Christie Lake Conservation Area - Dundas Ontario

Ten years ago I started visiting Christie Lake Conservation Area in Dundas Ontario. Once I discovered this interesting and wild area, I continued exploring more and more of it space.



Christie Lake Conservation Area

There are many activities that Christie Lake has available. The conservation area encompasses 336-hectares and 10 kilometers of hiking trails with connections to Crooks’ Hollow Historical Trail, Bruce Trail and the Lafarge 2000 Trail, there are many options for hikers and walkers.  Many special events are held yearly, such as Christie Antique Show and Greensville Optimist Fishing Derby.



Natural beauty around Christie Lake



Wild cucumber



Bullrushes

Christie Lake Conservation Area is a great place to start exploring today.

Location Coordinates:   43° 17’ 16.25” N   80° 01’ 40.87” W        UTM   17N   578874 E   4793229 N



Spencer Creek



Great trails to walk



Margaret snapping a photo

Grand Bend Adventure Road Trip: Grand Bend to Goderich

As you drive north along Highway 21 you pass through the town of Grand Bend, Ontario. The town has a unique character that I have not experienced anywhere on my travels through the province. A relaxed lakeside cottage feel makes everyone stopping in Grand Bend feel comfortable and want to return again.

Highway 21 is flat and mostly straight as you drive past a mix of farms and cottages. Occasionally, you will see very large homes that are year-round residences. As the two lane road heads north it runs parallel to the lakeshore and allows for great views of the southwestern Ontario countryside.




Church Steeple in downtown Goderich

 

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, Mono, Ontario

If you are looking for an interesting day trip not too far from the Greater Toronto Area, check out the Mono Hills. A great place to strap on the pack and go exploring for the day.



Mono Hills Hiking Trails