Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Area (Yellow/Red and Blue Trail)

As Phase III finally began in Ontario during the Covid-19 Pandemic, we were able to enjoy the trails again!

We made the trip east to Peterborough to visit my family and do a bit of hiking on one of the many trails in the

Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary.  

 

The town of Peterborough sits on the Otonabee River in Central Ontario and is known as the gateway to the Kawartha's through the Trent-Severn waterway which moves upward to the Peterborough Lift locks. 

The Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary Nature area has 3 separate trails to choose from.  We went on the blue trail which is the longest of the three, covering a little over 3 kilometres.  

 

The hike is very easy and features a bit of both during the nature walk from dense forests and wildlife to wildflowers in open meadows and farmer's fields.

It is accessible all year round, but with the exception of one slight dip on the trail head (which can become muddy) I would say it is stroller and wheelchair friendly.  I also like that it is a loop trail which will take you out and back to your car again.

Currently as you enter from the parking lot, you will see about a dozen photographs hung from trees taken by the local students of Trent who have won a contest for best wildlife photo.  (the squirrel and the frog) I thought it was really cute to see the photos displayed on the trees like that.

As we went here on a Saturday it was fairly busy but I suspect most were locals as most foot traffic has been somewhat reduced due to the pandemic.  It will be such a relief once a vaccine has been tested and cleared.  2020 has been a crusher for the economy and I suspect it'll take a decade before the country will fully recover.  

In the meantime, we've learned a lot about each other and how to keep safe and have gotten much closer to our families and friends during this time.

 

Stay safe and happy trails!