Reviews of Rattray Marsh Conservation Area (Tourist Attraction)

david dodge

Great walking trail and beach

Gowtham Kalidass

Nice place for relaxing

Amaar Quadri

Really nice beach. Looked beautiful at night, lit up by the full moon, with a great view of the city skyline.

Sara Bonnici

Pleasant scenery. Very busy during the evening hours. Walking with a dog is difficult at some points due to the walkways being very narrow. 4 Stars because if the convenient location. I would prefer going somewhere less busy.

Yegor Vitko

Wonderful little hiking area with wooden walkways. Perfect for a weekend activity.

Irina A.

Nature's lover and birdwatcher's little paradise in GTA. Great and unexpected natural area west of TO.

House of Michelle

This is one of my most favored area. There are many interesting trails, and we used to meet two deers many times in previous years. It is also a nice walk towards Jack darling park.

Brian Collinson

This marsh area is an extraordinary piece of nature and life folded into the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. It's incredible to find this, here in the midst of suburbia.

Look Empowered

Beautiful and nice path to walk to enjoy at anytime or station of the year. Paths are very easy and walkable. Short and nice. Well preserved and maintained.

Christopher Scott

Such a neat wild area! Great trails and boardwalk.

Dilshan Marasinghe

A really nice and unique place with a beautiful lake

Pinn SkyTV

Amazing place. Easy for parking

Ars Naz

Nice area to walk around in good weather. Arshad N

Rick Klassen

Rattray Marsh is right on Lakeshore rd in Mississauga Ontario.Such an amazing little eco system left undamaged by human hands.There is a nice zig zag boardwalk that takes you through with side trails to wander and enjoy the beautiful scenery.I must have seen 15 different birds in my walk through and theres a cool spot that opens up from the marsh to lake ontario...great pictures to be taken for sure!This park is linked to Jack Darling which is a beautiful lakefront park as well.No bikes in Rattray marsh however thete is a beautiful trail in Jack Darling thats great for bikes.Excellent trip for the whole family and hit a picnic bench after for lunch!Definitely worth the visit!

Dave Lamb

Nice place to picnic or go for a walk... cheers!

Bob Twidle

Beautiful trails and boardwalks through a quiet forested wetland.

Demi

Wow! What a beautiful place! It's so peaceful and serene, and so much to explore!

Kenneth Moore

Peaceful morning walk. Geese on the shoreline in the distance. #RattrayMarsh

Android Dave

Has a bit of everything. Beach, wooded area, spectacular view of the marsh from the boardwalk.

fkxStudios

Nice park however if you visit on the weekend place is usually full and mostly immigrants

Thomas

Stunning lakefront trail, with a surprising amount of wildlife and greenery! Only downside; if you're driving you'll want to park at Jack Darling Memorial Park (as there isn't any legit parking at the location that Maps leads you to).

Compassion Ph

Beautiful and tranquil.

Bojan Arsenovic

Nice relaxing area, plenty of trails and access to Lake Ontario

Michael Vella

Beautiful natural park on the edge of lake Ontario. Lots of walking trails

Sue Kennis

Our nature walk was amazing and the weather couldn't have been better.

David Coutts

Note there is no parking near the entry point Google maps takes one to. Have to park several km away at Jack Rattray park.

Ian M

This is one o my favourite place to spend a couple hours walking around. I used to live in Clarkson, and I would walk my dog here almost every day year round. I found myself in the area last week with time to spare and went for a walk. It's as good as it ever was! Bring some mosquito repellent though.

Mel C

Beautiful scenic boardwalk paths but also an amazing stretch of waterfront to walk and enjoy.

Janet Hernandez

An oasis of nature in the suburbs. Many clean paths and trails to traverse. Beautiful views of the marsh, lake ontario, and wildlife such as birds, the occasion dear and fish.

Emilia Fichter

If you are looking for some free fossils for your classroom or friends this is the place! I'd also invite you to enjoy the great view of Lake Ontario and walk the interesting layout of the wooden paths. No restrooms. As a good deed, bring a bag and collect the micro garbage that is found at the shore... Keeping lakes clean means healthy life in our lakes!

