Located within the headwaters of the Don and Humber Rivers, Vaughan residents have the unique opportunity to enjoy "nature" in the City. To take full advantage of our natural environment, the City of Vaughan, in cooperation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is developing a continuous trail system with planned links to communities and open spaces. Vaughan offers a variety of outdoor leisure opportunities through its parks and open space systems. With approximately 300 hectares (740 acres) of active parkland, ranging from local neighbourhood parks and parkettes to large sports parks and natural open spaces, the City of Vaughan has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. In addition to playgrounds, water play features and sports fields, the City also operates the Uplands Golf and Ski Centre in Thornhill.

Click the below links for more information on the trail system:
Humber Trail
Bartley Smith Greenway

Kortright Conservation Area

Kortright Centre is Canada's largest environmental centre and is located within the Kortright Conservation Area. Open year round, the centre offers numerous public and group "back to nature" programs. The conservation area has over 18 kilometres (11 miles) of trails through mixed woods and open parkland.

Tel: (905) 832-2289

Boyd Conservation Area

Located on Islington Avenue, north of Highway #7, the Boyd Conservation Area is situated on 96 hectares (237 acres). It offers a number of designated nature trail for hiking and walking.

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