After visiting a few conservation areas, this is by far my favourite so far. The admission fee is…read more$15 for car and driver + $5 for each passenger. If you are looking for a place to have a family outdoor gathering with plenty of space for the kids to play, this is the place. The best part is the view of the lake is spectacular. It was so quaint and peaceful! We strolled along the lake and then just relaxed in the Marina picnic area for lunch. Considering it was a Thanksgiving long weekend, this place was relatively quiet. It's definitely a hidden gem.

My friend told me about this park and I planned a day out with my family. We packed our own food as…read morewe didn't see any BBQ pits, but you can make bbq there if you'd like with your own equipment. It's an enormous park which has plenty of trails, picnic benches, and activities to do such as a small beach, kayaking or swimming in the lake, or playing sports or games with friends and family in the parks. There is even a horse trail! Pet friendly and even when the park is full, it does not feel congested. Parking is $15 for vehicle and driver plus $5 per passenger. I found this to be a bit expensive.

Managed to fit in one more hike this year! There's a few trails here but we only managed to hike…read morethe Main Loop which was 3.4K. It was definitely a good trail with a few up and down slopes so be careful if you are going now during the winter. And it is a perfect trail if you want to get about 8,000 steps! I definitely want to come back and try out the other trails and I'm sure this place is beautiful in the summer and fall.

I am fairly certain I was hiking in the conservation area on the weekend. Truth is I didn't see a…read moreton of signage where we parked, but my friend who was more familiar with the area mentioned we would be walking part of the Bruce Trail. The path we walked was wide and clear, but the gravel was larger rocks. It was also SO hilly. Lot's of mountain bikers passed us which makes sense as I think this must be a popular biking spot. It was pretty hilly with large incline and decline - definitely a workout!

Very dated houseboat. We were crammed into the boat like sardines. There should be waaaay more…read morespace to move inside, but they have maximized how many paying customers per boat, so no wiggle room at all. Pouring rain, there was rain dripping into the centre of the boat. There was a hair in my salad. I had beef dinner, my husband had chicken. Both were less than good. I left most of my plate. Supposed to be choice of apple pie crumble or strawberry shortcake. The entire group was given strawberry shortcake. Coffee was bad. I didn't finish dessert or coffee. The boat felt dirty. They should really invest in new boats. The food should be better. The only thing that was good was the fresh bread. The captain of the boat gave us facts about the river, and interesting points about people that were born in the area, loon sightings, etc. The problem is that there is nothing interesting about the Grand River. It couldn't have been less interesting. Gift shop was like it was stuck in a time warp. All knitted, crocheted and sewn items that were possibly made 40 years ago. I felt like I had been teleported back to the eighties. Very disappointing and I do not recommend.

The Cruise was basic with not much to see but it was good to get some history about the area…read more The food was good and the staff were adequate. I was super full. Mostly an older, white crowd taking this tour. It was relaxing and I enjoyed it. I would recommend it.

Not worth the money. Driving in with the wife cost us $22. And for what? Just a walk around some…read morepaths and see the falls from a distance. You're not allowed to go to the foot of the falls. Unless you want to walk your mutt or bring the kiddos to throw the frisbee around, this was plain Jane dull for us. SIGH.

I was in the area with family in August a couple of years back. We were hiking around the trails in…read morethe area. There's a small fee to enter and park ($11/vehicle, $4.40 walking in). It's not too bad for vehicle with at least 3 people. There's lots of parking nearby. Trails by Tews and Webster's Falls are pretty well maintained and quiet. They are pretty short so it's should good for anyone who doesn't like long hikes. Also, there are picnic benches if you are planning to bring food. I feel like they are somewhere you go in the spring or autumn. You would see the leaves being colors and more water flowing over the Falls.

Spot is easy to get to, not a long walk and perfect to relax at!!! Would recommend to just stop and…read moresee, or spend a few hours at just enjoying it.

We visited the Great Falls during a waterfalls trip in the Hamilton area in fall 2013. The Great…read moreFalls is also known as the Grindstone Falls or the Waterdown Falls. It is located in the old Waterdown, Ontario that is now merged into City of Hamilton. It is a curtain fall that is 10m high and 5m wide. It is beautiful, powerful and breathtaking. To get to the Great Falls, go south on Mills Street North, go under a railway bridge, park at the Smokey Hollow Park on the right. You have arrived at the entrance of a hiking trail that leads to the Great Falls.

Nice relaxing park to be in during the summer. Especially when there's a nice cool breeze in the…read moreair. It's just pure zen to admire the view with a combination of boats, ducks, geese, and swan. You get there early enough and there's plentiful parking spots for your vehicle. We left during the early part of the afternoon and that's when we noticed ppl circling for parking spots. Be the early bird! That's the advice - And bring a great pair of walking shoes.

What a nice place to go for a walk. Love the view of the water and the many trees around. Lots of…read moregeese to see and the paved walkway is convenient. There are benches to sit on near the water too. We walked in the fall with all the colorful leaves and it was quite the sight to see.

Fantastic gardens just between Burlington and Hamilton. And right now with the Anchorball exhibit…read moreon, even more interesting to check out. So many different plants and flowers in this beautiful place. Lots of different paths to follow including a healing garden. There is also a wonderful little Tea House in the back where you can have a bite or afternoon tea. (Recommend reservations especially on weekends). Parking on site. Wear your walking shoes!

Was it worth the drive to Burlington? I guess. The RBG was alright but you have to go during the…read moreright time. We went when the cherry blossoms were beginning to bloom but it was a tad bit early for the other floral arrangements to bloom in their outdoor gardens so it still felt winter-like. We started at one location early in the morning with the Arboretum. That's where you pay $25 to drive your vehicle in. Parking is ample early in the morning but when we left an hour or two later, there was a conga line of vehicles waiting to get in. So, yes you have to be there at least at around 8 AM if you don't want to wait in line or find parking. Parking is free at the main RBG region with their inside greenhouse region plus their outside garden. What I didn't like was that you had to drive out afterwards to go to the Rock Garden where you had to show your tickets again for entrance. Parking was still free though. So, overall, a lot of driving from one location to another (at least three) and a lot of walking. If you want to bring slow-walking seniors, good luck. It's beautiful scenery but a lot of walking involved.

We stopped by for a walk and to check out the harbour front. There's a playground and splash pad…read morefor children to play in. The hours of operation of the splash pad indicated 9 am to 9 pm. There was a boat along with a jungle gym on either side to explore and play on.

Took time to get some exercise taking a walk in the park. Lots of pathways to follow but watch…read moreyour step lest you step on geese droppings. There is a tug boat play area for kids! Turn them loose to tire them out. A marina lines the park with lots of boat slips. The Leander Boat Club calls this park home. There is free parking and plenty of places to sit down and rest.