Russell McLeod

What a gem of a spot. Took the kids and loved the wildlife. Great trails.

Tom Garnett

Very nice area, great trails with boardwalk and beach access.

Shobha P

Amazing hidden gem in Mississauga. Must visit! Refreshing trails and close encounter with nature.

Aaron Wouters

Such a beautiful spot. You feel like you're far out of the City, but really only steps from civilization.

Beverly O'Grady

So beautiful. Lots of birds and a couple of deer. Wonderful to see deer up close.

Bhuvana Srinivas

Awesome trail right by the water

hazem alnajdawi

Magnificent park to go out with family, it's more suited for families.

allan espiritu

One of my favourite places to go for a hike. I've been coming here for years. Well maintained trails, dog friendly and lots of wildlife to see and photograph at all times of the year.

Ashraf Youssef

Very unique place. Would look it's best around fall time. Don't miss the shots of Toronto skyline.

Sinisa Grandic

Beautiful place for hike and it's in the city, wow.

Louise Power

My husband and I just discovered this beautiful area.the boardwalks ate amazing and allow my husband to enjoy the area along with me.he has back issues and the glad boardwalk is much better than uneven ground.

Norman Smith

Very nice to visit on a weekday. I suspect it would be crowded on the weekend.

Aaron Cryderman

Amazing trails. Gorgeous views

Amandeep Kahlon

Nice trail and amazing view.

Will van Niekerk

Great nature spot for short / medium trail walks through the marsh and along the lake.

Sankalp Sachan

Nice place to view Lake Ontario at the end of the trail. The trail too is pretty decent

Jassie S.

Great outdoor area for all. The views are beautiful.

A Mirza

Great way to spend time outside. A little busy in the afternoon. Not as much shade as I remember...

Bill Bilkhu

Very well managed. A beautiful place to go at Ny time if year especially in spring or fall. It is very picturesque and beaches are good too for fun during summer. No entry tickets or any other fares and lots of views to enjoy. There is a parl nearby for kids to enjoy. It is full family spot along with your dogs.

Juzar Matin

Beautiful conservatory for hiking. Amazing shoreline.

Ray Brooks

Great Park, with a huge leash free area.

Shey Smith

Crowded on weekends. Ongoing construction on one section of trail

Matt Johnson

Nice trail to walk, scenic, would have been 5 stars if not for the no cycling rule not being enforced.

Lotf Aj

Lovely. Access to water. Well maintained trails and enough resting areas.

Ravi K

I am neither a wildlife enthusiast nor a bird watcher. But like a good hike, walk/board walk. This is a good place for all above, clean and maintained walking trail. Wild flowers, birds and some time you can spot deer as well. Easy walk even with kids and elders.

Melissa Hofmann

Great boardwalk trail. It's only about 1 km so my son loved it when he was learning how to walk.

Lana Yassine

Lovely trail with beautiful scenery by the lake. My only complaint would be the bugs????

Peter Oswald (PeteRobOs)

As wonderful as I remember. Would be nice to put up no smoking signs along the boardwalk. Gentleman was smoking a cigar right behind us and because you're on the boardwalk, you can't get away.

Tony leung

Nice are to have a short hike

Ahmed Shehab

The trail is very interesting as you walk through the woods and ponds. This is not a bike trail as there are sign to unmount from the bike. It is very calm and you can hear to the birds and the nature all over the place.

CorruptedFortune

Very amazing trail. The pictures you can take here are AMAZING! Definently one of the best trails in Ontario Hands down. The amazing view of the CN tower that you can get

Cassandra Sansosti

Love these trails, the boardwalk and the shingle bar. Beautiful views no matter which way you go.

Davindra Ramnarine

I've been to Rattray Marsh on quite a few occasions and at different times of the day. Personally I find that the best time is very early in the morning as the birds are out and about and it's still nice and quiet without too many people. …

Katie Saunders

Gorgeous green space with lots of nature paths.

John Tracy

Great place for a winter hike. The views of the marsh and lake are great. The boardwalks aren't shovelled so be prepared.

