Trails and Conservation Areas
Trails
More than 350 kilometres of recreational trails weave throughout Durham Region.
From the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Durham’s trails offer beautiful landscapes and fabulous four-season recreational opportunities.
Interactive trails map and Durham Trails Guide
Explore our interactive trails map or download the Durham Trails Guide.
Conservation Areas
| Beaver River Wetland Conservation Area - Brock and Uxbridge |
| Bowmanville Westside Marshes Conservation Area - Clarington |
| Crow's Pass Conservation Area - Scugog |
| Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area - Scugog |
| Enniskillen Conservation Area - Clarington |
| Greenwood Conservation Area - Ajax |
| Heber Down Conservation Area - Whitby |
| Long Sault Conservation Area - Clarington |
| Lynde Shores Conservation Area - Whitby |
| Petticoat Creek Conservation Area - Pickering |
| Purple Woods Conservation Area - Oshawa |
Municipal resources
Visit the following websites for municipal trail information:
- Town of Ajax
- Township of Brock
- Municipality of Clarington
- City of Oshawa
- City of Pickering
- Township of Scugog
- Township of Uxbridge
- Town of Whitby
Conservation Authorities
Conservation authorities in Durham host more than 300 kilometres of trails. Visit websites for more information:
- Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
- Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA)
- Kawartha Conservation
- Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Beaver River Wetland
- Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Beaverton Dam
- Toronto and Region Conservation Parks and Recreation (TRCA)
Other trail resources
For more trails maps, amenities, recreational use suggestions, itineraries and more, visit the following websites:
- Waterfront Regeneration Trust – Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
- Greenbelt Foundation
- Green Durham
- Township of Uxbridge
- Ontario Trails Council
Parks
Visit the following websites for complete lists of municipal parks and open spaces in which to relax or stay active:
- Town of Ajax
- Township of Brock
- Municipality of Clarington
- City of Oshawa
- City of Pickering
- Township of Scugog
- Township of Uxbridge
- Town of Whitby
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