40 Petrie Island
Trails
Ottawa River shoreline, wetlands and forests, a regionally rare stand of hackberry trees, regionally significant plants, many species of birds, and several species of turtles.
Canada
ON
Orleans
East of Orleans on Cty Rd 17(174).
on Cty Rd 17 (174).
Dawn Kerr, pointing, runs a Junior Naturalist Program for young kids on Petrie Island. Photo by Darren Brown
On The Trail of Mother Nature
Version Francaise: Sur les sentiers de la nature.
Please remember...Use of trails and nature areas can be hazardous. Always go on marked trails with known distances. Check in and out where required or ensure someone knows where you are going and when you will be expected back. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Bring enough food, water, sun-screen and insect repellant to make your trip enjoyable. Ensure pets are always kept on a leash and are permitted in a particular area.
Stay on the trails, take only photographs, leave only footprints.