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The tallest tree in Ontario is located in this small town

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Ontario’s tallest tree is just a short drive away from Canada’s capital city. If you’re looking to ditch winter activities for wondrous sights, make your way to Arnprior, Ont. Here’s where you’ll find the majestic tree.

Next stop: Arnprior, Ont.

Head to the County of Renfrew, where Arnprior resides. It prides itself on having “all of the conveniences of an urban town, while maintaining the beauty of nature that comes with being ‘Where the Rivers Meet,’” according to the county site.

This charming town is about a 40-minute drive away from Ottawa. If you want to either visit Canada’s capital or spend time within Arnprior’s local stores, restaurants, and historical buildings, you can do all of that on a day trip.

There’s lots to discover in this area in any season, but the main attraction, besides its fantastic trails, parks and beaches, is Ontario’s tallest tree.

Where is the tallest tree in Ontario?

Believe it or not, Arnprior is home to the tallest tree in Ontario. It’s an Eastern White Pine and towers 47 metres tall. It’s actually larger than that of a 13-story building, according to the Town of Arnprior.

You can find this gem within Gillies Grove, one of the last old-growth forests in Ontario.

To access the tree, you must embark on a trail.

“The trail system consists of three main trails throughout the property: White Pine Loop, which passes through a section of old growth pine forest; Cross Grove Trail, the most direct route through Gillies Grove; and Hemlock Loop, which leads visitors to explore further into the grove,” according to the town.

“It isn’t marked, but there is a bench located midway through the trail, and if you sit on the bench, you will be looking right at the tallest tree.”

Though you may feel inclined to visit in the summer, it does serve as a magical winter adventure in the colder months. And after a great snowfall, it’s picture perfect.

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