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Planning a trip outdoors? Contact Tourism Oxford
For a list of clubs, organizations and nature groups contact information, see inside
580 Bruin Blvd. Woodstock, ON N4V 1E5 Phone: 519-539-9800 x3355 or 1-866-801-7368
tourism@oxfordcounty.ca | www.tourismoxford.ca
By using this map, readers demonstrate they have read and understood the safety rules and disclaimer. These trails, activities and locations are suggestions
only. People are participating in activities at their own risk. Trail and natural area conditions may vary from time of map printing. Caution and common sense must be used when enjoying the outdoors. Oxford County does not assume any
liability whatsoever for people enjoying the outdoor activities and locations listed. Oxford County is not responsible for any loss, costs or expenses incurred
by individuals when enjoying outdoor activities and locations listed.
TRAILS, BIRDING & MORE
Seek & Explore the many
species of
Birds and Nature Trails in
Oxford County!
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Keeping nature clean packing up waste you fnd
Giving wildlife space
Staying on the trails and avoiding them during
wet/muddy periods
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Working Towards a Sustainable Future
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in Oxford County
Oxford County is emerging as a leader in sustainable
growth through the Future Oxford Community
Sustainability Plan. We’re doing this by:
Achieving 100% renewable energy by 2050
Working towards zero waste by 2025
Investing in electric vehicle charging
Building energy efcient, net-zero municipal
Restoring local wetlands and creating natural
spaces that support biodiversity
Advocating for a sustainable transportation
Working towards greater community wellbeing,
including zero poverty in our community
On The Water 1 Butternut Woods ( 1 km) (linear)
Main Access: Cafyn St.
Enjoy a gentle hike through a hardwood forest.
Uses: H | B | S | SK | Primary Surface: M | Open: All year
2 Halls Creek Trail (Elm Hurst) (.7 km) (linear)
1 Borden Crescent (Trans Canada Trail) (1 km) ( linear)
Main Access: John Pound Road and Borden Crescent
At the south end of Participark, the trail goes up to Baldwin St. and goes a short distance, west on Baldwin St. The trail continues south of Baldwin St. to Borden Cres. and John Pound Rd. It then
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600Oxford County is follows the north side of John Pound Rd. to a shared underpass.0 150 300 Uses: H | B | Primary Surface: G | Open: Apr 30 - Nov 1
Main Access: 415 Harris St., Ingersoll
2 Cadman Park Tillsonburg Conservation Area (1 km) (loop)A short scenic trail along Halls Creek as it meanders through Elm Hurst Inn and Spa property.ofering plenty of NORTH ST ENORTH ST W Main Access: 27 Hillyndale Crescent, TillsonburgBROWNSVILLE RD
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Use: H | Primary Surface: N | Open: All year, m | B
3 Ingersoll Commuter Trail (1.7 km) (linear)
Experience the fora and fauna. Enjoy a small picnic area and scattered mature shade trees in a very peaceful setting.NORMAN
enjoy the water.
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(4Main Access: Ingersoll St. 3 Carroll Trail (Trans Canada Trail) (5 km) (loop)A commuter trail along Ingersoll Street.
Main Access: 106 Wonham St., South, Ingersoll
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Paddling: Main Access: 21 Van Street, TillsonburgUses: H | B | S | SK | Primary Surface: P | Open: All year
4 John Lawson Trail (2.75 km) (loop)
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Full of beautiful vistas and bridges to cross, there is anTo explore the water by canoe or kayak visit local conservation opportunity to see wildlife as well as some signifcantFOURTH ST
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areas (rentals available). Pittock and Wildwood Conservation Carolinian trees; even a major railroad trestle from the 1880’s. GIBSON Uses: H | B | Primary Surface: G | Open: Apr 30 - Nov 1 | mPINE STAreas also ofer paddle-in camping for a backcountry feel. HEMLOCKHike along the south bank of the Thames River through meadow and
forested areas. Of Leash Dog Park and Mini Putt located along trail.
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Uses: H | B | Primary Surface: G | Open: Apr 30 - Nov 1 | m | B spring, so always check fow rates before heading out. BROCK ST EMain Access: 64 Rossiter Rd., Ingersoll
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5 Youth Start (Millennium Trail System) (2.8 km) (loop)
Start Park
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PHELAN ST Main Access: 132 Dundas St., Woodstock Brick Ponds Part of the Millennium Trail system along the banks of the
Thames River, through mixed hardwood and softwood forests, marshland and some retired agricultural areas.
