This 1 hour bus trip from Toronto takes you to a majestic canyon and rare turquoise lake

It's a magical spot for a day trip.

A person standing on the edge of a cliff. Right: A person standing by a lake.

A scenic lookout in Ontario. Right: A rare lake in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

If you're looking to escape the city and get lost in nature this summer, you'll want to book a ticket for this bus. The trip takes you from downtown Toronto to a stunning destination complete with scenic hikes, towering lookouts and a rare turquoise lake.

The journey takes 45 minutes to one hour, so you can easily go there and back again in a day.

Once you reach your destination, you can enjoy beautiful trails through ancient trees, travel through a majestic canyon and visit a stunning, bright-blue lake.

Here's what to know about the bus trip and destination.

On select dates this summer, Parkbus is offering journeys from Toronto to Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Point.

You can choose to spend the day in just one of the parks, or visit both by hiking the Bruce Trail.

At Rattlesnake Point, you can travel along the Vista Adventure Trail and enjoy incredible scenery from the top of the escarpment. Some highlights of the area include the Buffalo Crag and Nassagaweya look-out points where you can take in the panoramic views.

To get to Crawford Lake Conservation Area, you can follow the 5-kilometre Nassagaweya Canyon Trail where you'll find all sorts of natural wonders including limestone cliff faces, caves and rare plants.

Crawford Lake boasts an elevated boardwalk, Iroquoian Village and rare meromictic lake. The lake is one of the few of its kind in Canada and is known for its vibrant hues. In these types of lakes, the water in the bottom half does not blend with the water in the top half, creating unique layers.

The bus departs from Toronto at 9:45 a.m. and returns at 5:45 p.m. Don't forget to pack a lunch!

Parkbus to Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Point

Price: $62 per adult

When: Select days from July 14 to October 12, 2024

Address: 34 Asquith Ave., Toronto, ON

Parkbus website

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

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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