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Trails

Whether you enjoy a short peaceful stroll through farmland or Cottage County or a longer trail on asphalt roads, Ramara has a trail for you. The township’s trails range from easy to moderate and are a free, fun and healthy way for residents and visitors to get out and explore Ramara.

The Ramara Trail starts at the historic Mnjikaning Fish Weirs – “Mnjikaning” is an Ojibway word meaning “the place of the fish fence” – and follows the abandoned CN rail line through pastoral countryside, through Ramara. Both Mara & McRae Point Provincial Parks offer scenic trails in their parks.

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Paddling

Ramara offers several scenic paddling experiences with serene rivers and shorelines. Discover the Gentle Green River with quiet waterways and marshlands, clear waters, and green riverbed. Take the Black River to Wasdell Falls route to see the transition of riverbed colouration from the Green River to the Black River and features the first generating station built by Hydro-Electric Power Commission in 1914. The Black River Wilderness route is the perfect mix between a calm paddle, exciting white-water sections and cultural significance.

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McRAE POINT PROVINCIAL PARK

McRAE POINT PROVINCIAL PARK

This small peninsula on Lake Simcoe is an ideal summer playground for swimming, boating and fishing. A drumlin on the south side is topped with hardwood forest and drains into swamp and wetlands. Explore the Water’s Edge Trail and discover yellow-throat vireos and rattlesnake fern. Book your campsite early to ensure a spot, or come for a day visit and enjoy the park.

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Address: 4366 McRae Park Rd Ramara, Ontario L3V6H7

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Robert L. Bowles Nature Centre

Robert L. Bowles Nature Centre

Robert L. Bowles Nature Centre supports and fosters individuals on their journey of sustaining a conscious relationship with nature. We provide a natural sustainable venue for naturalists and instructors to explore, create, learn and heal. The Robert L. Bowles Nature Centre sits upon a 100-acre parcel of land, consisting of forest, meadows, orchards, a pond and wetlands. We host year-round seminars and workshops with a focus on educational programs relating to nature and wellbeing. Hiking, walking and snowshoeing are just some of the fun activities offered during the workshops.

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Address: 1296 Concession Road 10, Ramara, ON Canada L0K 1B0

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RAMARA TRAIL

The hiking trail starts in the south at the historic fish weirs that were built by the Mnjikaning First Nation people.“Mnjikaning” is an Ojibway word meaning “the place of the fish fence.” The trail follows the abandoned CN rail line through pastoral countryside, crossing the Rama Road/Monock Road intersection, along Monock Road to the Trail sign and extending to Mara-Rama Boundary Road. Total distance is just over 5km. Lake Couchiching means “outlet” or “little lake at the end of a big lake” in Ojibway. Learn more about Ramara Trails at www.ramara.ca/trails

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Address: Ramara

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RAMA/RAMARA TRAIL

The trail starts in the south at the historic fish weirs that were built by the Mnjikaning First Nation people. “Mnjikaning” is an Ojibway word meaning “the place of the fish fence”. The trail follows the abandoned CN rail line through pastoral countryside, crossing the Rama Road/Monck Road intersection, along Monck Road to the trail sign and extending to Mara-Rama Boundary Road. If you are coming from the City of Orillia, stop off at Casino Rama for some fun and excitement. If you are already staying at the Casino, be sure to take the trail in to Orillia and explore the beautiful downtown.

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Address: Ramara, Ontario L3V6H6

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McRAE POINT PROVINCIAL PARK

McRAE POINT PROVINCIAL PARK

This small peninsula on Lake Simcoe is an ideal summer playground for swimming, boating and fishing. A drumlin on the south side is topped with hardwood forest and drains into swamp and wetlands. Explore the Water’s Edge Trail and discover yellow-throat vireos and rattlesnake fern. Book your campsite early to ensure a spot, or come for a day visit and enjoy the park.

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Address: 4366 McRae Park Rd Ramara, Ontario L3V6H7

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MARA PROVINCIAL PARK

MARA PROVINCIAL PARK

For over 4,000 years, natives built weirs to harvest fish teeming in the narrows here between Lakes Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Perch still spawn here, and anglers also come for bass, muskie and trout. The main attraction of this little park near Orillia is the wide, sandy beach, one of Lake Simcoe’s best. Mara has 105 campsites, 36 of which have electrical service. Some are suitable for large travel trailers, or recreational vehicles. All sites have fire pits and picnic tables. There are comfort stations with flush toilets and showers, water taps for fresh drinking water, and vault toilets scattered throughout the campgrounds. There is also a trailer sanitation station located in the park. All sites are within easy walking distance to the day use area. Reservations are available for the Victoria Day weekend, then again from the 3rd Friday in June until Labour Day. During the spring season, sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Address: 181 Courtland St. Ramara, Ontario L3V6H7

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