TOWERLINE RD Uses: H | B | SK | S | Birding | Primary Surface: M
Open: All year | m | B
Learn more at FutureOxford.ca PARKINSON RD
6 Hickson Trail (10 km) (linear)
Main Access: 89 Loveys St., E, Hickson
A railline trail that passes through woodlot, meadow, and farmland.
Uses: H | B | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: N
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5 Participark (Trans Canada Trail) (2 km) (linear)www.thamesriver.on.ca www.grandriver.ca !1
Main Access: 55 Concession Street West, Tillsonburg
www.lprca.on.ca Step onto the Trans Canada Trail at Participark. There is access to downtown shopping via an exit to Washington Grand Avenue.
Main Access: 48 King St., E, Ingersoll
Uses: H | B | Primary Surface: P | Open: All year, m | B
DUNCAN STFishing: Ontario Family Fishing Events are an opportunity for
Uses: H | B | Primary Surface: G | Open: Apr 30 - Nov 1 | m | BThis trail extends from the downtown gazebo, through several parks, past the arts centre to the Cheese Museum. In November and December enjoy the winter light display.6
6 Trans Canada/The Great Trail (17 km) (linear)!3 TOWN LINE RDPRESSEY RDPARK AVE FULLER DRCanadian residents to fsh Ontario waters without the Main Access: Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg (just south of North St.)SPRUCE ST
otherwise mandatory fshing license tag or Outdoors Card. Travel the Great Trail in Oxford. It is mainly a rail trail with a few roadway sections. Horseback riding allowed on the old CASOVisit www.OntarioFamilyFishing.com to see upcoming winter
& summer dates. During all other time periods, Canadian Big Otter Creek rail line. Tillsonburg has side trails to explore the community.
Uses: H | B | S | Primary Surface: G | Open: Year Round | m residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must
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7 Veterans Memorial Walkway (1.9 km) (linear) purchase a valid fshing license to legally fsh in Ontario.
Access Point Primary Access Point On-Road Trail 3 2Purchase at www.serviceontario.ca, your local CL ARKE RD
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• This lit trail intersects Participark over the Kinsmen Bridge to– – – – –––– – – – –Service Ontario Centre or a licensed issuer. downtown shopping and services.
Trail Uses: Trail Uses: H = Hike
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Primary Trail Surface (expect boardwalks & multiple surfaces)
G = Gravel or M = Mixed N = Natural P = PavedP = Pavedat no cost. TackleShare will provide you with the equipment and
knowledge you need to start fshing.
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Trail Amenities: For a list of all TackleShare locations check out: www.tackleshare.com
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1 Burgess Park (Millennium Trail System) (5.9 km) (loop)About Oxford County Get outside and embrace nature by exploring the many trails
and outdoor activities available in Oxford County. We are home
to four watersheds with over 160 km of trails and over 3000
hectares of parks and natural areas to explore.
Spread Your Love for the Great Outdoors by:
• Ditching the plastic water bottle in favour
of a reusable one
!6 Main Access: 403 Tecumseh St., WoodstockLegend
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Trail Uses: H = Hike
Open: All year | m | B S = Snowshoe SK• = Ski
Oxford Country is very unique as it is located in the Carolinian Life 2 Husky Trail (Pittock Conservation Area)-(5 km) (loop)Primary Trail Surface (expect boardwalks & multiple surfaces)
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•Zone and two of Ontario’s Forest Regions; the Deciduous ForestTRAILS, BIRDING & MORE Main Access: 221 Pittock Park Rd., Woodstock
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TOWNSHIP ROAD 3Pittock Conservation Area (Entrance)home to some of the most unique nature in North America.
Take a hike on one of our many great trails, paddle our
watersheds, observe the birds and wildlife, see everything •
Uses: H | B | Birding | Primary Surface: NB = Washroom
R Open: Park operation dates | B Fee/Pass: All trail users must have a day/seasons pass
Oxford County has to ofer and experience the beauty of nature 3 Lions Trail (Millennium Trail System) (1.7 km) (loop)• for yourself. Main Access: 41 Dundas St., Woodstock
• Thames River South Branch Along the banks of the Thames River, through mixed hardwood andPlease use this guide to fnd new ways to enjoy the great softwood forests and marshland. A good trail for wildlife viewing.infrastructure DEVONSHIRE AVE TOWNSHIP ROAD 2
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Caring about the Environment Health and Safety TipsClubs List Exploring the great outdoors is fun, but always keep safety inCarolinian Canada Coalition
mind. Tell someone where you are going, when you will return www.caroliniancanada.ca
and who to call if you are overdue. Read on for more information FutureOxford to help you enjoy the great outdoors with safety in mind.
