trails with undulating terrain and cycling is on mostly flat surfaces.

These trips involve a combination of what is described in our Introductory and Moderate levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity with some moderate components. Hiking trips typically require carrying a daypack only, but could involve carrying a pack of up to 20 pounds (9kg), depending on personal gear.

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, or paddling for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. Many moderately graded hiking trips involve the carrying of a daypack only, though some may involve carrying a backpack of up to 30 pounds (14kg), depending on personal gear. Hikers should be prepared for plenty of roots, rocks, significant elevation gain, wilderness camping, and potential variable weather conditions. Cyclists should be prepared for undulating terrain and some steep hills.

Moderate to Challenging

These trips involve a combination of what is described in our Moderate and Challenging levels. The emphasis is on moderate activity with some challenging components. Hikers should be prepared for very rugged off-trail hiking, significant elevation gain, wilderness camping, and to carry a pack weighing up 45 pounds (20kg), depending on personal gear.

Challenging

These adventures involve trekking, cycling or paddling in remote areas in variable weather conditions for up to 8 to 10 hours a day (possibly more subject to weather conditions and altitude). Hikers should be prepared for very rugged off-trail hiking, significant elevation gain, wilderness camping, and to carry a pack weighing up to 45 pounds (20kg), depending on personal gear.

These journeys of discovery and cruises are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health.

Suggested preparation: Once or twice a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour, for at least 2-3 months prior to departure.

To enjoy these adventures, we suggest you are reasonably fit, healthy, have a moderately active lifestyle and have a positive attitude.

Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure.

Our introductory trips are not ‘easy’ trips and you will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health.

Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (either cycling or jogging) three times a week for 3 months leading up to your trip.

On these adventures you will need a good level of fitness and be in good health.

Suggested preparation: We recommend 45 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week from a minimum of 3 months leading up to your trip. This can include swimming, jogging, hard walking or cycling. For hiking trips, hill or stair walking with a 15lb daypack is highly recommended at least once per week.

These adventures require a good level of fitness and be in good health.

Suggested preparation: 1 hour of aerobic exercise, three to four times a week and extended periods of exercise during the weekend. This can include swimming, jogging, hard walking or cycling. For hiking trips, hill or stair walking with a full day pack is strongly recommended at least once per week (or a 30lb pack for backpacking trips).

These trips require an excellent level of fitness and be in good health.

Suggested preparation: 1 hour of aerobic exercise, four to five times per week for three to six months leading up to departure. Hill walking with a full pack in variable weather conditions or on/off road cycling is essential.

On these adventures, you will need to be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions, have an excellent level of fitness and be in good health.

The exact inclusions and equipment for each of our adventures is listed once you've found the trip you want. Our trips are generally more inclusive than others in the market place in line with our philosophy of minimising 'extra payments' displayed outside of the main trip price as well as out of pocket expenses once you reach your destination.

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Explore Ontario’s top hiking trails. From Thunder Bay to the Greater Toronto Area, you’ll find peaceful, meandering paths for family adventures and epic, heart-pumping climbs to bare-rock lookouts.

With amazing views of inland seas, cascading waterfalls and pristine forests, there’s something for everyone in this list of the best hiking trails in Ontario.

Climb the Sleeping Giant

When it comes to the best hikes in Thunder Bay, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park wins hands down.

The park has over 100 kilometres of trails, including the 22-kilometre trek to the top of the Giant. This challenging, full-day hike comes with an incredible reward: scenic views of Lake Superior from the top of Ontario’s tallest cliffs.

The park is located about an hour’s drive east of Thunder Bay. Pick up a day use permit at the Marie Louise Lake campground and continue down Highway 587 to the South Kabeyun trailhead, at the small community of Silver Islet. The trail starts easy along Lake Superior, with points of interest like the Sea Lion rock arch and the sheltered waters of Tee Harbour and Lehtinen’s Bay. It’s all uphill from here, eventually arriving at a huge balcony of flat rock, the chest of the Sleeping Giant and one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks.

More Sleeping Giant adventures:

• Sleeping Giant Provincial Park features a drive-in campground and backcountry camping. You can also book a lakeside cabin at the nearby Beyond the Giant Nature Retreat
• The Silver Islet General Store is a must-stop in a quaint community that was once the site of the world’s most lucrative silver mine
• Thunder Bay-based Sail Superior offers half- and full-day sailboat and Zodiac powerboat trips for a unique perspective of the Sleeping Giant

Hike the inland sea in Nipigon

The Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area is the largest expanse of protected freshwater in the world, and landlubbers can get a sense of its immensity on the Nipigon River Recreational Trail . This one-way, 10-kilometre-long trail connects the communities of Nipigon and Red Rock, less than a 90-minute drive on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Thunder Bay.

Starting from Red Rock, the trail ascends through lush, mossy boreal forest where you can spot northern birds like Canada jays and spruce grouse. Ridgetop lookouts provide panoramic views of the islands and open waters of Nipigon Bay. Finally, the trail descends to the mouth of the Nipigon River, where back bays host handsome wood ducks, chattering kingfishers, busybody sandpipers and playful otters.

Check out these local attractions:

• Ducky’s Diner in Nipigon offers hearty, home-cooked meals and friendly vibes
• Red Rock’s Quebec Lodge is your chance to stay in a historic log cabin on Lake Superior
• Red Rock comes alive each August for the Live From the Rock Folk Festival , featuring favourite Canadian artists

A Coastal trek to the White River Suspension Bridge

Pukaskwa National Park is known for its hard-core, 60-kilometre-long coastal backpacking trail.

But it’s also home to some of Ontario’s best hikes that are less challenging. Easy, family-friendly trails ascend headlands and visit pristine beaches near the park campground at Hattie Cove, about 15 minutes off the Trans-Canada Highway near Marathon.

Those looking for a full-day adventure can make an 18-kilometre out-and-back to the White River, along the Coastal Trail. This well-marked hike includes a boardwalk along the wetlands of Hattie Cove and a perfect lunch spot at the sheltered, turquoise waters of Playter Harbour. The trail’s main attraction will make your knees quake: a swaying suspension bridge, soaring over 20 metres above a rushing cascade on the White River.

Check out these other Pukaskwa points of interest:

• Pukaskwa’s Hattie Cove campground is noted for its spacious and private sites for tents and trailers alike. Up the luxury by booking one of the park’s unique oTentik cabin tents
• Looking for a backcountry challenge? The White River Suspension Bridge is a short jaunt from Pukaskwa’s Mdaabi Miikna (“to the shore”) trail, a 24-kilometre loop with scenic Lake Superior campsites that’s perfect for an overnight or long-weekend backpacking trip   

Woods, waterfalls and beaches on the Orphan Lake Trail

With a dozen trails to choose from, it’s hard to identify the best hike in Lake Superior Provincial Park . However, the eight-kilometre-long Orphan Lake trail checks many boxes: starting from the trailhead on Highway 17, about two hours north of Sault Ste. Marie, you’ll encounter lush hardwood forests of maple and yellow birch, a peaceful inland lake, tumbling waterfalls on the Baldhead River and surf-washed Lake Superior beaches. Set aside a half-day to complete this moderately difficult trail. 

Also in Lake Superior Provincial Park:

• Pick up your day use permit at the Lake Superior Provincial Park visitor centre at Agawa Bay. The facility has impressive interpretive displays to learn more about the area and is located adjacent to one of the most scenic Ontario Parks campgrounds
• The Orphan Lake trail is a great place to stop and stretch your legs and get a closer look at the spectacular scenery on the drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa. In Wawa be sure to check out Rock Island Lodge for waterfront accommodations, including lodge, glamping and camping options, on Lake Superior. Young’s General Store is another can’t miss attraction in Wawa

Hike a forest of colour at Robertson Cliffs

Located barely 30 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie , the Robertson Cliffs Trail easily ranks amongst the best fall hikes in Ontario for its lofty views and hardwood forests.

But you don’t have to wait until the maples and oaks flame red and orange to tackle this five-kilometre trail, the Algoma Highlands are stunning throughout the year. A strenuous ascent makes it a great fitness test, though Robertson Cliffs is within the grasp of adventurous families, too.

The trailhead is located off of Highway 17. Turn right on Old Highway 17 Road, then take the first right on Robertson Lake Road and continue for about five minutes to two parking areas. The well-marked trail switchbacks uphill to vistas overlooking the Goulais River valley and Lake Superior, before looping back to the trailhead. The trail is maintained by volunteers from the Algoma Highlands Conservancy and links to the Voyageur Trail , for the option of extending your hike. 

Sault Ste. Marie is a trail town:

• Check out other great hiking trails in Sault Ste. Marie including the Hiawatha Highlands , Gros Cap and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site . Take a guided interpretive tour with Forest the Canoe or Indigenous-owned Thrive Tours or Walk Among the Trees
• Nearby accommodations include the Water Tower Inn , Bellevue Valley Lodge and Norm’s Cabin
• “The Soo” is famous for Italian cuisine: fuel your hike at Giovanni’s , Aurora’s or Gino’s Fired Up Kitchen

Hike “The Crack” at Killarney

With a rugged quartzite landscape immortalized by the Group of Seven painters, hiking Northeastern Ontario’s Killarney Provincial Park can feel like you’re stepping into a classic piece of Canadian landscape art. The six-kilometre trail to the Crack, a monolithic hilltop and a seriously tough climb with views of gem-like lakes far below, easily ranks amongst the best hiking in Ontario.

