A bit hard to find you can only get in if your driving east bond…read more I LOVE this trail there's a great place to jump into the river and it's very shallow but be careful there is a drop. I don't go in deep but my girl Bella is a good swimmer and there's no stopping her. There's a few briges that I like to sit on and watch the river run. Lots of vaulters so I keep moving so I don't become a meal.

really well kept trails, even in the fall months when stuff is flying everywhere, and what a…read morebeautiful view of everything as well. a little bit of a backstory is that I walked the trails because I went up to ET seton park and just couldn't find a normal route back to normal ground. all of the trials and makings are still visibile from the pan am games. some of the access points back to the city are under construction but a damn good path for running or walking. the views alone are amazing being in the valley.

Gets bonus points for being close to downtown. It can be really busy in the weekends and…read moreafternoons, but if you go before work in the morning you can have the whole trail system to yourself. The trails can be really challenging especially for new riders. Although I haven't tried it before, I think they do group rides on Tuesday evenings in the summer. My favourite trail is catalyst. It can be a bit tricky to find the first time you go. You have to go through the "ridge" (which is the first trail) which ends in a parking lot. You have to head down the road and make a left onto a trail when you get close to the creek (I think it is taylor creek, but not sure). Follow that trail until you get to a switch-back and then head back east when you get to the top of the switchback (head away from the footbridge). Please wear a helmet if you are going. As I said, these trails can be tricky, and I have hurt myself a couple of times with bad bails. Things could have been really bad if I wasn't wearing a helmet.

Great place for a hike. The trail had varying terrains which adds adds to the interest of the…read morehike. Nice trees and views.

I've been looking for hiking trails in the GTA and stumbled upon the Oak Ridges Corridor…read moreConservation Reserve. I started at the southeast corner of the reserve and explored the whole east side. There are several small parking lots near the trails. I parked on Bridgewater Drive, just south of Stouffville Road, and headed north towards Jefferson Forest. The trails by Jefferson Forest aren't well marked and are mainly used for mountain biking. It was a bit difficult to figure out which direction to go and was difficult to find this trail off of the main trail. The trail from Jefferson Forest is shaded by trees and the ground is packed dirt. The trail rises and falls in places, but there is no significant elevation change. What I liked about the trail was the change in scenery. At times, I felt like I was walking through the Shire. There seems to be an attempt to grow different trees in the area, so at times it looks like a tree farm. You'll see perfectly formed rows of trees, such as evergreens. Once you reach the main trail, it turns into well-maintained gravel. I traveled northeast towards Oak Ridges Community Centre. The trail goes through a clearing before you start seeing civilization again. The trail passes by neighborhoods of cookie-cutter suburban homes and even passes behind some of the homes. There are several apple trees along the path before reaching the northeast parking lot at Bethesda Sideroad. I tried to head towards Swan Lake, but there is no visible public access from the road. Overall, I thought the trail was well-maintained and enjoyed a nature hike in the middle of suburbia.

Brought my vintage road-wreck in for a spruce-up. Erik's wise counsel prevented me from blowing a…read morewhole lot of money on it - vintage as in years only... I compromised on my wish list and only did what was necessary to enjoy the bike for a while more. Runs like a charm.

I met Eric back in 2014 and I had an issue with my mountain bike. Amazingly, he came to my house…read moreand took the bike to his workshop. His customer service is second to none and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

This is a lovely hike early in the day. Tons of stairs, you have to go up them on the way back…read more The path is fairly well marked, but has plenty of areas with a drop off so pay attention. I'm pretty familiar with this hike and enjoy it. Easy parking nearby.