“There’s no need to be alone!
Oxford County is home to several outdoors
www.Futureoxford.ca Don’t forget Thames River Cleanup www.thamesrivercleanup.ca
Transition to less Wasteclubs that enjoy everything from birding Insect Water in awww.facebook.com/TransitionToLessWaste Binoculars Protective Hiking
repellent reusable bottleand environmental studies to cycling and for birding Clothing ShoesSun Screen - no plastic please!Woodstock Environment Advisory Committee
www.cityofwoodstock.cagear specialty. Check out our list below to Tick and Mosquito Safety • Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants: light coloured clothing
find a club that suits you.” made of a tightly woven material is best.Equipment and Outftters • Use an insect repellent containing DEET and apply
Grand Experiences according to the manufacturer’s directions.
www.grand-experiences.com 519-442-3654Nature Clubs What is Lyme disease and how does it spread?Otter Valley Paddle Sports
Avon Trail www.otterpaddle.com 519-688-7330 Lyme disease (LD) is a tick-transmitted disease that can afectContinues
(!1 to Perth people and animals. Black-legged ticks specifcally, carryOxford Source for Sports(14 LD. Ticks are most likely to transmit infections after being
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attached for more than 24 hours. Therefore, early detectionPedal Power and removal of ticks is one of the best ways to prevent LD.www.pedalpower.ca 519-539-3681 However, ticks are hard to spot due to their small size; so,
Snowmobile & ATV Clubs it is important to check your body often. For people, the symptoms of LD vary greatly, and may be fu-like in nature. A red “bull’s-eye” rash is the biggest indicator, and appears
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Ingersoll Nature Club www.ingersollnatureclub.com
Woodstock Field Naturalists Club www.woodstockfeldnaturalists.org
Cycling ClubsHarrington Pond
in 70-80% of cases. Should you or your child experience anyGreat Lakes ATV Club of these symptoms, seek medical attention.Silver Spokes Cycling Club (Tillsonburg) www.glatv.caHickson Trail
• Bites are painless, and hard to detect.• Check your body after being in tall grass or forested rural
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Woodstock Cycle Club District 5 areas.www.woodstockcyclingclub.ca www.ofscdistrict5.com • USE TWEEZERS TO PULL THEM OFF AT THE BASE.
Black • Bring it to Southwestern Public Health in a container
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BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM Conservation Authorities Maple Lake
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Water Safetywww.grandriver.ca 519-621-2761Legend Birding TrailsBurgess Lake • Check the forecast before you go out. Return to shoreLong Point Region Conservation AuthorityAccess Point Primary Access Point Trail On-Road Trail immediately if you detect bad weather.Buck Pond
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• www.lprca.on.ca 519-842-4242
•INNERKIP • Properly load your boat. An unbalanced or overloaded boat–––– – – – – Upper Thames River Conservation Authority could take on water or capsize.ZORRA TOWNSHIP ROAD 5Trotters Lake KINTORE
Trail Uses: www.thamesriver.on.ca 519-451-2800 • Check water levels and fow rate before heading out.H = Hike B = Bike S = Snowshoe SK = Ski www.thamesriver.on.caPine Pond
Oxford County Trails Council www.lprca.on.caPrimary Trail Surface (expect boardwalks & multiple surfaces)
www.grandriver.caG = Gravel or M = Mixed N = Natural P = PavedB A community-based, non-proft organization working for the Screenings (soil/mulch) • Swim with a buddy – do not swim alone.development, coordination, linking, preservation and use ofA
PRINCETONCBurgessPark Trail Amenities: trails in Oxford County. • Always ensure you have the appropriate safety gear with you.
!9 www.oxfordcountytrailscouncil.ca • Always wear a lifejacket when boating.m = Parking B = Washroom • Stay seated.
