Greenbelt Trails

The 30 best – west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond

by Lindsay Davies

The Greenbelt offers over one hundred kilometers of trails to choose from — here are 30 of the best walks with great trails and sights.

Ontario’s Greenbelt offers hundreds of kilometres of trails. Here, for the first time, is a guide that presents the best nature walks and trails along this protected natural terrain.

Outdoor enthusiast and travel writer Lindsay Davies has done the legwork to select 30 of the most scenic and rewarding trails west of Toronto, including Milton, Halton Hills, Caledon, Burlington, Hamilton, Niagara and and beyond. From lush wetlands to charming historic villages, cascading waterfalls to serene nature gardens.

Each route includes:

  • A user-friendly map with start and end points
  • Road and parking details
  • Facility and accessibility info
  • Notable sights, viewpoints, and unique features
  • Information on user fees, if any

Full-colour photos show what users can expect, and key features of the trails.

Greenbelt Trails is the perfect resource for both seasoned hikers and casual walkers eager to explore Ontario’s natural beauty.

About the Author

LINDSAY DAVIES is an avid traveller and loves exploring every corner of Ontario and beyond. Over the past decade, she has shared her passion for travel online through her website and social media channels, as well as through a variety of print and digital outlets. She believes tourism is such an incredible way to teach others, and uses her platform to help inspire a deeper appreciation of the world and the land as it has existed for centuries.

You can find her corner of the internet at IveBeenBit.ca, or keep your eyes peeled on any of the trails mentioned in this guide. Lindsay lives in Niagara, Ontario, and acknowledges that she lives on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Peoples.

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