Devil's Hole State Park is just a short distance from Whirlpool State Park…read more Tip: From the overlook, you can't see Devil's Hole; you'll have to hike down the trail to see it. The rocks along the wall on the trail are VERY sharp, so excercise caution while you're hiking here - it's a LONG way to the store for band-aids ;-)

Got my first bike in a long while and I'm so happy I did. The owner Andy is so friendly, patient…read moreand knowledgeable, and not pushy at all. He took the time to answer all my questions (silly ones and all) and was honest in the advice he gave. All of Andy's staff are also helpful and knowledgeable especially Ryan who took the time to help me pick out the perfect bike helmet while Andy was getting my bike ready. Before making the purchase, he asked great questions to determine what type of bike would fit my needs then showed me to those types of models. I was able to ride a couple of bikes to get a feel for the difference and determine which I liked better. In the end I went with the purple 2017 Specialized Vita model in small. It rides so smooth, is comfortable and brings back that feeling of freedom, pure joy and FUN! I had forgotten how amazing it feels to ride a bicycle since I haven't had one in over 25 years!! I'm so looking forward to taking this awesome piece of perfection on the road. If you're looking for a great bike shop to buy a bike or get your bike repaired or serviced, definitely check out The Bike Asylum in Stouffville. You will have an awesome experience with superb customer service!!!

From the owner: Road bikes, mountain bikes, city/hybrid bikes, kid's bikes, BMX. Specialized, Norco, Masi,…read moreBianchi, Wilier Triestina, Haro BMX, We The People BMX and more. Full maintenance and repair services. Wheel building, Bike sizing. Clothing and accessories. Also the home of The Bike Asylum Cycling Club!

Gord and I went snowshoeing at Hardwood Ski & Bike today…read more We started on the Lookout Trail (this trail takes you to the Lookout where on a clear day you can see Barrie and Lake Simcoe), then hooked onto the Fox Trail (this trail makes its way to Janet's Gateway at the top of the property before coming back downhill to the chalet) when the Lookout Trail ended and then took the Lynx Trail (starts at the main chalet and takes you on a great loop through some old hardwood forest) back to the chalet. It was a gorgeous day to be outside ... sunny and 0C/32F. We were snowshoeing for about 2.5 hours and did about 6km. The trails meander through the woods and varied between being flat and hilly ... some the hills are tough (but fun). There was about a foot of snow. At times, the ski and snowshoe trails ran parallel to each other and we sometimes had to cross over the ski trails to stay on the snowshoe trails. It took us about 1.5 hours to get to the lookout ... a lot uphill. It was a fun fun day! No doubt we'll all have a great sleep tonight!

Bike ride with the pro mtb racer.. Love the place! Very well-maintained area, friendly staff. Lots…read moreof trails to choose from, from beginner to advance level. All of the trails are well marked and one-way so no need to worry for any collision. They have different mountain bikes for rent and for sale as well.. Had so much fun trying the trails. The nice n easy course, sprockids, crank'd, fun course, sidewinder course and the bmx trail!!! Amazing place!! A bientot!!

The conservation park has a lot to offer: Tree Trekking, trails that continue along the lake,…read moreexercise equipment, lots of parking space and huge picnic and bbq area with lots of picnic tables, with all the safety measures in place; designated place to throw away ashes, big garbage bins. Good for all seasons

We visited on Labour Day to reconnect with nature and decompress a bit…read more As expected the park was very busy but once we started walking on the nature trails, we didn't encounter too many people on our journey around the lake. It was so relaxing walking by the water and through the forest. The weather was perfect, not too hot and not too cold - just right! We walked by many families fishing at the river and also noticed the tree top trekking/zip line above. We want to return to try this next time! There were families having BBQ's at picnic sites which were reserved (guessing you can book them online/through the park ahead of time). They also had a splash pad and pool - wish we brought our bathing suits!! They also had an ice cream truck positioned close to the splash pad and you know we had to get some dipped cones after our hike in the woods. Bring your bills/coins - the truck is cash only. Note, if you have one of the Canada 150 park passes, it does not work for free entry here. For entry for four adults we paid $26. All in all, Heart Lake is a lovely place to visit super close to Brampton.

The closest park in our neighborhood! Timg but mighty and a 13 kms long trail! Yay! Park by the…read moreriver under the shade of long and wide trees! Ethical fishing ground! Some parking. Just next to bovaird! What else would you want! Having a 15 months old, its an ideal palcr for us to take her every evening and feed her on the mat by the river better than shwoing her tv and cellphone