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HomeBe ActiveExplore Nature

Explore Brockton's rich natural wonders and outdoor recreational opportunities!

Bike, Hike, Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

There are number of multi-use trails within the municipality. Accessible year round, there's a trail for every activity, age and skill level. 

  • Trails in Brockton
Fish

Home to both the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, Brockton offers first-class fly fishing, and anglers will find the feeder streams and spring-fed lakes offer an abundance of brown trout, bass, and pike.

Most game species can be caught in the Saugeen and the river is easy to access featuring a variety of trails, boat launches and access points.

Learn more about the region's fishing opportunities, including information about licenses and events via Explore the Bruce and The Saugeen River - Indigenous Experience Ontario

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  • Ontario Fishing Licenses
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Fishing & River Etiquette
  • Catch and Release Fishing
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Ontario Fishing Regulations
  • Ontario Fishing Regulations

Nature Watching
 Spot wildlife from the lookout points in the Greenock Swamp, southern Ontario's largest forested wetland
Paddle

The mighty Saugeen River offers a variety of conditions for canoeists and kayakers. There are a number of launch points along the Saugeen within Brockton. 

The Saugeen River Paddling Route starts at the highest point in the Hanover Town Park (742 7th Avenue, Hanover) and flows 102 Kilometers downstream through scenic, small town countryside, to Denny's Dam near Southampton and empties into Lake Huron.

  • Plan your route
  • Camp along the river
  • Saugeen River Access Points
Snowmobiling & ATV
A favourite Bruce County winter activity, check out the Snowmobile Grey Bruce webpage for trails and conditions. 

 

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