Best places: Nature preserves in St. Catharines

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RBG Hendrie Valley Sanctuary
Nature preserve
Trails & boardwalks run through this serene, wildlife-filled nature preserve with marshes & creeks.
4.80 (953 reviews) (~53.27 km from centre)
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Heartland Forest Nature Experience
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful Nature Trails to go and explore! I do recommend bringing your kids as they can see and feel the environment around them.
4.80 (780 reviews) (~14.51 km from centre)
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Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Nature preserve
Huge park with Iroquoian heritage site, a canyon lookout & 19 km of trails, plus a visitors' centre.
4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~67.03 km from centre)
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Tommy Thompson Park
Nature preserve
Natural park on a narrow peninsula, with 10km of paved trails for walking, rollerblading & cycling.
4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~53.47 km from centre)
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Lynde Shores Conservation Area
Nature preserve
Protected wetlands zone offering a seasonal canoe launch, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.
4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~80.13 km from centre)
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The Riverwood Conservancy
Charity
👍👍 Riverwood is a wonderful place. As a first timer, I was blown away by the beautiful botanical garden. All the vibrant colours of the flowers. You can get lost in them. The grounds are perfect for pictures. You can also do some exploring on the trails. We are certainly blessed to be surrounded by be...
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~57.07 km from centre)
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Limehouse Conservation Area
Park
Forested area with restored lime kilns & fissures, plus information boards & hiking trails.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~79.1 km from centre)
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Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Nature preserve
Tranquil natural area on Lake Ontario featuring walking trails, boardwalks & birdlife.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~49.56 km from centre)
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RBG Cootes Paradise Sanctuary
Nature preserve
This large, marshy nature preserve is home to diverse migratory birds & offers hiking & canoeing.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~56.05 km from centre)
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Royal Botanical Gardens - Arboretum
Botanical garden
👍 A beautiful location in the winter with endless trails to explore. Beautiful scenery looking over the lake or from lookout locations. Really a must to beautiful views, adventure, hiking and a healthy lifestyle. Parking is pay per use but in my view worth the cost. #localguides
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~54.98 km from centre)
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Harmony Valley Conservation Area
Nature preserve
28-hectare nature park featuring part of the Lake Iroquois Shoreline, plus trails & off-leash areas.
4.70 (933 reviews) (~91.83 km from centre)
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Harmony Valley Park and Off-Leash Dog Park
Park
👍👍 Fabulous park for dogs (and their humans) to get some exercise. Huge park with many trails and a creek. Also a small fenced in area if your dog can’t run free.
4.70 (844 reviews) (~91.76 km from centre)
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Glen Major Forest
Nature preserve
Scenic park offering trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid deciduous & coniferous woods.
4.70 (731 reviews) (~94.98 km from centre)
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Royal Botanical Gardens Canada
Botanical garden
Sprawling gardens with different flowers blooming from May to October, plus events & an arboretum.
4.60 (6K reviews) (~53.23 km from centre)
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Saint Johns Conservation Area
Ecological park
👍 Most of the trails are excellent but the red trail has washed out in one section.
4.70 (682 reviews) (~10.68 km from centre)
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Rockwood Conservation Area
Park
Tranquil preserve offering limestone cliffs, a recreational river, caves, hiking trails & campsites.
4.60 (3.8K reviews) (~88.83 km from centre)
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Dundas Peak
Nature preserve
Nature trails lead to this picturesque overlook with scenic views of towns & waterfalls.
4.60 (3.6K reviews) (~60.15 km from centre)
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Ball's Falls Conservation Area
Nature preserve
Nature preserve with picturesque waterfalls, hiking trails, historic buildings & a visitor center.
4.60 (3.2K reviews) (~11.84 km from centre)
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Smokey Hollow Waterfall
Nature preserve
Gushing 33-ft. waterfall surrounded by forest, with a viewing platform & hiking trail.
4.60 (2.4K reviews) (~55.53 km from centre)
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Tiffany Falls Conservation Area
Nature preserve
👍 Tiffany Falls are a must visit in each season. They completely freeze during the Winter and are lovely to visit; you can actually walk on the frozen stream. Recently visited them during Summer and they are as pretty. Definitely a must visit for anyone wanting to spend a few hours in nature. Lots of...
4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~58.77 km from centre)
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