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Canada's Oldest Footpath Is In Ontario & You Need To Conquer It Once In Your Life

Dozen of waterfalls and turquoise water. 🌊
Staff Writer

If you live in your hiking boots, you need to explore the Bruce Trail in Ontario at least once in your life.

Did you know it is Canada's oldest footpath, spanning 900-kilometres from Niagara to Tobermory?

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Along the route, you'll visit sublime natural wonders like dozens of waterfalls, rolling countryside, towering cliffs and bright turquoise water.

You can explore sights like Hoggs Falls for a more leisurely walk, while the area around Tobermory is more challenging but is one of the most picturesque areas.

But there is no need to do it all at once; the trail is split into tons of day adventures, so pick the one perfect for you.

Bruce Trail

Price: Free for some sections (additional fees for entering National Parks)

Address: Bruce Trail, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll get to discover some of the most spectacular landscapes in Ontario.

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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