Andre von Nickisch (VNR Photography)

It's such a great place to go for a hike, you are right at Lake Ontario, you go through a beautiful forested area, you can see lots of birds and even some deer if you are lucky...it's great having places like this right in the city.....

Ali Amir

Lots of critters and nice views of nature. Great place for a stroll.

Maisha Iqbal

One of my favourite places to go on walks. Stunning trails and boardwalk with plenty of beautiful birds and wildlife!

Najib barekzai

Its a good family park similar to what one would expect at a park. The worst part about this park is parking and mosquitoes. I swear my hands are still swollen from the bites besides that the view is amazing and you can see toronto downtown from here.

Michael Giorgi

A great neutral area, easily accessable, in the " middle" of the city. Take a walk along the boardwalk. Take a walk through the forest. Talk a walk along the Lakefront. It'll always be enjoyable.

Sundus Ansari

A beautiful board walk with unique birds, tall trees, and a great view of the lake!

Andy Ambrozic

Beautiful boardwalks trailing through the forest and along the lake

Subramanian Lakshminarayanan (Subbu)

Quiet place for a small trail and birdwatching , you can go near the pebble shingles beach and enjoy waterfront . Well maintained walking trails

Christian Gaarn

A very beautiful place in the middle of residential spaces. The path is very well kept and easy to walk. There are many birds to see and other wildlife. We saw a Great Horned Owl family and a pair of Deer from the trail. The Red-winged Blackbirds were also very active and flaunting their colours.

Caroline Lukowicz

Great place, I come here with my dog for a day trip sometimes. Great open area for pets, nice walk by the lake and a really interesting stroll on the boardwalk through the marsh. Love coming here

A O

Nice for a walk. Comes out by the beach. Saw a dog chase a Canada goose which trolled him out to sea and his owner frantically trying to call him back. Dog almost drowned. But he came back in time. Beware of those geese. Lots of mosquito's and bugs from the marsh. Other than that quite nice.

jean nicoles

This place is good for walking or just enjoying what nature can offer. It has a lot of trails to follow.

Alexandr Korneev

Really nice, quiet place to go on walks in. Many paths will take you out to the lake, and if you’re lucky you’ll find the abandoned little shack near the water too.

Eddie Furda

Who doesn't like nature,ok maybe a few but most of us do and this Conservation area offers great paths to explore and see some wildlife,nicely kept.

Ellie Brodie

Excellent little place full of nature. Couldn't believe how many animals I saw in the slow wander I took here. Deer, Great blue Heron and a large turtle along with many other birds. Very easy walk as all paths or boardwalks. Suitable for children and elderly, although there are some routes with steps so parts are not suitable for wheelchairs. It backs onto a park as well which has beautiful views of the Toronto skyline across Ontario Lake. Would recommend. I spent about 2 hours here, but the paths can be done very quickly if not stopping for wildlife, probably about 30 minutes.

Daffy Dill

I love this place. Walking the trail is a beautiful escape from the city while being still there. Nature, wildlife like deer, squirrels, chipmunks, wild birds, geese, swans and friendly people too. I hope this place will always be protected and treasured.

Monalisa Maposa

Great place to take a hike in side the city

Clam

A nice easy hike by the lake. Very nice view of the lakefront and the marshes. I went in late Spring and you can see the fish spawning and other various wildlife like owls if your lucky. All the trails loop and it's very easy and you don't need any particular shoe. Good for families and elderly.

Michael Zerokpa

Wonderful forested area with lots of trails and lots of different things to see. Steams, forest, marsh, lake, boardwalks...

Lily Yu

Lived in Mississauga for most of my life and it wasn’t until recently I checked out this conservation area. This place was calm and peaceful. We got to see multiple swans in the water. There is also a nice swimming area for people to hang out by as well.

Carolyn Goodwin

Such a beautiful place to walk and see wildlife.