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Birds...BEACHVILLE 1 Avon Trail (19 km) (linear) 8 Oxford Thames River Trail (3.5 km) (linear)
Main Access: 3995 Line 9, St. Marys Main Access: 454779 45 line Beachville
An 113km scenic trail that runs from St. Mary’s to Conestogo providing Nestled between two railway lines travel along the Thames River pastR
a link between the Thames Valley and Grand Valley trail. The west end meadows and wetland. Head East for a hilltop view and gazebo or WestOXFORD CENTRE Due to our life zone position, Oxford is home to a splendid varietyof the trail in Oxford County starts at Wildwood Conservation Area. into Beachville.L RD
Uses: H | Birding | Primary Surface: M | Open: Jan 1 - Oct 31 Uses: H | B | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: M | Open: All Year | m of birds. With a total of 321 recorded bird species in the area, Closed: November and December (hunting season)
9 Princeton Fitness Trail (1 km) (loop) you’re bound to see a variety on the sand plains to the south or inCURRIES RD
2 Chesney Wilderness Area (1.9 km) (loop) Main Access: 35 Main St., West Princeton. the scattered wetlands and artifcial reservoirs to the north.S HILL RDGUNN'
Main Access: 806321 Oxford Road 29, Innerkip Enjoy a leisurely, looped walk and stop at various pieces of outdoor ftness equipment along the trail.A natural area located just east of Woodstock with a large number ofSUBSTATION RD
mature hemlock trees. Uses: | H | B | Primary Surface: G | Open: All year | m Cooper’s Hawk Ruby-throated Hummingbird Horned Lark Cedar Waxwing Indigo BuntingCommon
Uses: H | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: N | Open: All year Red-tailed Hawk Red-bellied Woodpecker Tree Swallow Yellow Warbler Red-winged Blackbird10 Toyota Trail (1.7 km) (loop)
3 Embro Pond Conservation Area (2.4 km) (loop) Canada Goose Kildeer Downy woodpecker Barn Swallow Ovenbird Common GrackleMain Access: 775275 Blandford RoadBURGESSVILLE
Main Access: 843972 Rd., 84 Embro An extension of the Vansittart Woods trail network on Toyota Woodstock Mute Swan Spotted Sandpiper Hairy Woodpecker Black-capped Chicadee Northern Waterthrush Brown-headed Cowbird SALFORD
property through open meadow, upland forest and wooded wetland.SALFORD RDSALFORD RD A breeding ground for the Cerulean Warbler. Choose from several loops Wood Duck American Woodcock Northern Flicker White-breasted Nuthatch Common Yellowthroat Baltimore Oriole the distance you desire. Picnic area and pond on site. Uses: H | Primary Surface: M
Wild Turkey Ring-billed Gull Great Crested Flycatcher Brown Creeper Chipping Sparrow House Finch Uses: H | B | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: N | Open: All year Open: All year (After 3 pm on weekdays, All day on weekends) mEVERGREEN ST
Double-crested Cormorant Herring Gull Eastern Kingbird House Wren Song Sparrow American GoldfnchMud Lake
SOUTH-WEST 4 Harrington Conservation Area (1 km) (loop) 11 Trans Canada/The Great Trail (17 km Rail Trail) (linear) Great Blue Heron Rock Pigeon Warbling Vireo American Robin Swamp Sparrow House SparrowNORWICHQUAKER STEBENEZER RD
NORWICH Main Access: Elizabeth St., Harrington Main Access: Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg (just south of North St.) Green Heron Mourning Dove Red-eyed Vireo Gray Catbird Dark-eyed Junco Otter Creek This trail encircles the Harrington Mill Pond, crosses Trout Creek, and Travel the Great Trail in Oxford. It is mainly a rail trail with a few
partially follows Victoria Street. Tours of the Harrington Grist Mill can Turkey Vulture Eastern Screech owl Blue Jay Brown Thrasher Northern Cardinalroadway sections. Horseback riding allowed on the old CASONORWICH RDMOUNT ELGIN RD
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be arranged, by appointment. rail line. Tillsonburg has side trails to explore the community. Sharp-shinned Hawk Great Horned owl American Crow European Starling Rose-breasted GrosbeakMOUNT ELGIN CALEY RD
Uses: H | SK | Primary Surface: M | Open: All year | m Uses: H | B | S | SK | Primary Surface: G | Open: Year Round | m PLEASANT VALLEY RDDANIEL RD
5 Hickson Trail (10 km) (linear) 12 Trillium Woods Provincial Park (1 km) (loop) Wilson’s Snipe Eastern BlueBirdOccasionalCheck out these locations in Oxford.
