The Carolinian Life Zone represents less than 1% of Canada’s landmass but is home to the largest diversity of fauna and flora species in the country, as well as the highest number of species at risk.

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Three municipalities share the shores of Lake Huron in this area and offer hiking trails through bare and forested dune lands, fresh-water coastal wetlands, rare Oak Savanna, steep and forested ravines in river and creek valleys, remnant prairies of tall grass and wildflowers, spherical concretions or Kettles in black shale beds, and brachiopod and trilobite fossils from the Devonian Period.

 

TRAIL ETIQUETTE

Stay on trails and follow the “blazes”, which show turns and endpoints. Don’t litter. Keep dogs on leash. Follow the trail’s uses and activities. Take only photographs and leave only footprints.

 

Grand Bend Rotary Nature Trail (Grand Bend)

Asphalted 9 km walking and cycling trail alongside Highway 21 from Grand Bend to the Pinery Provincial Park entrance. 

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Pinery Provincial Park (Grand Bend)

6,300 acres of Oak Savanna, Carolinian woodlands and Freshwater Coastal Dune ecosystem. Home to endangered plants, animals and insects. Extensive nature trails and 13 km asphalted, close-loop bike path. Bike and helmet rentals (mountain, coaster, tandem, kids, child trailers & helmets). Wheelchair accessible trails and two beach-friendly wheelchairs available for use. pinerypark.on.ca/trails