Rockwood Conservation is a quaint little conservation, a stone throw’s away from Toronto. It’s been hard getting out over the winter for a little day trip excursion, that’s less than a one hour drive from Toronto. But a little bit of Googling helped yield some results hiking trails around me and was reinforced through a paddling guidebook, for Southern Ontario region. This is perfect for those days you want to get out, not too far, and away from the usual crowds in other known spots.

Rockwood Conservation, part of the larger Grand River Conservation Authority system, this unique little spot boasts a historical and important aspect of the regions history of a wool mill. More than that, it’s a quaint little day trip out of Toronto with hiking areas and beach area over the summer. The lake is known to have some good fishing, too!

Geologically speaking, the limestone is littered with, what’s known as kettle formations. Formations in rocks when the glacier retreated and carved little circles and wells through the rocks. Left behind are some scenic cliffs, perfect for wedding photos! The hiking trails don’t require any fancy hiking boots, hiking pants, or hiking poles. It’s a leisure stroll through the woods for a nice easy break from the city and the crowds.

Check out some other day trip ideas around, less than an hour out of Toronto!

• Greenwood Conservation
• Nashville Conservation