7 Enchanting Ontario Hiking Trails That Are Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

Find a tower fit for Rapunzel. ✨

Staff Writer

Forget your glass slippers, and grab your hiking boots. These enchanting Ontario hiking trails look straight out of a fairy tale.

Across the province, there are so many magical hikes that will have you feeling like the star of a Disney movie. From a tiny bird village that looks like it belongs in Snow White to a giant tree with a smiling face, you definitely will want to discover these spots for yourself.

Walter Bean Grand River Trail

Price: Free

Address: 300 Lookout Ln., Kitchener, ON

Why You Need To Go: This gorgeous trail will lead you to Pioneer Memorial Tower Park, where you can find a tower that looks like it belongs to Rapunzel.

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Hide And Seek Trail

Price: $6.50 per person

Address: 3115 Conservation Rd., Milton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Exploring Crawford Lake Conservation Area is like stepping into an enchanted forest. Here, you can't help but marvel at all the charming wood carvings of animals and birds along the path.

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Monument Walk

Price: Free

Address: 201 Guildwood Pkwy., Scarborough, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is a dreamy spot that looks straight out of a storybook where you can marvel at the ruins and sculptures.

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Health Valley Trail

Price: Free

Address: Woolwich, ON

Why You Need To Go: On this 5.1-kilometre hike, you can spot a wise oak tree, which might remind you of classic fairytales with talking trees, or even the Weirwood in Game Of Thrones.

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 Trail 50

Price: Free

Address: 2617 Anderson Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: The boardwalk isn't the only thing to see in Mer Bleu Conservation Area. Along Trail 50, you can find a bird village with tiny houses, churches and restaurants hanging from the tree.

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Millennium Trail

Price: Free

Address: Main St., Warkworth, ON

Why You Need To Go: This path is a floral wonderland with 300 lilac plants that smell even better than they look.

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Major's Hill Park Trail

Price: Free

Address: Mackenzie Ave., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: For a quick walk, you can follow the walking trail to enjoy postcard-worthy views of Ottawa's castle.

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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.

  • 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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