Hamilton

Start at the main building to get your day pass. Then explore the indoor gardens filled with tropical plants. Once finished inside take the underground tunnel to Hendrie Park to enjoy the roses and calm lilly ponds. There are also areas accessible by car: the Rock Garden, Arboretum, and several trails. 

Great waterfall to visit with parking accessible at the trailhead. Right off the road, you'll need to pay for parking but it's a nice waterfall especially in the fall. Can get pretty busy as it's becoming more and more popular nowadays with travelers, which can take away from getting a good photo in. The walk is short to the actual falls from the trailhead. There are some beautiful hidden trail...

The perfect little adventure in the city of Hamilton, this waterfall is along the iconic Bruce Trail and can easily be turned into a longer adventure along the Grindstone Creek. It can be explored at any time of the year, whether you're looking for a lot of water in the spring, fall foliage in autumn, or a hot day with a cool mist in the summer.From Hwy 403 take the Hwy 6 N (Guelph) exit and tr...

Starting at Webster's Falls, this hike continues down the trail to Tews Falls and then leads to the Dundas Peak, with panoramic views of the surrounding towns, Dundas & Hamilton. This is a short hike and totals around 3km. There are some side trails that could be taken to offer variety and additional trail length on the way back, but for the most part this is an out-and-back hike. The trail...

The waterfall is located in the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which is delightful enough by itself to explore and have a picnic or lounge around. The easiest way to access this area is to park at the lot at the end of Fallsview Rd, located on top of the Dundas escarpment area. There is a $10 fee to park, or you can park on a nearby road and walk a little further, which may be better on a bus...

Tews Falls is 41 meters high - just a little less than Niagara Falls! It's an impressive sight that gains perspective from the base - as opposed to the viewing platforms you will notice way above you.There are a couple of ways to access this hike, basically you need to get to the train tracks that run through Dundas. There is an easy access point if you park at the end of Bond Street North in D...

This is probably one of my all-time favorite short hikes to do in Ontario during the fall. The hikes takes you to a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Niagara Escarpment that is blazed with fall colors. This family-friendly lookout trail should provide a very little challenge for older family members and young children. Once you park your car at the main parking lot, walk a short way up and yo...

Fletcher Creek is an easy, relatively quiet, and scenic hike for those with an appreciation for fen plant communities – or the rarest type of wetland in Ontario, Canada. Along your hike you will encounter wide pathways, canopies of deciduous and conifer trees, a lovely creek, and the crown jewel of the experience: an abandoned quarry that features interpretive signs and a boardwalk along one ed...

Start by parking in the lot just off of Highway 42, and check out the trail map. There is a maintained trail perfect for biking or walking, or a forest trail for intermediate walkers. A good way to do this trail is start by heading to the waterfall, then back up and follow the forest trail north until it meets back up with the main trail (about 3-4km).  To the waterfall: Exit the parking lot by...