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This Easy Hike Takes You To A Bright Blue Lake Only 1.5 Hours From Toronto

It has two sandy beaches where you can go swimming. 🏖️

This Easy Hike Takes You To A Bright Blue Lake Only 1.5 Hours From Toronto
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Get ready for a splashing good time on this incredible Ontario hike only 1.5 hours from Toronto.

Guelph Lake Conservation Area is the perfect afternoon adventure for when you need to escape the city, as there are five kilometres of hiking trails to enjoy.

Editor's Choice: You Can Find One Of The World's Largest Dunes Next To This Ontario Beach Oasis

The easy walking paths will take you into a serene forest and along the edge of a sparkling blue lake.

But the fun doesn't stop there. You can also find two where you can go for a swim and pretend you are on a tropical vacation, or you can rent a kayak at the boathouse.

With so much to see and do, you can easily spend the entire day enjoying the fresh air and stunning views.

Guelph Lake Conservation Area

Price: $6.64 per person

Address: 7743 Conservation Rd. RR4, Guelph, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you want to extend your visit, you can rent a campsite at Guelph Lake Conservation Area.

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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.

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  • Stephanie White
    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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