The best walks and hikes around Tiny

Spanning 8.5 square kilometres of marshes, open water, bogs, and upland forests, the Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area is Ontario’s inaugural provincially managed wetland and a recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) for birdwatching and nature photography. 250 species of birds have been recorded here, including nesting ospreys, 11 species of ducks, and provincially threatened species like the Least Bittern and Black Tern. The site is explorable though elevated dike trails above the water, along with boardwalks, observation towers and an interpretive centre designed for wildlife viewing and education.

A lot of the South Cell can be seen from a wide dirt road that traces the southern body of water's eastern edge. The road is built along a dike and is popular with bikers and hikers, with a flat, straight path to follow. There is little to no shade, so come prepared.

The North Cell is a small seasonal vernal pool surrounded by earthen dikes and wetlands. Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area does not have two formally named ponds. Instead, it is classified as a singular 600-hectare marsh complex feeding the headwaters of the Wye River.

Following the shoreline of Georgian Bay, the Beach Trail links all four of Awenda Provincial Park's mainland beaches on an easy 4-kilometre route. Along the way, you'll experience a striking transition from the dry oak and maple forest above the Nipissing Bluff to the cooler birch, cedar, and hemlock forest below, with regular views across the bay toward Giant's Tomb Island. It's one of the park's most scenic walks and an excellent way to explore its varied landscapes in a single outing.

Awenda Provincial Park protects more than 2,900 hectares of forest, wetlands, and Georgian Bay shoreline on the Penetanguishene Peninsula. With over 30 kilometres of hiking trails, four sandy beaches, old-growth forest, and excellent birdwatching opportunities, it's one of Ontario's most diverse provincial parks. The Beach Trail offers one of the best ways to experience the park, linking all four beaches while passing beneath the Nipissing Bluff and along the shores of Georgian Bay. A valid Ontario Parks day-use permit or camping reservation is required to enter the park.

4th Beach is the westernmost beach on the mainland section of Awenda Provincial Park and one of the quietest stretches of shoreline in the park. Reached via a scenic walk along the Beach Trail, it rewards the extra effort with wide views across Georgian Bay and beautiful sunsets. Keep an eye out for the young sand dune forming behind the beach—a rare and fragile landscape that's constantly being shaped by the wind and changing lake levels. Please stay on the beach itself and avoid walking on the dunes to help protect this delicate ecosystem.

Formed when the glaciers melted at the end of the last Ice Age, Little Lake has provided a hospitable home for many groups for thousands of years. The are was the site of many Ouendat villages and you can explore their history at the nearby Huronia Museum. Today the lake is home to the largest community park in Midland and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities.

The Huronia Museum sits in Midland’s Little Lake Park and gives you an easy way to explore the history, art, and cultures that have shaped Central Ontario. Inside, you’ll find a wide‑ranging collection covering Indigenous history, maritime heritage, archaeology, and regional art, including works by members of the Group of Seven. One of the highlights is the replica Huron/Ouendat (Wendat) village, complete with a longhouse, lookout tower, and wigwam. Walking through it gives you a sense of daily life in a pre‑contact community and adds an immersive experience to the museum’s exhibits. The museum is open year‑round and is a welcoming stop whether you came here to learn, explore, or simply stubmled upon it while visit Little Lake Park.