Pick up a day use permit from the George Lake Campground, about a 90-minute drive from Sudbury, and backtrack on Highway 637 about seven kilometres to a marked parking lot. The one-way route to the Crack follows red trail markers, and includes several steep pitches on loose rock that will challenge the most sure-footed mountain goats.

Things to do in the area:

• Besides the amazing campground at George Lake , Killarney accommodations also include the upscale Killarney Mountain Lodge and off-grid Avalon Eco Resort
• The Crack is a great side trip for Killarney paddlers. Canoeists can access the trail to the lookout from the portage between Killarney and Kakakise lakes
• No trip to Killarney is complete without a meal of local fish and chips at Herbert Fisheries , on the Georgian Bay waterfront

Chasing waterfalls in North Bay

At North Bay’s Duchesnay Falls you can earn bragging rights by blending a great hike into your road trip. The trailhead for this easy Ontario waterfall hike is on the Trans-Canada Highway, just west of downtown. The sounds of rushing water wipeout highway noise right off the bat, as the trails climb alongside the east and west sides of a long series of cascades.

You could easily spend a half-day exploring nearly 12 kilometres of trails across the entire conservation area between the campuses of North Bay’s Nipissing University and Canadore College.

Also in North Bay:

• Twiggs Coffee Roasters is a North Bay favourite, with a cafe located on Cartier Street near the Duchesnay Falls trail.
• North Bay embraces its Lake Nipissing waterfront, and you’ll find great swimming at Shabogesic Beach adjacent to downtown
• North Bay is also a hub for cycling, with fantastic urban riding on Kate Pace Way , countless road rides on the Voyageur Cycling Route , and great mountain biking at the Three Towers trail network

The Cup and Saucer Trail, Manitoulin Island

Manitoulin Island is the largest island on the Great Lakes, with a mix of limestone geology and rolling pastoral hills that are reminiscent of the Bruce Peninsula — without the crowds.

The Cup and Saucer Trail showcases Manitoulin’s geological kinship to the Niagara Escarpment and is easily one of Ontario’s best hikes for its diversity of terrain.

Access for this eight-kilometre trail is located on Highway 540, near the community of M'Chigeeng. Two 440-million-year-old landforms — resembling a stacked cup and saucer — give this trail its name. You’ll ascend both to reach a penthouse view over the surrounding oak forests at the escarpment’s edge.

Travellers’ tips for Manitoulin:

• Take the half-day MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory to South Baymouth during the spring summer and fall. You can also drive to Manitoulin via the Trans-Canada Highway, through the town of Espanola on Highway 6 and crossing the swing bridge at the town of Little Current
• Manitoulin Eco Park offers campsites, cabins and tipi rentals. This Dark Sky Preserve and offer some of the finest starwatching in Ontario.
• Visit Wikwemikong First Nation for an authentic Indigenous experience, including guided cultural tours and accommodations 
• Manitoulin Brewing Company has a patio and food truck on the water in Little Current

Hikes in Sudbury, the “City of Lakes”

For a community with the moniker “City of Lakes”, it makes sense that the best Sudbury hiking trails provide plenty of exposure to freshwater.

Minutes from downtown, the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area protects a large area of boreal forest, rock outcroppings, lakes and wetlands, and is laced with over 35 kilometres of hiking and mountain biking trails. The 10-kilometre-long Lake Laurentian loop gives the best perspective on the area for those with the time and fitness level to tackle this challenging, half-day hike. There’s free parking at the P1 Access Point, just past Laurentian University on South Bay Road. 

More Sudbury adventures:

• Science North is a can’t-miss Sudbury attraction located on Ramsey Lake, in close proximity to the Lake Laurentian trails
• Other destinations for Sudbury hikes include Kivi Park (which offers rentals for canoeing and standup paddleboarding, too) and the easy one-kilometre trek to spectacular waterfalls in the outlying community of Onaping Falls, said to inspire Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson
• Favourite Sudbury restaurants capture a variety of flavours, including the M.I.C (Made in Canada) Eatery for Canadian staples, the Apollo Restaurant , Sudbury’s original Greek restaurant and La Fromagerie for exceptionally cheesy lunches

Hike to Recollet Falls in French River

The French River is part of an ancient navigational corridor between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River.

An easy three-kilometre out-and-back trail starting from the French River Visitor Centre on Highway 69 is a great way to stretch your legs amidst the classic pines and polished granite landscape of Georgian Bay, while you trace this historic waterway. 

More to do on the French River:

• The Lodge at Pine Cove offers luxe accommodations on the waterfront of this history river
• Paddle into the past on a guided French River canoe trip with Black Feather Wilderness Adventures

Nassagaweya Canyon Trail near Toronto

This eight-kilometre out-and-back trail near Milton is one of the best hikes near Toronto.

Lush, shady woods give way to lofty views from the crest of the Niagara Escarpment at Rattlesnake Point. Plan on at least a half-day to take it all in. Reservations are recommended.

More Greater Toronto Area trails:

• Rouge National Urban Park in Scarborough offers 15 hiking trails to allow you to experience a range of natural habitats, including rare Carolinian forests, wetlands, grasslands and more. Free guided walks are available
• The Don River is one of Toronto’s great urban waterways, linking the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario. There are nine options available in the Walk the Don series of self-guided interpretive hikes
• On a clear day you can see the CN Tower from the Brock Harris Lookout in Mount Nemo Conservation Area, near Burlington

Lion’s Head Lookout in Bruce Peninsula

The Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park is a magnificent — and extremely popular — hiking destination.

Check out the Bruce Trail near Lion’s Head for similar Georgian Bay views and rugged limestone cliffs, with a fraction of the crowds. The challenging 18-kilometre Lion’s Head section offers some of the most spectacular scenery on the entire Bruce Trail.

More Bruce Peninsula activities:

• Be sure to make a reservation well in advance to score a campsite at Bruce Peninsula National Park
• Fathom Five National Marine Park offers unique experiences that celebrate Georgian Bay, including island campsites, coastal hiking, boat tours and some of Canada’s finest scuba diving
• Located on the tip of the Bruce, Tobermory is the gateway to Manitoulin Island via the MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry

Mer Bleue Boardwalk Trail in Ottawa

Get a glimpse of Canada’s north in the nation’s capital at Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog. Located barely 20 minutes from downtown, this easy, kilometre-long boardwalk trail provides you with a close up view of sphagnum moss, Labrador tea and stunted spruce forest of one of Ontario’s southernmost peat bogs.

More about Ottawa:

• Weekend Bikedays give cyclists exclusive use of Ottawa parkways on weekends and holidays, May through early October
• The urban park at Kiweki Point on the Ottawa River is set to reopen in 2024, offering interpretive panels and incredible views of Parliament Hill
• Become immersed in Canada’s Indigenous heritage at Summer Solstice , Tagawagi (autumn) and Pibon (winter) festivals in Ottawa

Barron Canyon Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park

There are plenty of great day hikes in Algonquin Provincial Park — yet still it’s hard to believe the 1.5-kilometre Barron Canyon trail is often overlooked.

This easy hike, complete with a jaw-dropping 100-metre-high overlook, is located in the eastern corner of the park, west Highway 17 and Pembroke.

More to do in Algonquin Park:

• The nearest place to camp in Algonquin is the peaceful Achray Campground , located about five kilometres from the Barron Canyon trailhead
• The Barron River also makes a great canoe trip, with full-day and two- to three-day routes available. Algonquin Portage offers canoe rentals in Pembroke
• There are 15 Algonquin day hikes available along the park’s central Highway 60 corridor

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Day Tour to Killarney Park

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of nature? Join us on a day tour to Killarney Provincial Park, where we will embark on one of the most beautiful hiking trails, known as The Crack. This challenging hike promises to reward you with a breathtaking view of the majestic La Cloche Mountains.

The Crack: A Challenging Hike with a Rewarding View

The Crack is a trail that is perfect for intermediate to advanced hikers. As the name suggests, it offers a thrilling and challenging experience. Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready to conquer this trail, as it will take us approximately 5 hours to complete.

Once we reach the summit, we will be greeted with a panoramic view of the stunning La Cloche Mountains. These mountains have a rich geological history, dating back approximately 1.88 billion years. Comprised mostly of white quartzite, which was originally pure quartz sandstone, these mountains are a sight to behold.

La Cloche Mountains: A Geological Wonder of Killarney Park

The La Cloche Mountains may not be as tall as the Rocky Mountains today, with the highest peak standing at 539 meters. However, they were once higher than their famous counterparts. These ancient hills are among the highest altitudes in Ontario and hold a captivating story within their rocky terrain.

As you hike through the rugged landscape, take a moment to appreciate the sheer beauty and history that surrounds you. The stunning vistas and unique rock formations will leave you in awe of the natural wonders that have shaped this region over millions of years.

French River: Capture Memories on the Suspension Bridge

Our tour doesn’t end with the hike. Our last stop will be at the scenic French River, where you can capture memories on the suspension bridge. This iconic bridge offers a picturesque backdrop for your photographs, allowing you to take home a piece of the beauty you experienced during our journey.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an avid hiker, or simply someone looking for a memorable adventure, our day tour to Killarney Provincial Park is the perfect choice. Join us as we explore the enchanting trails, conquer The Crack, and immerse ourselves in the stunning beauty of the La Cloche Mountains.

Don’t forget to come prepared with your hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you!

If you are looking for less challenging hike with nice lookout views, you can join our Algonquin Park or Bruce Peninsula tour .

