Claireville Conservation Area

Check out a park you have never been to before. Feel the sun on your face and the fresh air in your lungs. Hike a trail you’ve never hiked before and drive home with a sense of epic accomplishment. Feel all of these things at Claireville Conservation Area in Brampton, Ontario. You may recognize the trails from some movie scenes, but we’ll leave it to you to figure out which ones. The Conservation Area is located on the border of Brampton and Toronto and is a popular place for day camps in the summer. There usually aren’t a lot of people walking through the trail, but there are enough to feel like you’re among nature-loving friends. Besides people you will find all kinds of little animals along the way. Deer, squirrels, rabbits, and hawks are the most frequently seen living creatures found in this conservation area. So, don’t forget to bring your camera!

Some people like to bring a blanket, food, and water so they can set up for a picnic. This is allowed in the conservation area as long as you don’t leave any food or garbage behind. The same idea goes for people who like to bring their dogs along for a hike. It is totally acceptable as long as no animal waste is left behind. Help us keep the Claireville Conservation Area clean for the benefit of both the people who use it and the animals who live there.

The Claireville Conservation Area is only a 10-minute drive from the Pearson Airport. A short hike is a great way to kill some time between flights or to wait while a delayed flight gets back on schedule. The paths in the conservation area are man-made using gravel. In some areas you might been to walk in a single line, one by one, but in other areas the path is wide enough for 2-3 people to walk alongside each other. The hiking trail at the Claireville Conservation Area is exactly what you would expect. It’s surrounded by trees, plants, and even creeks in some areas. The soft sounds of little bugs and insects fill in the air between rustling leaves and branches. The type of person who fill find themselves at the Claireville Conservation Area in Brampton is the type of person who daydreams about being in nature. You don’t have to love getting dirty or love camping to enjoy a nice walk on a man-made hiking trail. Even the “indoors-only” type will find themselves enjoying their time on the trail.

Walk, jog, run, or bike. No matter your current level of endurance, the hiking trail at Claireville Conservation Area in Brampton will support your desire for a healthier and more active lifestyle. If you have extra time, try climbing a tall tree like you did when you were a kid! There’s nothing wrong with swaying a little off the path… just be kind to the habitat of the animals and stay clear of the areas marked “conservation area only, please don’t enter.” Have fun!