Stefs T

First and foremost Parking - there are 3 parking lots at Jack Darling park and getting a spot during peak hours can be a bit troublesome but we did get one after 5-10 mins of circling the lots. This is the best way to enter since there is no allocated spot at the start of Rattray marsh. Beautiful view of the lake, city and so many spots to just sit and relax - this place is perfect quick get away for the neighborhood as well as Mississauga residents. Enter the boardwalk from the Jack Darling park which is just 7-8 mins walk along the lake and then this boardwalk begins. We went after a decent snow day and the path was clear and easy to walk. The boardwalk does close after sunset as for the winter hours seems it's until 5pm. There are playing areas for kids as well at the Jack Darling park. Overall beautiful spot!

Jess Pelayo

Good place for short hike. Trails are connected to Jack Darling Memorial Park to see the beauty of waterfront. It's a combination of boardwalks and ground trails for easy hiking

Werlon Alves

Wonderful, I like this place! Got me peace!

ryan.rowlands

Very scenic. Spent my birthday in September there for the whole day with my friends. Got many pictures of us and myself while taking in the beautiful clear day, the breeze of the lake, the scenic waves, and the breathtaking skyline of Toronto.

Dominique R

Very nice i liked it. Just went today for the 1st time. Its quite cold and raining.... but its really nice down there. Cant wait till summer

Closer Holly

Beautiful place. If you are lucky you can spot a snapping turtle, or Canadian birds. You can take a very relaxing walk away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In May there is plenty of Trillum to admire.

sneha y

Very nice place for walking around and exploring nature, the Toronto skyline view is fantastic. We didn't find any designated parking space.

Parthiban G

Lovely place for a very peaceful and scenic nature walk

Abhishek Gattani

A hidden jem in Port credit. The trails go on to Jack Darling Memorial Park

Adi Treasurywala

Excellent walking spot. Good for kids and dogs too. Has a leash free zone.

Avi Fischer

Very beautiful area, good place to go hiking.

Lily Sniezek

Very cute boardwalk along marsh. Trail surrounded by trees. Short trail about 20min.

Neil Gandhi

It's a peaceful trail with lots of opportunity to see local wildlife. There are a few different hiking loops to explore including a boardwalk that loops around the marsh. Keep an eye out for access to the pebble beach

Michelle Wojtis

Enjoy a short trail with toddlers and reach the beautiful lake. Throw a rock. Make a wish!

Arpit Modi

Beautiful park along the lake, wooden trails, nice beach areas, lots of trees and bushes. A must go place if you want quick and refreshing evening walk.

Mohamadali Madjdabadi

This is a very amazing track for runners but also cyclists. The neighbourhood is fascinating with beautiful vegetation and seaside. Definitely recommendable.

Donald Yap

What a hidden gem. Right next to the more well known Jack Darling Park. Rattray Marsh is the perfect place for a quick stroll or a longer trek. There's a great system of boardwalks that bring you around the conservation area. With an added bonus of an amazing view on Lake Ontario. You can clearly see Missisauga and even Toronto off in the distance. Definitely worth a visit, especially with the fall colours coming.

Rafuishan Dsa

Serene but short trails with a lovely view of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario. If you’re looking to get out of the city, and spend some time surrounded by nature, this is a great option. Only 20-25 minutes from Toronto. Doesn’t get too crowded.

Parag Shah

Loved the place. A must visit for people staying in Toronto or surrounding areas. I would prefer visiting again in morning with some Sun or for an evening walk. The little beach and the view of Toronto skyline is very pleasing.

Andrii Golovnia.

One of the best place in the city to enjoy the waking by lakeshore with amazing view. Also, it has really nice BBQ area.

Scott McDiarmid

Well laid out with boardwalk to enjoy and not disrupt nature. Great walk and informative layout.

Corey Collins

Unimpressed. Locals found throughout the trails are anything but friendly. Don't hold your breath waiting for a smile or a response from a "hello" definitely my last visit. Many other parks in the area that offer a better experience.

Ahila Devaraj

Beautiful park and beautiful trail. There’s a beach with a great view and a playground for kids to play in. They have plenty to do at this locations and it definitely has one of my favourite trails.

Danny Premuzic

Excellent place for a nice walk.

