We are proud to have Springbank Park walking distance from our building. Whenever you have the desire to get out into nature, be sure to take a walk through paths and mature trees that brighten up with copper and red hues of autumn.

Escape the sounds of the city at the serene Medway Valley Heritage Forest. The entrance path leads you around Snake Creek with marshy areas and dense forest that covers 129 hectares. Sugar maples, black cherry, basswood and American beech are some of the trees you’ll see along your hike.

Nestled along the scenic Thames River, Komoka Provincial Park is a day-use park with hiking trails and nature viewing. The park is a former agricultural land surrounded by lush meadows. The river portion of the park is located in shady, mature forests.

Kains Woods Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) follows small streams that have carved deep ravines through the park as they flow towards the Thames River. You’ll see beautiful views of the river and its valley. You’ll be surrounded by plenty of autumn colours thanks to the sugar maple, black cherry, white and red oak trees.

The Fanshawe Lake trail circles 20 km all around the Fanshawe Reservoir, through mature forests and open meadows. You can also enjoy two trails designated for hikers only.

Encircling the peat bog are mature red and silver maples, and white pine and that contrast vibrantly against white birch in autumn. The peat bogs are one of the most southerly acidic bogs in Canada. The area also contains several rare species of plants including four types of carnivorous plants.

Sycamore, poplars and willows grow along open meadows and riverwoods. In the lower wet areas, dogwood and willow trees grow wild. The valley slopes support poplar, hackberry, bur oak and sugar maples; the number one fall favourite in Ontario.

Remember trail etiquette; take only pictures, leave only footprints and only use the marked trails. Enjoy!