West Perth Thames Nature Trail and Wetlands
Location
Located along the banks of the north branch of
the Thames River, in the urban/rural amalgamated Municipality of West Perth,
Ontario, Canada.
The nature trail features over 10 km of varied
levels of difficulty, from the wheelchair accessible north and middle section to
the more rugged and natural scenic southern section.
Most of the trail is in the urban ward of Mitchell, while the West Perth Wetlands are located in the
rural Ward of Fullarton Township.
Maps
- Trail
Map (entire trail system - printable pdf))
- Topographical maps, scaled to show buildings
- Driving directions
- Mitchell Information Booth (at Lions Park)
Background
Highlights
Trail sections
- North - East bank (south from Francis Street to Ontario Road)
- North - West bank (north from Dam through Lions Park to William
Street)
- Middle (south from Ontario Road to the railroad tracks, along the river flats)
- South Trail (south from the tracks at the James Street
flats to Frank Street)
Update
12/04/07: The South Trail from the railroad tracks to the
Frank St. bridge was under construction since May to make for improvements for
hikers. This section had been very rugged & muddy. Some work remains
to be completed in 2008.
- The Woodlands Trail (many
paths through forested river flats, to the West Perth Wetlands).
- The Wetlands Trail
- Park areas (Stacey Park, Lions Park)
Enhancements
The WINTER/SPRING Trail and Wetlands Photography Contest:
"Winter's Magic - Spring's Rebirth"
- Grab your camera & take a picture that captures the essence of the
Nature Trail & Wetlands in the Winter and the rebirth of Spring.
Read
the rules, tear off the entry form and send us your best shot or two.
- Closing date for entries: June 14, 2008 (see Poster)
- 9th Annual WEST PERTH SPRING CLEAN-UP
- Saturday, April 19th, 2008 (rain or shine)
Register at Mitchell Lion’s Park at 9:00 a.m.
Help Clean up our parks and riverbanks for Earth Day.
(See Poster for more information)
- Riverboat Jamboree
- Canada Day
- Christmas Day Bird Count
- Other Community Events
- Recent history
- Christmas Day Bird Count
- Nov 17, 2007 Social Event to celebrate the photography contest winners
- Further back - Past Events 2001-2007
Tips for trail users 
- Health tips for hikers - clothing, supplies, hazards, weather
- Seasonal changes
- Recommended guidebooks & publications
- Trail Courtesy
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spots, stories or video of
your experience on our nature trails.
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Last updated
10-Apr-2008 08:25 PM
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