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This Ontario trail has boardwalks that wind along a shoreline with lookouts along the way

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Ready for your next hiking adventure this fall? There’s an Ontario boardwalk trail that offers scenic sights along a river shoreline. Get a gorgeous view of the surrounding fall foliage here. Here’s what to know about Chapman Mills Conservation Area.

Just a few minutes away from Ottawa is where you’ll find Chapman Mills. This area sprawls across 23 acres of land, located on the west bank of the Rideau River.

Per Rideau Valley Conservation Area, Chapman Mills features a natural river shoreline, wetlands, and floodplain areas that are unique in the city.

This is the perfect family spot for picnics, a day outdoors, and simply going for a walk.

Chapman Mills has a 1.5 km long trail with several lookout points along the way.

What to know about the trail

As you embark on the trail, you’ll come across a few boardwalks. The trail itself leads through sensitive and beautiful habitats.

You can enjoy these scenic sights on one of the many lookout points along the way.

Continue forth and you’ll also come across the Vimy Memorial Bridge on the Rideau River.

You can also find interpretive signs along trails that tell the environmental story of the land.

Though it might not be a day trip type of experience if you’re coming from Toronto, it is worth exploring if you just so happen to be in the Ottawa area.

And lucky for you, there’s no fee required to explore Chapman Mills Conservation area! It’s open all year round from dawn to dusk.

Happy exploring!