The best hikes from bus stations in Parc De La Baie Mc-Laurin

Forest Valley is great for summer and winter fun. In summer, hiking and biking on certain trails is the best way to see this protected area. In winter, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking and even skating on frozen ponds bring the forest to life in winter. Please stay on the paths to protect vegetation. The trail network here is perfect for exploring loops of different sizes instead of just out and back trails.

This trail within Forest Valley follows a fence line for about 900 meters, a straight shot, and still wooded and beautiful.

Leave the pavement and enter the dirt trails of Forest Valley, the densely wooded track of land sandwiched between suburban neighbourhoods. The area is open to dog walking, but there are signs that state if dog owners don't pick up after their dog, there's a heavy fine.

Bilberry Creek runs north through Orleans to the Ottawa River. Its banks are lined with mixed forest and wetlands, and is one of the area’s main natural drainage channels. As you hike through the Ravine Trails, there are several small creek crossings with wooden bridges and lots of nice trails that run parallel to it.

The Bilberry Creek Ravine Trails are a great little network of trails right in the middle of Orleans. The trailhead here is a pretty unassuming path in the middle of a residential street with no parking availible. But as you follow the path it connects to a network of forest trails running parallel to the creek. The city maintains the main trails with bridges and well-packed footpaths, but there's lots of unofficial connector trails as well to loop around and explore the forest. It is a pretty popular spot for locals to walk so expect to see other hikers and their dogs along the trail.

Princess Louise Falls Trail is a short, picturesque path tucked into a residential corner of Orléans. It’s a relatively easy forested singletrack with a few small hills and a memorable urban waterfall. The trail winds through wooded terrain with rocks, roots, and a lovely bridge, making it an enjoyable but sometimes technical walk for hikers and trail runners, as some spots can be muddy and slippery in wet conditions. It’s easily accessed from nearby streets and connects to Old Tenth Line Park, with the falls as its main attraction, which is especially beautiful after rain or snowmelt.

Old Tenth Line Park is a small neighbourhood green space with open grassy areas and several trees that are perfect for a picnic in the shade. While it does not include formal amenities, it's a lovely local recreational area and provides access to nearby natural attractions, including Princess Louise Falls.

Princess Louise Falls is a breathtaking tiered waterfall where Taylor Creek flows over layered shale and limestone. The water cascades down the steep rock face in a tall, ribbon-like stream that fans out beautifully. It's easy to spot on this short path, which is perfect for capturing some great photos.