familywalkingWhen it's time to venture out for family fun, it is easy to be drawn to flashy forms of entertainment and forget what is outside your back door. Nature is the ultimate amusement park. Discover or rediscover the incredible beauty of nature through a hike along the Bruce Trail.

This section of The Bruce Trail Conservancy website helps families rediscover what nature is all about. There is exciting information for children and adults alike.

 

schoolrocksthumb In the School of Hard Rocks, students of all ages can learn the types of rock that make up the Escarpment and how the Escarpment was formed.
hurrayhabitatthumb Hooray for Habitat introduces a variety of habitats found along the Bruce Trail Conservation Corridor and their importance. You'll want to explore the whole Trail to experience the wide variety of habitats along the way.
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Orienteering skills can be a lifesaver if you are out in the woods. In the Lost & Found section, you'll learn the basics of reading a map, using a compass, and how a GPS works.

funplacesthumb This information about the Bruce Trail provides the basics for any new explorer. Now it is time to have an adventure! The Fun Places section offers the heads up about where to find the attractions that will amaze the most reluctant hiker. Whether it is caves, waterfalls or any of the other cool places along the trail, this section will be the start of one adventure after another.
FamilyThumb Despite the incredible destinations, children may still need some activities to keep them amused. In the Games section, an assortment of fun hiking activities can help make any family hike that much more enjoyable.

Remember, the Bruce Trail is no ordinary amusement park - it is nature at its best.