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Killarney Provincial Park is a provincial park in central Ontario, Canada. The park contains just one campground at the George Lake entrance as it is primarily a wilderness park. There are few facilities to allow visitors a chance to experience the solitude and beauty of its undisturbed natural setting. It has a number of hiking trails and canoe-in back-country camping.

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The 37 Best Hikes in Ontario

What constitutes being the best hikes in Ontario? Well, my rule in order to be considered for this list, is that the hike has to have a lookout or natural feature (like a waterfall or geological feature) that makes hiking worthwhile.

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Log your hikes, the grotto (georgian bay marr lake trail), stubbs falls trail, flowerpot island loop trail, barron canyon trail, niagara glen trail, agawa pictographs trail, cranberry bog trail, devil’s rock trail, old baldy lookout trail, cliff top trail, egg rock/ whispering pines trail, hell’s gate trail, lookout point trail, ouimet canyon, high falls trail, potholes trail, rainbow falls trail, ragged falls trail, crystal falls trail, lookout trail, hardy lake loop trail, nokomis trail, the crack (part of la cloche silhouette trail), southern headland trail, manito miikana and beach trail loop, cup and saucer trail, twin bridges trail, multiple trails at mono cliffs, pic island overlook, beaver valley loop, bruce trail, grand valley trail, top of the giant trail, white river suspension bridge, coastal hiking trail (pukaskwa), coastal hiking trail (lake superior), la cloche silhouette trail, casque-isles trail.

NOTE: Travel is not recommended at this time. These posts are here to serve as inspiration when we can explore again. Hey there – this post likely contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them. This helps me earn a few dollars to run this website.

I’ve done plenty of hiking in Ontario where I’ve been unimpressed with the long stretches of boring trail. I mean, can we all agree that trees all look the same after a while?

The best example of this is hiking the Top of the Giant Trail in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. There is 7km of boring, relatively flat trail that seriously messes with your mind because there is seriously NOTHING to look at. But once you jump onto the exciting part of the trail, it makes it all worthwhile.

The exception to my rule is thru-hiking. For example, the Bruce Trail has numerous boring portions of the trail, but being able to thru-hike it and say that you’ve hiked the Bruce Trail end-to-end is pretty darn cool. There are other hikes in Ontario that are considered thru-hikes or multi-day hikes. I’ve included some of them at the bottom of this list.

Ontario has a diverse landscape, from flat wetlands, to the Niagara Escarpment, to the rugged Canadian Shield. This makes these hikes in Ontario fun and exciting no matter where you decide to go. It also means that no matter where you live, there are plenty of awesome hikes within an hour’s drive.

When hiking, don’t forget to take the hiking essentials so that you are safe and prepared for any length of hike. Remember to bring snacks, water and protection against the elements!

A physical hiking logbook is a perfect companion for this list of hikes in Ontario. After a couple of years of fine-tuning, I turned my hiking log page into a physical book that you can get on Amazon!

This pocket journal helps you document your hikes and keeps track of your outdoor adventures! The Hiking Log is a perfect gift for hikers, campers and nature lovers.

You can track:

• Trail location
• Trail start and end points
• Total distance and duration
• Weather conditions
• Trail type and difficulty
• Personal trail rating
• Hiking buddies
• Trail conditions
• Observances
• Plus, plenty of space to document your hike.

The Hiking Logbook features a convenient 5″x8″ size, ideal for your hiking bag; 104 pages with 52 hiking logs, one for every week of the year; thick interior pages; durable cover and the perfect binding for durability.

Best short hikes in Ontario

These hikes are all under 5km and are great for hiking beginners. All of them lead to epic views or an amazing natural feature. If you’re new to hiking these short hikes in Ontario are a great way to stretch your legs and get a feel for this adventure!

Just because these hikes are shorter doesn’t mean they’re not difficult! In fact, some of these trails are very rocky or have large elevation gains. Make sure to bring proper footwear on the trails and don’t compromise safety, just because it’s a shorter trail!

Location: Bruce Peninsula National Park, Bruce County

Length: 4km (with option to extend)

Difficulty: Moderate

This 4km trail takes you to one of the most famous sites in Ontario – The Grotto – at Bruce Peninsula National Park. You can’t beat the amazing views of turquoise waters from the rugged cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment.

The trail starts off really easy with slight inclines. You get to walk over a bridge with the tiniest of waterfalls coming from Cyprus Lake. As soon as you pass the two outhouses, the trail starts to get more rugged. As you follow the escarpment, you’ll get views of the cove, the famous Grotto and boulder beach. If you extend the hike to Overhang Point (which I totally suggest you do), make sure to turn around because the Bruce Trail continues all the way to Tobermory.

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Location: Arrowhead Provincial Park, The District Municipality of Muskoka

Length: 2km

Difficulty: easy

I’m a big fan of this easy trail in Arrowhead Provincial Park. Stubb’s Falls Trail is a short loop trail that takes you through a beautiful forest beside the campground in the park down into a little valley where you cross over Stubb’s Falls. You can even explore this waterfall up close! The bridge over the water makes for a great photo spot!

Once you cross the bridge, you’ll follow the trail, which is a little more hilly and narrow on the north side of the river back to the main park road. You can park at the parking lot on the other side of this road. Don’t forget to check out the other famous pedestrian bridge in Arrowhead Provincial Park that crosses the Little East River.

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Location: Fathom Five National Marine Park, Bruce County 

Length: 2.5km

Difficulty: easy-difficult

Visiting Flowerpot Island is a bucket list item for many Ontarians, and it’s so easy to see why. The small island, located off the coast from Tobermory, boasts some of the only remaining flowerpot geological formations in the province. These sea stacks are what draw people to the island, but there is so much more to see.

This 2.5km loop trail starts out really flat, with one set of stairs to get to the flowerpots. Then the trail gets a bit more adventurous. You can pop into a cave and follow the trail to the lighthouse on the other side of the island. Most people return the same way, but continuing on the loop trail is well worth it! You get to see some of the rugged beauty at the centre of the island.

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Location: Algonquin Provincial Park, Nipissing District

Length: 1.5km

Difficulty: moderate

There’s so much more to Algonquin than just the Hwy 60 corridor! Seriously, look at a map and you’ll see how much park exists north of this small stretch of highway. One location that is a must-see in Algonquin, not on the corridor is Barron Canyon Trail.

This trail is just a short 1.5km moderate loop trail that takes you to a spectacular view over Barron Canyon, a 100m deep gorge that cuts through the landscape. Be warned, there is no fence at the lookout of this trail and it’s a steep drop, so don’t get close to the edge!

Getting here is an adventure too. It’s a 30km drive on a dirt road, through wilderness that you probably won’t have a cell signal in. But it’s so cool and a must-see!

Location: Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara

Length: 4km

Difficulty: moderate to difficult

This trail has been on my bucket list for quite some time! Within Niagara Glen, there are several paths you can take, but the best one, I’ve heard, is the River Trail. The trail takes you along the swirling turquoise waters of Niagara River through 400 million years of natural history. You won’t want to miss the gorgeous scenery during the fall, but make sure to stay back from the water, as it’s super dangerous.

Location: Lake Superior Provincial Park, Algoma County

Length: 800m

Difficulty: moderate-difficult

For a short trail, this one packs a punch. The trail descends along a rugged trail into the forest to the shore of Lake Superior. It’s not an easy trail, but it’s short, and the views you see at the end of this in-and-out trail are worth it. The trail takes you along a volcano fissure, and to Agawa Rock, a stone canvas of Indigenous pictographs dating back 400 years.

This area is important to the Ojibwe people for millennia, and these pictographs tell stories of important events. The most prominent of the paintings is Misshepezhieu, the spirit of Lake Superior. It could calm the waters or bring wind and storms.

Getting out to the rocks to view the pictographs, requires a calm day as the waves easily splash up and can sweep you out to much deeper water. Remember, do not touch the pictographs as they are sacred to Indigenous people.

Along the way back, you’ll be scrambling along boulders back to the parking lot.

Location: Killarney Provincial Park, Sudbury District

When you think of Killarney Provincial Park, the first trail that comes to mind is The Crack. But the other trails in the park are worth the hike too! This trail will give you a taste of the La Cloche Trail, hiking around bogs, marshes, rocks and forests. Keep an eye out for beaver dams and surrounding wildlife.

I loved the first viewpoint of the bog with the gorgeous granite in the background and this awesome bridge that goes around a natural dam between two lakes.

Location: Near Haileybury, Temiskaming District

Length: 2.4 km

Difficulty: easy-moderate

This in-and-out trail near Haileybury is one of the coolest hikes I’ve done. It’s so short, so the views are so worth the minimal effort. First, you’ll want to park at the small parking lot along Hwy 657. This is the trailhead for the shorter loop. If you go to Bucke Park Campground trailhead, then you’ll be in for a much longer, more strenuous hike. The trail itself isn’t super interesting, but the view from the end of the trail is fabulous!

I loved sitting, watching the sailboats whip around Lake Temiskaming and the views over the border into Quebec.

Location: Grey Highlands, Grey County

This trail is one that I return to every season. I love the view from the top of Old Baldy, which is a very steep part of the Niagara Escarpment. You can park (paid) at the parking lot of the Old Baldy Conservation Area. From there the trail goes into the forest to the lookout point at the top of the cliff. There is no fence, so don’t go too close to the edge.

