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Ontario Has An Enchanting Forest With A 'Bird Village' & It’s So Magical

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Staff Writer

Get ready for cuteness overload. You'll feel like you've stepped into a fairytale on this Ontario hiking trail with a bird village.

The hidden gem is in Ottawa's Mer Bleu Conservation Area, but you won't find it on the popular boardwalk route.

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Instead, head to P20 on Anderson Road, where you'll be able to park your car and follow trail 50.

The easy hike is 6.3 kilometres long and can be enjoyed year-round.

Along the route, you'll find a scene that belongs in Disney's Snow White.

There is a mini-town hanging from a tree with colourful cottages, churches, and even a cafe.

Here you can enjoy an up-close look at the happy chickadees, blue jays, squirrels and chipmunks who call this spot home.

For anyone who loves seeing cute animals, you need to find this enchanting spot that is sure to put a smile on your face.

Mer Bleue Trail

Price: Free

Address: 2617 Anderson Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy the sunshine as you watch little birds fly around you.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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    • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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