Matchedash Bay Provincial Wildlife Area
The Matchedash Bay Provincial Wildlife Area, which is the largest marsh in the area, is located just outside of Coldwater. There and 3 trails, of varying length, which are fairly flat with earth, grass and natural covering.
Here at the Matchedash Bay Provincial Wildlife Area, where granite shield meets limestone plain, wetlands, forests and rock outcrops come together to form unique habitats.
The Cowan Nature Trail – Highlights George Cowan’s role in the development of eastern Canada. Link to trail map: Cowan-Trail-Map
The Thiffault Nature Trail – Guides visitors through Thiffault Marsh and introduces popular wetland species. 2.3 km. Access off of Quarry Rd. 44.7717486 and 79.688078 Link to trail map: Thiffault-Trail
The Brereton Nature Trail – Provides historical accounts of the area from the vantage point of Brereton Marsh’s diked shores.
While on the trails please obey posted signs, keep your pets leashed and refrain from using motorized vehicles. Please also note that Black Bears are present on the property.
Rondeau Provincial Park
Located less than 10km from Silver Motel.
- 11 km of sandy beaches on Lake Erie
- Excellent hiking, biking, and rollerblading opportunities
- World renowned bird watching destination including the springtime “Festival of Flight” that attracts birdwatchers from across Ontario and the United States.
- Fishing and water recreation (canoeing, windsurfing)
- Old growth Carolinian forest along with extensive coastal wetland
Waubaushene Beaches Provincial Park
Waubaushene Beaches Nature Reserve contains an important sequence of historic shorelines marking the progress of the retreating ancient Lake Algonquin. At least four post-glacial lakes left their mark on the landscape, resulting from the retreat of the Wisconsinan glacier in the north and the erosion of river outlets to the south and east. These historic shorelines mark the drop of the terrain some 35 metres to the present level of Georgian Bay…
Park Facilities and Activities: The nature reserve is managed to protect its significant landforms. There are no visitor facilities. Anyone wishing to conduct research must obtain an approved research application.