Keep your eye out for the numerous turkey vultures who call these cliffs home. And see if you can find the ski hills at Talisman and Beaver Valley ski clubs.

From the lookout, you can backtrack to loop back to the parking lot. If you continue on the trail, you will eventually come to the main Bruce Trail. Unless you want to walk down the cliff then back up to your car, do not continue on this trail, instead, turn back and head back to the parking lot.

Location: Bon Echo Provincial Park, Frontenac County

If you love heights, gorgeous views and a short trail, the Cliff Top Trail is for you. You can only access the trailhead by boat since it’s on the other side of Mazinaw Lake from the Bon Echo campground. There is a ferry service that runs during the summer for a fee. The ferry takes you to the Indigenous pictographs on the cliff face as well. You can also rent a canoe or kayak to get to the dock.

This trail is pretty short, but there are a bunch of stairs, so the trail is rated moderate. The trail leads you to three observation platforms.

Location: Bonnechere Provincial Park, Renfrew County

Length: 0.5km

This trail was the most rewarding trail I’ve ever been on, mostly because it’s so freaking short and the view from the top was amazing! This trail, which is located between Algonquin Provincial Park and Bonnechere Provincial Park, is maintained by the Friends of Bonnechere Parks. You can grab a trail book at the Bonnechere Parks Store.

You start your hike ascending from the valley floor to the top of Egg Rock, which gives you a fantastic view of the valley and lakes. You’re right on the border of Algonquin Provincial Park, so it really feels secluded from up above. Keep an eye out for turkey vultures!

Location: Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park, Timiskaming District

Length: 3.5km

Follow the Englehart River and see how it has carved out a path through the rock. Spot the multiple waterfalls and rapid along this trek and finally see Hell’s Gate, an epic waterfall at the very end of the trail.

This spot is actually really cool because it’s surrounded by a pretty flat area of the province, which is surprising since it’s so far north. You’ll drive along the flat fields surrounding New Liskeard, then when you come to Kap-Kig-Iwan, it’s a huge ravine. Rocks are neat!

Kap-Kig-Iwan also boasts about the fact they have no black flies due to their elevation, so that’s always a plus when hiking in the summer in Northern Ontario!

Location: Killbear Provincial Park, District of Parry Sound

This trail starts out with a nice boardwalk and it then turns into a muddy and rocky trail that leads you to a nice lookout over Georgian Bay. Killbear is such a beautiful park and I also recommend visiting the Twin Point Trail (1.6km) and Lighthouse Trail (800m) while in the area.

Location: Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park, Thunder Bay District

Length: 1.8km

Difficulty: Easy

If you want to see one of the most spectacular views in Ontario, then you’ll want to hike this trail. The Ouimet Canyon Trail leads you to viewing platforms of Ouimet Canyon, a 100-metre deep, 150-metre wide naturally forming scar on the earth made by glaciers and erosion. ⁠Looking down into the floor of the canyon is a mind trip. It’s so hard even to comprehend how deep it is, and yet, on the floor, you’ll find arctic plants surviving in the mini-ecosystem.

The trail is short, just over a kilometre, which takes you to two incredible viewpoints over the canyon and across a beautiful little bridge.

Location: Pigeon River Provincial Park, Thunder Bay District

Pigeon River has got to be the weirdest provincial park I’ve been to. It sits right on the border between the United States and Canada, and both countries have a park dedicated to it. On the Canadian side, you park at the Ontario Information building, located less than 300 metres from the border and walk along the trails into the park. There are several trails here, but I suggest hopping on the High Falls trail. This 2km trail takes you under the highway and along an old logging road to a picturesque viewpoint over High Falls.

You’ll learn about the logging history of the area as well as the history of the resorts that used to call this place home. There’s even a fireplace and chimney still standing from one of the old buildings.

Location: Potholes Provincial Park, Sudbury District

This in-ann-out trail takes you along glacial potholes formed thousands of years ago. This park is a little tricky to find (don’t trust Google Maps!), but it’s about halfway between Wawa and Chapleau. It’s just off the main highway and offers a great place for a picnic. The trail includes some boardwalks and bridges and includes some interesting information signs to read along the way. This place is a hidden gem, that’s worth stopping for!

Location: Rainbow Falls Provincial Park, Thunder Bay District

Length: 2.2km

From the trailhead, you’ll follow a boardwalk and stairs that lead you along the Hewitson River as it cascades down. From the bridge, you’ll see how the colours of the rocks change as you descend, which is probably what gave this place its name. Rainbow Falls isn’t a particularly large waterfall. But it’s an easy hike in a cool area, so who can complain?

Be careful to turn around at the bridge or you’ll end up hiking the much longer Casque-Isles Trail.

Location: Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Trail, Muskoka Region

Length: 1km

This is a pretty simple in-and-out trail that leads to Ragged Falls on Oxtongue River. You’ll be able to hear the roar of the waterfall from the parking lot. Once you follow the trail in, follow the river upwards to the top of the falls. Depending on the time of year, you can climb on the rocks to the bottom of the falls (just please be careful!)

Note: if you decide to visit during winter, you’ll have to park at the gate and walk the 500 metres before hopping onto the trail.

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Location: Kinmen Park, Sudbury District

Follow this easy boardwalk trail to the first viewing platform of Crystal Falls, a 15m cascade waterfall. You can choose to follow the trail to the other viewing platforms and eventually to the top of the waterfall. There are other, longer trails in the area too.

Location : Algonquin Provincial Park, Renfrew County

Length : 1.9km

Difficulty : moderate

Lookout Trail is one of the more popular hikes in Ontario, that’s because the view at the end of this trail is spectacular! This short trail starts off with a climb. Seriously, you just keep going up and up until you hit the lookout. Make sure to grab lots of photos and don’t stand too close to the edge.

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Best day hikes in Ontario

Looking for a little bit more of a challenge? These best day hikes in Ontario, which are all over 5kms are considered moderate to difficult, due to length and trail ruggedness. But all of these places are spectacular, and for a prepared hiker, it will be an awesome afternoon of hiking.

Location : Hardy Lake Provincial Park, District of Muskoka

Length : 8.7km

Hardy Lake loop trail has been on my bucket list for so long! It’s located in the beautiful Muskoka region and boasts pretty views of the gorgeous Canadian shield. The long loop takes you along a forest trail and over two boardwalk bridges to an island. This image famously represents this park and trail, so it’s a must-see!

Location : Lake Superior Provincial Park, Algoma District

Length : 5km

Difficulty : Difficult

Nokomis Trail takes you to one of the best viewpoints in Lake Superior Provincial Park. It’s not an easy hike by any means, since you’re basically walking from road level all the way up this large cliff. But once you get to the top, the view over Old Woman Bay is breathtaking and well worth the effort.

I suggest walking the hike counter-clockwise, where you climb up the backway of the cliff. It’s a bit more gradual and treats you with the view nearer to the end of the trail. If you decide to go clockwise, you’ll be in for a more strenuous climb.

Make sure to start the hike early (or later in the afternoon during the summer months) since the parking lot at Old Woman Bay fills up quickly.

Location : Killbear Provincial Park, Sudbury District

Length : 6km

I have to say, if you do one of these hikes in Ontario, please, let it be this one. Hiking to the Crack in Killarney Provincial Park has got to be one of the best hikes in Ontario. It has a range of geographical features and is really not that long.

I didn’t find it terribly difficult, but I can see how it can be tricky if you don’t have experience or if you’re not properly prepared.

The hike starts off by following an old logging road. Once you leave that the trail takes you through a forested area, over boardwalk, around lakes and such. Then you start the climb on the quartzite La Cloche mountains – yes it’s an actual mountain range in Ontario. The trees thin out here and it’s quite open, so make sure you bring sun protection!

After climbing a couple of ridges, you get to the bottom of the Crack, a split in the rock that takes you up to a beautiful view. This part is the trickiest since you need to navigate over large, sharp boulders in order to make your way up. But once you get to the top, you are treated to the most amazing view over the La Cloche Mountains.

Pro tip: Pack a lunch and enjoy it at the top!

Then make your way back down, carefully over the large boulders and back down to the parking lot.

Location : Pukaskwa National Park, Thunder Bay District

Length : 6.2km

Difficulty : Moderate-difficult

Pukaskwa National Park is a great place for hiking. It’s pretty remote, so if you decide to go, I suggest camping at the park to take advantage of all the awesome trails in the area. The southern Headland Trail combines with the Manito Miikana and Beach Trail, makes for a great loop around the campground area of the park.

The hike takes you from the visitor centre, along the coastline to viewpoints (where you’ll find the famous red chairs) then out to a rocky peninsula. From here you can see the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior. Follow the trail to Horseshoe Bay and hop on the Boardwalk Beach Trail that links up to Manito Miikana. This section of the trail takes you through the forest and over a crevasse to two incredible viewpoints along a rocky peninsula. The views here are 10/10. This loop takes you back to the Beach Trail, which you can take north along the middle beach and back to the north loop campground. Follow the campground until you get back to the visitor centre.

Location : Manitoulin Island

Length : 5 to 10 km

Difficulty : Moderate-Difficult

This trail is another bucket list trail for me, but everything I’ve been near it, it’s been horrible weather! Anyway, remember the Niagara Escarpment? Well, it doesn’t just stop at Tobermory! In fact, it circles around Manitoulin Island, Michigan and Wisconsin. And one of the best hikes in Ontario takes you to the most amazing lookout from the Niagara Escarpment on Manitoulin Island.