Main Access: 89 Loveys St., E, Hickson Main Access: across from 454418 Trillium Line Tundra Swan Bonaparte’s Gull Wood ThrushMAPLE DELL RDPROUSE RD
Oxford is home to great birding. Visit Wildwood A railline trail that passes through woodlot, meadow, and farmland. Located across the street from Jakeman’s Maple Products this delightful Gadwall Chimney Swift Blue-winged warblerand Pittock Conservation Areas – stops on Canada’s South Coast Birding Trail. You may also like the following locations.
trail loops through a mature sugar bush. Enjoy trilliums in the spring andUses: H | B | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: N | Open: All year | mMILLDALE RD maple trees in the summer and fall. Northern Shoveler Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Magnolia Warbler
6 Lawson Nature Reserve (Lawson Tract) (2 km) (loop) Uses: H | B | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: N | Open: All year | m Bufehead Pileated Woodpecker Yellow-rumped WarblerMill Pond SPRINGFORD
OSTRANDER RD MAIN ST E Main Access: 363685 McBeth Road, Salford Hooded Merganser Eastern Wood-Pewee Pine WarblerNo. Latitude Longitude Description 13 Vansittart Woods (6.2 km) (loop)
OTTERVILLE Explore several trails through a mixed wood forest and wetland. Common Merganser Alder Flycatcher American RedstartMain Access: 775275 Blandford Road2 43.223 -80.641 Chesney Conservation Area In winter months enjoy watching birds at the feeders.NINTH RDKESWICK RD Rare BirdsThis is an outdoor education centre for students of the Thames Valley Ring-necked Pheasant Least Flycatcher Scarlet Tanager District School Board but the public is welcome to use the trails. Snow GooseCommon Loon Eastern Phoebe Eastern Towhee
CORNELL RDLL Uses: H | Birding | Picnic area > | Primary Surface: N |4 43.254 -80.986 (Access) Harrington Pond ORTH ST W
Open: All year | m | B5 43.175 -80.708 Hickson Trail Uses: H | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: M Black-crowned Night HeronBROWNSVILLE Pied-bill Grebe Purple Martin Orchard OrioleOpen: All year (After 3 pm on weekdays, All day on weekends) m6 42.978 -80.852 Lawson Nature Reserve Big Otter Creek Peregrine FalconContinues 7 Norwich Conservation Area (1.2 km) (linear)
American Bittern White-crowned SparrowPOTTERS RD Northern Rough-HAWKINS RD to Norfolk Raven
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 14 Wildwood Trail Network (24 km) (loop)8 43.099 -80.827 Oxford Thames River Trail Main Access: 18 Brock St., W, NorwichTILLSONBURG winged SwallowGreat Egret American Tree Sparrow
This parkette provides recreation with a picnic area, small reservoir for Main Access: 3995 Line 9, Wildwood Conservation Area, St. Marys12 43.066 -80.779 Trillium Woods Osprey Bank Swallow White-throated Sparrowfshing, playground equipment, and nature trail. Long-eared OwlAll trails are multi-purpose and can be used by both hikers and cyclists.Continues 13 43.167 -80.665 Vansittart Woods to Elgin Uses: H | Picnic area > | Primary Surface: N | Open: All Year | m Trails range from fat to rugged terrain with areas of steep hills, exposed Northern Harrier Clif Swallow Bobolink0 2.5 5 10 Red-headed Woodpecker
roots, and rocks.
Uses: H | B | S | SK | Birding | Primary Surface: N | Open: All year | m | B A 43.145 -80.768 Burgess Park Bald Eagle Red-breasted Nuthatch Eastern Meadowlark Tufted Titmouse
American Kestrel Carolina Wren Rusty Blackbird Northern Mockingbird
Kilometers B 43.156 -80.756 Husky Trail (Pittock Lake)
Fee/Pass: All trail users must have a day/seasons pass. Virginia Rail Golden-crowned Kinglet Purple Finch Vesper Sparrow
For more birding information and locations Sora Ruby-crowned Kinglet Common Redpoll Fox Sparrow visit www.tourismoxford.ca
C 43.158 -80.731 South Shore Trail (Roth Park)
Sandhill Crane Blue-grey Gnatcatcher Pine Siskin Brewer’s Blackbird
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