Saint Johns Conservation Area

Wonderful find

We dropped into this conservation area for the first time. The setting is beautiful just outside the Short Hills Provincial park near Fonthill. The small fishing pond is fantastic and I would highly r...

Great for kids and adults

This is the St. Johns Conservation Area. It is in Thorold. There are lots of bodies of water. Children here learn about nature. There is a bridge. Great for walking or hiking. There is ...

Sunday hike with girlfriend

Let's start by saying just the drive into this area is fantastic. Wonderfully mature trees on a winding country road that lead to a very cool hiking trail. As a matter of fact several loops are availa...

one of my favorites

Weekends can get very busy when the weather is nice . Try to come during the week to avoid this . Beautiful spring fed pond and a few relatively easy hiking trails vary in length from about 20 minute...

Truly Carolinian

Various trails of varying lengths- all are well designed and breathtaking. If not in the mood for trail walking, siting by the fishing pond offers a great vista for relaxing.