From the trailhead, there are three loops to the Cup and Saucer Trail. The main one is about 5km and leads you up to the viewpoints. There is the Adventure Trail, a 500-metre bypass of the main trail. This one is not for the faint of heart as it takes you along some pretty challenging terrain. Lastly, if you want to extend your stay on the Cup and Saucer Trail, you can add on the South Loop, which is an additional 5km.

No matter which section you choose, you won’t miss out on the incredible views from the top.

Location : Chutes Provincial Park, Sudbury and District

The Twin Bridges Trail in Chutes Provincial Park takes you along the Aux Sables River and over two pretty bridges. You’ll be able to see some gorgeous scenery along the way and see a couple of lookouts over the main waterfall.

The massive cascade waterfall is pretty epic and not to be missed! They even have some interpretive signs about the history of the area.

Location : Mono, Dufferin County

Length : Varying

Difficulty : Moderate

If you’re looking for a moderate trail near the city, Mono Cliffs offers just that. There are several trails that weave through this provincial park, but the ones you’re going to want to see are the Spillway Trail and Cliff Top Side Trail, which take you along this incredible boardwalk through a crevice then up to a viewing platform lookout.

However, it does seem like everyone and their mother knows about Mono Cliffs, so my advice is to go when the weather isn’t as nice or on a weekday. You do have to purchase a daily permit pass on the Ontario Parks site, and since it’s popular, I suggest booking at least a week ahead.

Location : Neys Provincial Park, Thunder Bay District

Length : 9km

Pic Island Overlook in Neys Provincial Park is a gorgeous spot to hike to and has been on my bucket list for years. The trail is about 4.5km one way. You can either decide to make it a loop back to the campground or back the way you came. The lookout point is made famous by Group of Seven painter Lawren Harris. The lookout offers some pretty spectacular views that were painted by the artist. The park has set up a picnic shelter at the top as well as a Group Of Seven art easel to tell you more about the view.

Best long hikes in Ontario

Want to fill your boots with an amazing multi-day hike? There are so many amazing multi-day hikes in Ontario. Here are just a few of them:

Location : Beaver Valley, Grey County

Length : 31km

The Beaver Valley Loop of the Bruce Trail offers hikers some pretty spectacular views of the Niagara Escarpment. The hike starts at the Beaver Valley Ski Club parking lot, although you can park at any parking spot along the loop. If you go the loop clockwise, it starts by ascending the Valley Crossover Side Trail then hooks onto the main trail.

From there, you follow the main trail through the Eugenia Falls Conservation Area, then down into Hoggs Falls. The trail leads you to the southernmost point of the Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail before leading you back up the western side of the valley ridge.

On the western side, you’ll pass Stew Hilts Falls and an unnamed cascade waterfall near Grey Road 30.

If you complete this loop trail, even in multiple hikes, you can earn the Falling Water badge from the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club.

Location : From Queenston to Tobermory

Length : 900+km

Difficulty : Difficult-Strenuous

There’s no way I can mention the best hikes in Ontario without mentioning the Bruce Trail. This 900-km long trail starts in Queenston Heights near Niagara Falls and follows the rugged Niagara Escarpment to Tobermory. Millions of people live within a 30-minute drive of the trail, yet once you get out there, it’s like you’ve left civilization behind.

There are nine sections of the trail – Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountain, Beaver Valley, Sydenham and Peninsula. Each offers end-to-end section badges and you can even get a crest once you complete the whole trail. Not many people have completed it, a couple thousand people at most!

Generally, the trail is rated difficult, but there are easier sections of the trail if you want to test the waters.

The first thing you’ll need to hike the Bruce Trail is to purchase a guidebook. This book has updated detailed maps with descriptions on the trail, along with the 400+km side trails.

It can feel a bit daunting to set out on the Bruce, but if you think of it in small sections to complete, it gets easier. I’m almost finished completing my first section – just 20 km to go!!

Location : From Belwood to Port Maitland

Length : 250km+

If you want to take a hike on an underrated, and usually empty trail, in Ontario, then the Grand Valley Trail is one hike in Ontario you’ve got to check out. The Grand Valley Trail runs from Belwood to Port Maitland along the historic Grand River. Similar to the Bruce Trail, there are four sections – Pinnacle (40km), Black Walnut (75.6km), Carolinian Crest (68.9km), and Towpath (65.3km).

The trail takes you through the gorgeous watershed of the Grand River and is generally a moderate trail. There are some more difficult sections, and there are some sections of road walking through towns and cities. But generally, you’re going to be walking along or near the river!

I don’t think I’ve met a lot of people who know about this trail, and any time I’ve been on it, I haven’t run into anyone else! It’s definitely one of the more underrated hikes in Ontario.

Location : Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Thunder Bay District

Length : 22km

What can I say about the Top of the Giant Trail? Well, it was probably one of the most difficult hikes in Ontario I’ve ever done, but not how you might expect.

The trail is actually three trails in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park that leads you to the knees of the Giant, aka the tallest cliffs in Ontario. The great part is that the trails are really well marked, so you know exactly where you’re going and how far you are at all times. From the trailhead, you follow along the Kabeyun Trail, where there are only two places of significance: the Sea Lion rock formation and a sky toilet. The Sea Lion rock formation is only 800m off the main trail and I highly recommend stopping by on your way in and not on your way out. The Sky Toilet is just a toilet in the middle of the forest, which I found hilarious and useful.

Other than that, you are pretty much walking FOREVER. At least it feels that way since the trail itself isn’t all that interesting, it’s wide, relatively flat and boring. I understand why many people elect to bike to the trail intersection, rather than walk.

Once you get to the intersection of Kabeyun Trail and Talus Lake Trail, you’ll see a bike rack. From there you head about a kilometre along a winding hilly trail to the Top of The Giant Trail. You’ll pass a large marshy area that could also be a lake depending on the time of year, then switchback up the back of the Sibley Peninsula. Once you reach the “top” you’ll be treated with a lovely view of T Harbour, but you still have a little while to go, just another couple hundred meters across the top of the giant to the knees, a giant crevice with an INCREDIBLE view. It will all be worth it once you get there.

Make sure to pack a lunch, because you’re going to want to stop and hang out there for a while. Because you’ll hang a long way back down the cliff and along that long, boring trail back to the trailhead.

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Length : 18km

If I could name my favourite hike I’ve ever done, the White River Suspension Bridge hike would make the list. It wasn’t an easy hike, by any means, but it had to have the most diverse range of ecosystems on the trail.

You first walk through an area that is regrowing after a controlled burn. Then along a thin boardwalk through the muddy forest until you reach the marsh of Playter Harbour. You’ll hike over this bog on a thin, wobbly boardwalk, but it was one of my favourite sections of the trail. After that, you’ll be hiking over, around and through rugged rocky sections of the trail before the trail starts to even out. After one last ascent, you’ll come to the prize: White River Suspension Bridge over Chigaamiwinigum Falls.

Pack and lunch and stay a while at the bridge, before turning around and doing it all over again.

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Length : 60km (120km return)

If you’ve ever thought about doing a scenic, multi-day hiking trip, then consider the Coastal Hiking Trail in Pukaskwa National Park. This 60km (120km return if you don’t arrange a water shuttle) hike is one of the best hikes in Ontario for that!

It follows the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior, leaving from the Visitor Centre of Pukaskwa National Park. The trail leads you through an epic bog, over rocky landscapes, over sandy and pebble beaches, across rivers and through gorgeous boreal forests.

You’ll need to be properly prepared to tackle this epic trail, but it’s truly an incredible hike. I’ve only done a short section of it and was so impressed by the feeling I got being so small in this massive extent of wilderness.

Location : Lake Superior Provincial Park, Algoma County

Length : 65km

Pack your bags for this epic 65km (130km return if you don’t arrange a water shuttle) hike along the Lake Superior shoreline of Lake Superior Provincial Park. On this trail, you’ll hike through rugged rocky terrain, over craigs and beaches, along a waterfall and you’ll see some of the darkest skies in Canada.

It’s not for the faint of heart, as you’ll need to be properly prepared to tackle this trail.

Location : Killarney Provincial Park, Sudbury District

Length : 78km

Another epic multi-day hike is La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Provincial Park. This 78km loop trail takes you along the valleys and peaks of the La Cloche Mountain Range. You’ll pass over challenging but gorgeous terrain for 7 to 10 days, so you’ll need to be extra prepared.

Many hikers opt to do the loop clockwise, to limit the number of steep inclines with a heavy pack. The best bet if you want to set out on this trail is to do your research, buy the guidebook and connect with the Killarney Outfitters before setting out so that you are fully prepared!

Location : Rossport to Terrace Bay, Thunder Bay District

Length : 53km

The Casque Isles Trail is an underrated trail that connects Rossport to Terrace Bay in five chunks – McLeans (14km), Schreiber Channel (13km), Mount Gwynne (7km), Death Valley (10km), and Lyda Bay (6km). The trail weaves its way through the forest and the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior. 

The whole trail can be divided into smaller, more manageable sections. There are unofficial camping spots along the trail if you decide to tackle the trail all in one go. You can find the guidebook on Terrace Bay’s website.

If one of your favourite hikes in Ontario isn’t on this list, drop it in the comments, I’d love to check it out! This list will always be updated with my favourite hikes in Ontario as I hike them.

