Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Milton

"This park is probably where i’ve spent the most time shooting, so many sunsets and sunrises, it’s a great place during the summer to take a stroll and catch some views. If you happen to find yourself in the area on a Wednesday , Hamilton’s very own Jonny Blonde sets up the food truck and has amazing food with an amazing view. But don’t take my word for it here’s a video i created for “Dinner with a view"

"Sam Lawrence Park holds beautiful views of Burlington Bay and city skyline. Around the premises there a variety of wildflowers, rocks paths, and gardens."

"(Or maybe it only seems like a hidden gem because we’re from the other end of the city?) Either way, it’s a waterfall that’s not to be missed!. Located in Waterdown, it’s an impressive waterfall, whether you view it from the lookout platform, or take the trail down and view the waterfall from below. The path continues along the creek for awhile and is part of the Bruce Trail."

"And I’m not picking favourites here, but I’ve saved one of the best for last. The Smokey Hollow Waterfall is one of most easily accessible Hamilton waterfalls. Technically, this waterfall is in the town of Waterdown, between Dundas and Burlington."

"We love the fast-moving waterfall at Smokey Hollow for lots of reasons. It makes for great photos, has a convenient viewing platform, and is surrounded by the Bruce Trail. Parking is on Mill Street, not far from Highway 5 in Waterdown."

"This blessed natural area contains two beautiful waterfalls: Webster's and Tews Falls. Webster's is a gorgeous tiered waterfall and Tews, which towers at 41 metres, is a rival to the grand Niagara Falls. Spellbinding views of the gorge await the awestruck visitor at the Spencer George Conservation Area."

"This tiered waterfall also called Webster Falls is one of the most beautiful places in Ontario. Its geological formations are one reason why you need to visit this place. It will never disappoint you."

"Learn More This beautiful lake setting on the Niagara Escarpment has it all including hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, and biking. Unique offerings include disc golf (think golf but with a Frisbee) and plenty of space to launch your canoe, kayak or paddle board. Pine-filled forest and meadow trails surround the area."

"Over 10K of hiking trails with other activities available, including swimming, disc golf, fishing, and biking. There is also a bakery nearby for a post-hike treat."

"Valens Conservation Area has camping (225 campsites) and cabins to rent. Spend the day fishing in the reservoir for native species like Northern pike and smallmouth bass, or take a refreshing swim in the lake. Explore 10 kilometres of trails, a 300-metre wetland boardwalk (an ideal setting for taking photos), or climb the observation tower."

"For those that are looking for either hiking trails or a nice place to cycle, Dundas Valley Conservation Area is the perfect spot. This beautiful area will certainly put you in touch with nature, as you walk for miles along the hiking trails. Here you can bring your dog for a walk or take your family out for a nice picnic."

"The Junction’s Indie Ale House is a small, independent craft brewery putting their creativity and love of beer to good use in creating a selection of brews that veer off the traditional path – in a good way. The always-busy restaurant is where you’ll find elevated pub fare, hearty mains perfect for soaking up the beer and crispy, thin crust pizzas."

"Believe it or not, the Junction was dry from 1904 until two-freaking-thousand. But the neighbourhood is now home to five breweries, and Indie Alehouse has been plying the west end with beer for the last six years. They’re at their best when they’re experimenting."

"Fairweather has only been open since May of 2017 but they have already established themselves as one of the top breweries in the city. They have ten taps with a constantly rotating selection of beers ranging from IPAs to sours, saisons to porters. If you find yourself in the McMaster area, this and Grain & Grit (only a two minute walk away) are musts for grabbing your craft beer fix."

"This brewery features a bottle shop and taproom, including a patio with 60 seats as well as 10,000 sq. ft. brewing facility. They offer different types of beer like oak-aged and fruited beers, classic continental lagers, IPAs, silky stouts and porters, and more."

"A post shared by George Longley (@george_art_longley) on Apr 26, 2018 at 1:49pm PDT. Just a tiny trek outside the city and you can check out Centennial Park Conservatory. It can be accessed between 10 a.m."

"Located in the west end of Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario is Sunnyside Park, one of a series of parks along the city’s scenic waterfront. There’s a boardwalk for pedestrians and the Martin Goodman Trail for cyclists and anyone on rollerblades, making this an excellent park for walkers and joggers, or anyone who wants to get moving outdoors. If you get hungry or thirsty (May to mid-September) Sunnyside Pavilion has a sprawling beachfront patio, and if you need to cool off, do it in Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool or jump in the lake (depending on water quality)."

"You may have wondered what that beautiful looking beach park is off to your right as you drive (or crawl in traffic) along the Gardiner Expressway into downtown Toronto. This is Sunnyside Park, once the site of a massive amusement park from 1922 to 1950. Today it's a recreational oasis for Torontonians."

"Allin Mikuna Soups is a family owned and operated business in Etobicoke that’s vegetarian and mostly vegan. They’ve got vegan burgers, empanadas, bowls, and of course, soups. You can also buy some of their soup mixes to make their soup at home."