Nature lovers, this one is for you! If you love a great lake experience, make your way to Schmidt Lake, part of the Greenock Swamp Wetland Complex that covers over 20,000 acres of land in southern Bruce County. This area is home to a legendary swamp and you can get the best views of the surrounding area off of a boardwalk.

About a two and a half hours drive from Toronto is where you’ll find this thrilling outdoor experience. The Greenock Swamp Wetland Complex offers a lovely escape to the outdoors through its eight trails.

Some of these trails also have boardwalks where you can see the swamp in all its glory.

According to Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, you can view 11 species of birds of prey here, and eight of these live on this property.

As for Schmidt Lake and its swamp, its ecosystem is known for its ability to “act as a giant sponge, releasing water during periods of drought and absorbing water during heavy rainfall,” according to the Municipality of Brockton.

Per the site, the swamp has a diversity and abundance of wildlife. It’s home to a number of significant species from “the carnivorous Pitcher and Sundew Plants to bald eagles and everything in between.”

Enjoy the views from the Schmidt Lake Lookout and walk along the floating boardwalks. It’s a natural wonderland.

Schmidt Lake

Where: Greenock Swamp Wetland Complex, Chepstow, ON

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