Olivia Rutt

Olivia Rutt is the travel writer and photographer behind My Wandering Voyage, a travel website helping working millennials find time to travel. She shares insight in trip planning, travel inspiration and photography tips. Olivia hails from southern Ontario, Canada where she works in the media industry between travels. Follow Olivia on Instagram where she shares her travel photos, or catch up with her on Facebook or Twitter.

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Hikes in Ontario

As Canada’s second largest province, it should be no surprise that Ontario is a fantastic place to get outside and explore the natural beauty of the wild landscapes on offer there. The province features six national parks and 280 provincial parks, providing a wealth of opportunities for day hikes and multi-day backpacking treks that can take place on over 80,000.0 km of trails. With such a large number of hiking routes and a great diversity of terrain, it’s easy to see why over 800,000 Ontarians and countless visitors utilize the trail networks in the province every year.

A hiking excursion in Ontario can take many different forms, ranging from brief hour-long strolls through a public park to a multi-day trek along the 890.0 km expanse of the Bruce Trail that cuts across the southern portion of the province. Beginner hikers and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts alike will feel at home here, as the main contributor to the difficulty of a hike is the overall length, as opposed to technical terrain. That is not to say that there aren’t any challenging hikes in the province, far from it; however, the lack of any mountainous terrain means that your focus will largely be on physical fitness rather than technical knowledge or prowess. Even still, the breathtaking scenery and stunning landscapes across the province make for a wonderful experience, no matter where you are or what season it may be, so why not make the wild expanse of Ontario the destination of your next hiking adventure.

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Hiking regions in Ontario

• Algonquin Provincial Park (10)
• Bruce Peninsula and Grey Highlands (11)
• Niagara (10)
• Toronto (10)

Best Hikes in Ontario

Mono cliffs trail.

The Mono Cliffs Trail is an extremely popular hiking route in southern Ontario, due to its dramatic rock formations, beautiful scenery, and relatively easy access from Toronto. This route eschews the main entrance and parking area for roadside parking along 2nd Line, entering into the forest to follow an undulating trail through the tree cover that features the large sections of rock escarpment that gives the park its name. Well-marked and maintained, this route is perfect for exploring the outdoors with the family.

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Humber river recreation trail.

This stretch of the Humber River Recreation Trail is an 8.2 km out-and-back route that will take you from Etienne Brulé Park near the Old Mill, to the James Gardens and back. While out on the trail, you will walk along the forested edge of the river and take in some lovely views across the water. This beautiful route is popular with cyclists and walkers as a means to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Track and Tower Trail

Hiking the Track and Tower Trail is a great adventure in Algonquin Provincial Park that showcases the natural beauty and diverse wildlife in the area. While out on the trail, you will hike through the beautiful woodland landscape and take in stunning views of waterfalls, powerful rivers, and scenic lakes, with a good chance of spotting the blackbears and moose that inhabit the area. This route isn’t overly difficult, yet it still features a good variety of terrain, making it a suitable adventure for beginner and experienced hikers alike.

Decew Falls Loop

The Decew Falls Loop is a quick and easy adventure near St. Catherines that features some amazing natural and historic elements, making it appealing to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. While out hiking the trail, you will make your way past the site of an old 19th Century grain mill before looping through a serene stretch of forest to visit Decew Falls. Whether you decide to try this hike for the waterfall, the history, or the chance to just reconnect with nature, there is no shortage of fun to be had on the Decew Falls Loop.

Centennial Ridges Trail

The Centennial Ridges Trail is a 9.8 km lollipop hiking route in Algonquin Park that will take you uphill along the rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield. While out on the trail, you will pass through beautiful stretches of woodland terrain to reach an elevated position atop the ridge where you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the forests and lakes of Algonquin. Although parts of this hike can be tough, it is more than manageable for casual and beginner hikers looking for a bit of a challenge.

Halfway Log Dump to the Grotto

Hiking the Halfway Log Dump to the Grotto Trail is an amazing experience along the shores of Georgian Bay that will see you climb uphill along the rocky escarpment for some stunning views across the water. While out on the trail, you will pass through tranquil stretches of forest along the rocky and rugged shoreline, eventually arriving at the scenic rock caves of Indian Head Cove and the Grotto. While the middle portions of this trail likely won’t be very populated, the start and end points are popular tourist destinations that will see a dramatic increase in foot traffic.

Crothers Woods Loop Hike

Walking the Crothers Woods Loop is a great outdoor activity in Toronto that will serve as a nice forest retreat without having to leave the city limits. While trekking through this tranquil forest setting, you enjoy beautiful views of the Lower Don River and have the chance to view several species of wildlife, in particular the birds that call the woods home. You should take note of the fact that this is a multi-use trail, so keep an eye out for passing bikers and trail runners.

Mount Nemo Loop Hike

The Mount Nemo Loop is an awesome adventure just outside of Burlington that will allow you to explore some of the rugged terrain along the Niagara Escarpment. While out on the trail, you will hike through the charming woodland landscape and make your way up the hillside to reach the edge of the escarpment for spectacular views overlooking the surrounding farmland of southern Ontario. This is a fantastic hike with spectacular views and easy to navigate paths, making it a great day excursion for the entire family.

Booth’s Rock Trail

Hiking the Booth’s Rock Trail is a fantastic experience in Algonquin Provincial Park that will take you up to an amazing lookout with arguably some of the best views in the park. While out on the trail, you will make your way through a scenic stretch of woodland terrain featuring beautiful pine trees before climbing up to a stunning lookout with views over Rock Lake. Well-marked, maintained, and easily accessible, this is a fantastic day-hike that is suitable for almost all skill levels.

Lion’s Head Loop Hike

The Lion’s Head Loop is arguably one of the most popular hiking routes in the entire province of Ontario, and it is for good reason. This amazing trail will take you across a rocky and rugged bluff for breathtaking views overlooking the shimmering waters of Georgian Bay before ending the hike with a relaxing stroll through a lovely stretch of woodland terrain. This trail is usually very busy and runs over capacity, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy at least a few of the beautiful views in solitude.

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13 of the Best Hikes in Ontario to Add to Your Bucket List

Assembling a list of the best hikes in Ontario is easy. But keeping that list to a reasonable number is a huge challenge. We aimed for an even dozen, focusing on the wilds of Northwest Ontario , Algoma Country and Northeastern Ontario ,then added a couple of must-do hikes in other areas. Still, it wasn’t enough.

This list includes hikes for everyone—families, multi-day backpackers, nature enthusiasts and trail running fiends. Findinsider tips and trips in the"Locals Know Best” sections that will help you to get the most outof yourhike in Ontario.

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1. Top of the Giant Trail

The iconic Sleeping Giant of Thunder Bay offers perhaps the greatest view in Ontario, from the top of the province’s tallest cliffs. You’ll want to book a couple nights at the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park campground or, for more luxurious accommodations, Beyond the Giant Nature Retreat , before setting off on one of the top hikes in Ontario, a challenging 22.4-km trek (with 300 metres of elevation gain) to the Top of the Giant.

Park at the Kabeyun South Trail Head near the end of Highway 587. From there, you'll take the Kabeyun Trail for 7.5 km to reach the Talus Trail, which you'll then hike for 0.8 km before reaching the turn off for the Top of the Giant Trail.

Locals Know Best: The Thunder Bay Hiking Association offers a variety of guided hikes throughout the year. Outdoor Skills & Thrills offers a number of guided hikes of varying lengthsaround the Thunder Bay area, and has a range of equipment for use.

2. Red Rock to Nipigon

Once a locals-only trail, this 10-km footpath between the Superior Country communities of Red Rock and Nipigon , less than an hour’s drive west of Thunder Bay , has become a centrepiece of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area . The challenging hike involves over 150 metres of elevation gain, and includes wildlife waterfront sections on the Nipigon River and expansive views of Lake Superior.

Book a room at the Red Rock Inn for a great place to stay, or combine it with the grassroots Live From the Rock folk music festival in August.

Locals Know Best: Nipigon River Adventures , located in Red Rock, offers guided hiking, kayaking, or fly fishing adventures. Spend the day exploring, then stay in comfort at The Lodge .

3. Casque Iles Trail

The rugged, 53-km trail between Terrace Bay and the village of Rossport is one of Canada’s best-kept backpacking secrets. The entire trail will take experienced hikers three to five days to complete, tracing the shoreline of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. You can also get a glimpse of some of the trail’s highlights (such as Mount Gwynne, near the community of Schreiber) on day trips.

Book a room atone of Rossport’s famous bed and breakfasts or a campsite at one of Rainbow Falls Provincial Park ’s two campgrounds.

4. Mdaabii Miikna

One of the newest trails in Pukaskwa National Park captures the best of the Lake Superior coastline in an easy-to-plan, two- to three-day loop—a great introduction to wilderness backpacking in some of Ontario’s best scenery. Be sure to spend a night in Pukaskwa’s secluded campground before or after your hiking trip. Tackling the Mdaabii Miikna trail will whet your appetite for trying Pukaskwa’s epic 60-km Coastal Trail , one of Canada’s greatest backpacking routes.

5. Peat Mountain Trail

It’s easy to get blown away by the namesake feature of Lake Superior Provincial Park. The Inland Sea is awe-inspiring, and Lake Superior Provincial Park’s Coastal Hiking Trail —available to day hikers and backpackers on three- to six-day trips—ranks amongst the finest hiking trails in Canada. The 10-km Peat Mountain Trail explores the other side of Lake Superior Provincial Park —rugged boreal forest backcountry with serious elevation gain—with outstanding long views of the famous coastline.

