Local Recommendations Directory
Explore our Local Recommendations Directory for Lake Erie's North Shore
- Things to do and see
- Parks
- Trails
- Beaches
- Marinas
- Splash Pads
- Golf
- Museums
- Theatres

Point Pelee National Park
At the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland – Point Pelee National Park, experience nature like never before. Whether you cycle, paddle, or hike Canada’s second smallest and most ecologically diverse national park, you’ll be immersed in an unforgettable eco-adventure.

Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park is a 6.5-hectare oasis, established in 1907. This park is complete with walking paths, playground, splash pad, picnic pavilion, and spectacular lakeside gardens. The cobblestone bridge over mill creek was built in 1928. The interior has large stone pillars and open-air design, highlighting its delightful historic and remarkable architectural features.

Hillman Marsh
With 5 kilometres of trails around this precious marshland habitat, Hillman Marsh is adjacent to Lake Erie and features walking trails, a nature centre, washrooms and viewing towers. A birding trail borders 87 acres of unique Shorebird Habitat where water levels are actively managed to create mudflats, providing outstanding viewing opportunities.

Kopegaron Woods
Take a hike along one of the most beautiful forest boardwalk trails in the region. While exploring this 19 hectare Carolinian woodland, you’ll see Tulip-tree, Sassafras, Black Gum, Sycamore and Flowering Dogwood trees, as well as wildflowers such as Trillium, Jack-in-the-pulpit, May Apple, Spring Beauty and Columbine, to mention just a few.

Cedar Creek Boat Launch
Canoeing or kayaking can be a great way to explore this Conservation Area. Launch from the dock and head upstream for a magical journey meandering through the trees and Carolinian foliage, or head downstream to enjoy the widening expanse of water as you approach Cedar Beach Conservation Area.

Holiday Beach Conservation Area
Holiday Beach offers a long sandy beach on the Lake Erie shoreline, plus many other amenities. It is ideal for a day at the beach, a beautiful picnic. Amenities include washrooms, large shady picnic areas, a playground, nature trails, a boardwalk, and a three storey observation tower. Entry fee $12/car

Kennedy Woods
Each season, the Kennedy Woods trails offer beautiful and unique views of the local wildlife, making them a haven for hikers, a bird watcher’s joy and a photographer’s dream. This extraordinary woodland is a fantastic place to watch the spring and fall bird migration as well as hear the call of the owls as they awake at night.
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