The peaceful, private, oversized campsites of Rabbit Blanket Lake make for a great family-friendly base camp at the trailhead. Or, for more luxury, book a waterfront room at Rock Island Lodge in nearby Wawa. If you’re a trail runner check out the Defeat the Peat race in early September.

Locals Know Best: Blaq Bear Tours offers guided day hiking adventures from Sault Ste. Marie to explore local hotspots in Algoma Country made famous by Canada’s Group of Seven , as well as self-guided hiking packages including one to a hike-in, off-grid cabin on Bone Lake.

6. Robertson Cliffs Trail

This out-and-back, 5-km leg on the Voyageur Trail offers spectacular views north of Sault Ste. Marie . Visit in the fall for spectacular colours. If you’re up for a serious challenge, the Robertson Cliffs are central to October’s UT Stokely Creek , a trail running event that includes distances from 5to 170 km and is recognized as the only sanctioned qualifier for the prestigious Ultra Trail Mont Blanc in Central Canada.

Make it a weekend with an overnight at Bellevue Valley Lodge or Glenview Cottages .

7. La Cloche Silhouette Trail

One of Ontario’s finest long-distance backpacking trails takes experienced hikers on an 80-km circuit of Killarney Provincial Park ’s iconic La Cloche Mountains, departing from the George Lake Campground . This week-long journey will take you deep into the landscape that inspired Canada’s Group of Seven artists.

Reward yourself with a night at the luxurious Killarney Mountain Lodge when you finish your trek.

Locals Know Best: Killarney Outfitters offer complete multi-day backpacking trip planning and outfitting for the La Cloche Silhouette Trail . Whether you’re a novice or seasoned adventurer, you’ll appreciate their all-inclusive outfitting package (starting at $99 per day per adult) including high-quality equipment and delicious, healthy wilderness meals. They will help you to plan andpack, and give you tips and tricks to happily complete this challenging trail, one of the best multi day hikes in Ontario.

8. Wakimika Triangle Trails

Combine day hiking with some of the finest backcountry canoeing in Ontario in Obabika River Provincial Park , near Temagami. These canoe-access trails on Obabika Lake will take you through some of the province’s largest old-growth pines. It’s easy to spend a half-day or more exploring the trails.

Locals Know Best: Temagami is a big region. Smoothwater Outfitters or Temagami Outfitting Company can help you plan and get outfitted with food, gear and a canoe for your adventure.

Nestled deep in the Temagami wilderness and perched over a 30-foot waterfall, is Cabin Falls Ecolodge . After paddling into one of Canada’s most unique rustic lodges, you’ll spend your days hiking and paddling in old-growth forest, learning about the local legends and history.

9. Amik Ziibing

Get an authentic Indigenous experience on this 7-km trail in Point Grondine Park, southwest of Killarney. This loop trail includes interpretive stops revealing the local Anishinaabek history, medicinesand connection to the land. Point Grondine Park also offers longer self-guided hiking trails as well as excellent paddling, backcountry campingand cultural experiences.

Locals Know Best: Point Grondine Park is part of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve. Wikwemikong Tourism offers an Amik Ziibing guided hike, focusing on Anishnaabek use of plants, as well as an array of authentic Indigenous experiences that reflect the cultural traditions and lifestyles of the Anishnaabek people.

10. Cup and Saucer Trail

It’s a little-known fact that the unique limestone geology of the Niagara Escarpment extends into Manitoulin Island , in Northeastern Ontario . The Cup and Saucer trailhead is located 18 km southwest of Little Current, on Highway 540. The 12-km trail involves steep sections with uncertain footing; the reward is an expansive lookout from a limestone balcony, 70 metres above the hardwood forest.

Locals Know Best: Explore Manitoulin Island with Great Spirit Circle Trail . Travel, discover and learn from an Indigenous perspective. Embark on a guided journey on the Mother Earth Hiking Trail (Cup and Saucer Trail) as interpreted by your Indigenous guide. Learn about different local plant life used for edible, practicaland medicinal purposes as well as local legends and history.

Algonquin Park

11. Barron Canyon Trail

There are no shortage of hiking options in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park , ranging from easy day hikes to challenging multi-day backpacking treks. What the 1.5-km Barron Canyon Trail lacks in distance it makes up in scenery, with one of the most spectacular lookouts in the Algonquin region—soaring 100 metres above the Barron River. This trail is definitely one of the best day hikes in Ontario.

Make it a weekend by booking a site at the secluded Achray Campground on GrandLake.

Locals Know Best: Be sure to stop at Algonquin Bound Outfitters on Barron Canyon Roadto plan and get geared up for your hike tothe Barron Canyon Trail. Their full-service stores provide all the camping, canoeing and fishing equipment you’ll need.See all outfitters servicing Algonquin Park .

Bruce Peninsula

12. Flowerpot Island Loop

This short, 3-km loop explores one of Ontario’s most unique landscapes and shorelines, offshore in the crystalline Georgian Bay waters of Fathom Five National Marine Park . Flowerpot Island is only accessible by boat, with tour boat service through Bruce Anchor Cruises or Blue Heron Boat Cruises available mid-May through mid-October (weather permitting). You’ll experience stunning natural limestone pillars and caves and rare communities of plants, as well as a historic lighthouse.

Make your reservation early to score a campsite on Flowerpot Island or stay in Tobermory and do day hikes.

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13. Scarborough Bluffs Trail

This 6-km trail takes you to the top of one of the Greater Toronto Area’s most recognizable natural features, and is one of the best hikes in southern Ontario. Start in Bluffer’s Park, east of downtown Toronto, off of Kingston Road and trace the Lake Ontario shore.

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Conor Mihell is an award-winning environmental and adventure travel writer based in Sault Ste. Marie. Read his work in the Globe and Mail, Explore, Cottage Life, Canoe & Kayak, ON Nature, and other magazines and newspapers. He's been a sea kayak guide on Lake Superior for close to 20 years, and has paddled from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay. 

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Algonquin Park Summer Hiking Adventure

Visit beautiful Algonquin Park this summer and enjoy hiking, swimming and beautiful look-out points!

Summertime Bruce Peninsula Road Trip

Once we arrive at the Bruce Peninsula, your guide Javier will lead you on a hike to explore some notable geographic features of the park including The Grotto.

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Centennial Ridges Hike in Algonquin Park

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Our mission is to facilitate connections for people — we’ve designed road trips and adventure tours from Toronto that are a convenient, fun, and safe way to get to know Ontario better, meet new people and hike in the some of the most beautiful natural areas of the province- no car necessary! Our trips have a relaxed, road-trip feeling.

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8 incredible guided canoe trips in ontario (according to a canoe guide).

Ontario is a premier destination for guided canoe trips. The province offers exciting trips for the novice, intermediate and advanced paddler. Some destinations require a full day of driving, while others can be reached in just a few hours. Some destinations feature incredible wildlife; others have exciting whitewater. Any outdoorsy soul will find solace in Ontario’s wild spaces.

And even for those who aren’t particularly outdoorsy, I think a canoe-guided trip is the best kind of trip you can take in Ontario. It introduces you to the beautiful scenery and sheer vastness (and shows that Ontario is much more than the CN Tower and Niagara Falls).

I was a canoe guide in this beautiful province for four seasons, and I still find somewhere new to paddle each summer. So if you’re thinking of taking a guided canoe trip in Ontario, read on! Here are the best canoe trips in Ontario!

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What You’ll Love: The absolutely gorgeous scenery

Recommended Guided Trip : Killarney Fall Colours – Weekend Getaway

Location : North shore of Georgian Bay // 4.5 hours from Toronto or 6 hours from Ottawa

Killarney Provincial Park is one of my favourite places in all of Canada. The turquoise waters of Georgian Bay splash upon the granite shoreline; the quartz in the rock shimmers in the sunlight and makes the tall peaks look iridescent. Killarney is, in my opinion, the best place to take your first canoe trip.

The campsites are very nice and well maintained. They offer flat areas for tents, a solid fire pit for cooking, and thunderboxes for when nature calls. Anyone would be very comfortable joining one of the guided canoe trips in Killarney.

The one downside to Killarney is that, depending on the route chosen, you might be faced with a lot of portages. Thus, your guide will choose a route that offers breathtaking scenery without a 3 km portage! They will provide ultralight kevlar canoes for easy portaging. If you would like to carry a canoe, they can teach you proper technique, or if you would like to avoid carrying a canoe, they can take the load.

Killarney is especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves change to orange and red with the quartzite hills in the background. >>I recommend taking this guided canoe trip in mid-autumn.

Read More : Camping in Killarney: A Guide to Ontario’s Most Beautiful Provincial Park

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Petawawa River

What You’ll Love : Exciting whitewater close to Toronto 

Recommended Guided Trip : Petawawa River Whitewater Adventure

Location : Northeast of Algonquin Provincial Park // 4.5 hours from Toronto or 1.5 hours from Ottawa

Algonquin Provincial Park can be a great place to do a self-guided canoe trip. If you aren’t very experienced, however, you will be forced to stay on popular flat-water routes and are likely to see many other paddlers. Queue the Petawawa River.

Located in the northeast of Algonquin, the Petawawa River offers beautiful scenery and exciting whitewater for novice paddlers. Your guide will teach you the paddling strokes required for whitewater paddling and introduce you to scouting rapids.

And the Petawawa River is a great destination if you don’t have a lot of time. A typical trip covers 50 km over four days, and the starting point is just five hours from Toronto. You could do the whole trip only by taking two vacation days from work!

I did a guided canoe trip on the Petawawa this summer actually. I am an experienced whitewater paddler, but my dad and brother were not. So we joined MHO Adventures for a four-day trip ( this is the exact trip we took ). My dad especially loved it and signed up for two more guided canoe trips for next summer.

Read More : Guide to Canoeing the Petawawa River (with Video)

Algonquin Provincial Park

What You’ll Love : Foliage colours in the autumn, well-maintained campsites

Recommended Trip : Algonquin Outfitters Guided Canoe Trip

Location : 3 hours from Toronto or 3 hours from Ottawa

If you’d rather stick to flat water, you’re still in luck. Algonquin is probably the most popular destination for guided camping trips in Ontario (and maybe even Canada). There are tons and tons of outfitters servicing the park with guided canoe trips.

This is helpful because, with over 7,000 km of possible canoe routes, Algonquin can be a little overwhelming if you don’t have much experience. I’ve made four trips to Algonquin already, but I still call an outfitter for advice on what route I should choose – there are just so many options!

Another reason a guided canoe trip in Algonquin Park is a great option is that Algonquin is perfect for novice canoeists. The park has well-developed facilities; tent spots are nice, thunderboxes are available, and there are ample routes for beginners.

Missinaibi River

What You’ll Love : Paddling fun whitewater on a remote river – the epitome of wilderness

Recommended Guided Trip : Upper Missinaibi Whitewater Adventure OR Full Missinaibi River Adventure

Location : Northeast of Lake Superior // 9.5 hours from Toronto or 6 hours from Sudbury

The Missinaibi River is a Canadian Heritage River due to the key role it played in the fur trade. Indigenous people and voyageurs alike used the river to navigate between James Bay and Lake Superior.

The Upper Missinaibi has tons of exciting rapids to paddle. You’ll have a few portages, but all will be around beautiful waterfalls and chutes. That said, this should only be paddled by guided groups (unless you are an advanced paddler with whitewater rescue skills). >>Click here to read about a guided trip on the Upper Missinaibi.

Your guide will tell you what rapids are possible to paddle and which ones need to be portaged. If someone flips their canoe, your guide is there to help.

If you have teenage children, I think this is the best option for family canoe trips in Ontario. I guided eight 15-year-olds on the Missinaibi River and they absolutely loved it.

Of all the guided canoe trips in Ontario, this one offers the most exciting rapids in the most remote environment. The campsites are well-maintained but are significantly less developed than in provincial parks further south. You’ll feel a true sense of wilderness here!

Seriously, paddling the entire length of Missinaibi River should be on the top of everyone’s bucket list. It was truly incredible.

Read More : 7 Reasons to Canoe the Missinaibi River

Moose River

What You’ll Love : Big sky and history on a tundra-like river

Recommended Guided Trip : Moose River Journey to the Northern Sky

Location : Southwest of James Bay // 9.5 hours from Toronto or 6 hours from Sudbury

In northern Ontario, the Missinaibi and Mattagami rivers meet and together they become the Moose River. From there, the Moose River flows to the salty waters of James Bay. If you would like to experience the expansive landscape of a tundra river, without flying all the way to the territories, the Moose River is the best destination.

The river is perfect for novice paddlers; it doesn’t have any portages and it only has one set of rapids. The scenery includes a sprawling sky (with the chance of seeing northern lights in August) and spiny spruce trees, characteristic of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.

Where the Moose River meets James Bay lies the towns of Moose Factory and Moosonee. Here you can explore the well-preserved Hudson Bay Company trading post buildings and return south via the Polar Bear Express.

Can’t decide between the Missinaibi and Moose rivers? Do them both on the same trip! I guided a 24 day trip on these rivers and the Missinaibi / Moose rivers remain my favourite place ever paddled. As one of the best experiences of my life, I think it is worthy of any outdoor enthusiast’s bucket list. There is no better way to disconnect from busy city life than with a three-week adventure in the wilderness. >>This guided trip offers the opportunity to paddle the entire Missinaibi River .

French River

What You’ll Love : Paddling through a beautiful gorge

Recommended Guided Trip : French River Family Adventure

Location : Northeast of Georgian Bay // 3.5 hours from Toronto or 5.5 hours from Ottawa

The French River is like a cross between the Petawawa River and Killarney Provincial Park. Over four days you’ll be treated to scenic gorges, interconnected lakes, and some whitewater rapids. The river ends at Georgian Bay, offering a stunning landscape similar to that of Killarney.

The campsites are nice and offer the backcountry comforts of flat tent spots and sturdy fire pits. This river is designated a Canadian Heritage River and is just three hours from Toronto, making it an accessible adventure for those short on time. 

You’ll love paddling with steep granite cliffs on either side. The sunrises are incredible, and the sunsets are equally brilliant. Canoeing the French River will be the perfect getaway from city life!

Spanish River

What You’ll Love : Whitewater suitable for families

Recommended Trip : Spanish River Family Adventure

Location : Northwest of Georgian Bay // 5 hours from Toronto or 6.5 hours from Ottawa

The Spanish River is a Canadian Classic and rightfully so. Weaving through the granite slopes of the Canadian Shield, the Spanish River offers a touch of whitewater and beautiful scenery.

One of the coolest parts about paddling the Spanish River is that your journey includes a train ride on Via Rail. Have you ever paddled anywhere that wasn’t accessible by road? Have you ever portaged a canoe in and out of a trail car? I have and it’s a quintessentially Canadian endeavor.

The Spanish River doesn’t have enough rapids to satisfy a whitewater junkie, so if you’re looking for whitewater specifically you would be better choosing the Petawawa or Missinaibi.

However, the rapids that are there offer a great introduction to whitewater paddling, especially if you have kids. This is a great guided canoe trip for families.

What You’ll Love : Vast wilderness, boreal forest, peace and quiet

Recommended Guided Trip : Temagami – Lady Evelyn River and Makobe River

Location : Northeast of Georgian Bay // 4.5 hours from Toronto or 5 hours from Ottawa

And last but not least is Temagami. I’ll admit that I’m a little biased, but I think Temagami is absolutely magical. Temagami is where I took my very first major canoe trip. For two weeks, 11 fifteen-year-olds and two guides canoed through just a small pocket of Temagami’s vast wilderness.

When I say vast, I truly mean vast; Temagami is humungous. This region covers a mix of crown land and provincial parks and is larger than Belgium.

Temagami is unlike Algonquin or Killarney, which have been very developed and don’t always feel like the epitome of wilderness. Temagami, on the other hand, is far less travelled and less developed. This does make choosing a canoe route a little more difficult, and you’re much further from help if something should go wrong.

So for that reason, Temagami can be a great place for taking a guided canoe trip.

What to Know About Guided Canoe Trips

If you haven’t taken a guided canoe trip before (or any canoe trip for that matter), you may not know what to expect. As someone who has guided and been guided, here are a few things you can expect on a guided canoe trip.

Almost all of the gear is provided

The majority of the gear will be provided to you at the start of your trip. This typically includes tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking equipment, safety equipment and paddling equipment. On the trip I took with MHO, they even provided camp chairs and canoe barrels for our stuff, so we were comfortable throughout the trip.

The only thing you need to provide is your own personal clothing, and the outfitter will give you a packing list ahead of the trip to ensure you have the right clothing.

If you have gear already, however, you can still bring it. I brought my own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent and life jacket. But that’s just because I like my own gear a lot.

You can help as much or as little as you want

If you want to learn how to rehydrate pasta sauce and cook over a fire, your guide will teach you. But if you want to sit by the chair sipping a glass of wine, you can totally do that too.

I say this as someone who has guided a ton of canoe trips: don’t feel bad making us do everything. That’s why we’re there! However, if you would like to learn, we are keen to teach.

Your safety is in good hands

The number one reason I recommend people take a guided canoe trip is because of safety. If something goes wrong in a backcountry, like injury or illness, you want to have someone who has wilderness first aid training and the right equipment.

Or if you’re an experienced canoe camper, but you want to try out whitewater, a guided canoe trip is a great way to get your first experience in moving water. Your guide will be trained in whitewater rescue safety and will have all the equipment (including helmets, a rescue knife, throw bags, a de-pinning kit and outfitted canoes).

Guided Canoe Trips in Ontario – Final Thoughts

I hope you’ve found this post helpful and it’s brought you one step closer to figuring out where you’d like to paddle next. If you’re still unsure, my recommendation is either the Missinaibi (for whitewater) or Killarney (for flatwater). But really any of the destinations listed here are amazing!

Mikaela | Voyageur Tripper

Mikaela has been canoeing, hiking and camping for over ten years. She previously worked as a canoeing guide in Canada, and spent a season guiding hiking and kayaking tours in the high Arctic. Mikaela is a Wilderness First Responder and Whitewater Rescue Technician.

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Why are there no kayak trips only Canoe trips?

Because this is a blog post specifically about guided canoe trips 😉

Would you like to paddle the Seal river in mb? Or have you?

Oh it’s very high on my to do list! I’m currently living in the States, but once I’m back that’s the first river I want to do!

Hi are there any guided canoe trips near Ottawa close to Quebec ?

Yes! There are quite a few guided canoe trips on the Dumoine River, Coulonge River and Noire River. All are in Quebec but are very close to Ottawa, as the rivers flow directly into the Ottawa River. The Petawawa River isn’t too far from Ottawa either.

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