Denis Kharlamov

A great little conservation area - that's free! Wonderful trails, with lots of wildlife to see! So far I've encountered baby bunnies, deer, blue heron, and some snakes. It's an absolutely wonderful place to experience and is a must visit at least once! The downside is there is no parking dedicated to this place, so you have to park at Jack Darling Memorial Park - and those parking lots are nearly always full in summer!

Denise Phillips

What a wonderful place...for a walk, photography, family activity place...so close to the city, yet so natural!

Shaurya Singh

Great for an evening walk. Right by the lake too.

Luba Rusin

A beautiful boardwalk over the Rattray Marsh offers lovely views of the forest and the marsh itself. Very active with birds and butterflies in summertime. You are also able to walk down by the beach and enjoy the lake Ontario. Currently the colors are still gorgeous and quite enjoyable. Although, im guessing not for long. The reason that im giving it 4 starts even though the hike itself deserves 5, is the blatant lack of visitors' following currently mandated safety distance protocols. About 80% of the visitors did not take the effort to social distance and share the boardwalk in a responsible way. It does get narrow at some juncture and it makes sense for couples and families to pass by others in a single file formation, this did not happen most of the time and I wasn't able to enjoy the hike because feeling anxiety of always dodging inconsiderate people. There should be some type of fine structure/reinforcement that would allow for a more comfortable experience by all visitors. As it seems that most people really do not care about safety protocols.

Nimish Moon

One of the best known place to get to know the nature. The boardwalk, river streams and the amazing trails makes one wonder about his relationship with the nature. Definitely must go and visit this place at least once if you are in GTA.

Elena Ivanova

Nice park for a long walk and a beach at the end of the road

Steve Park

All year round nice walk place..

Grace Cormack

What an amazing park! So blessed to be living so close to this conservation area. A great place to walk dogs in and take a walk.

Mel Harhar

Boardwalks, dirt paths through wooded areas. Washroom available in Jack Darling Park before the trail begins.

Philip Amaral

Awesome reconstructed environment close to a very urban space. The shale beach is perfect for skipping rocks

Lee Stem

Great walking area h not overly crowded

Danica Bennewies

Great place to go for a walk, lots of different routes to take. Be sure to go early as it gets very busy later in the morning and in the afternoon, particularly in weekends. Not a lot of places to stop for a picnic in the actual Marsh area, but there is plenty of space in Jack Darling Park

Joseph Mentlik

A short walk, but enjoyable. Lots being done to improve the area. Sinage explaining ecology behind improvements.

K K

Great Trails to ride or walk with the family

Right On

Really nice oasis in the midst of covid chaos. Stay safe.

jose issac

Beautiful place for a walk. Lot of birds around.

Asma Irfan

Great place for wildlife and hike

Bede A

trails are well maintained. very nice long walk. Love the fresh air.

Stacy Connel

not so public and not a great place for dogs

Slava Malafeev

I saw deers there! (See my pics). Fantastic experience!

Betty Knight

A most peaceful place to walk and talk, contemplate life, or jog with your dog. While it has lost a few thousand trees to emerald ash borer, the conservancy is doing a great job reforesting. Take only photos. Leave only footprints. No washrooms or water. It's a nature preserve. Lovely boardwalks but muddy in the spring thaw. Lots of birds, muskrats, swans and deer if you are there in the earky morning or at dusk. Coyotes at night. Walk your bikes here.

Rahul Mehta

A spectacular natural area, made better by the dedication of local volunteers, support from the City of Mississauga, and tireless maintenance, research, upgrades, and invasive species removal by Credit Valley Conservation, which manages this site. Go visit - and please stay on the marked trails and don't litter!

Behzad Anwar

Beautiful conservation area specially for fishing.

Hester McGee

Always a family favourite for the past 50 years. We live in the area and are grateful to be able walk through this amazing green space all year round.

Saima Siddiqui

This park is a gorgeous place in Mississauga for hiking, running, walking and biking. It's been a life saver during the pandemic for many. Just one request. Please don't litter. Keep it ????% clean.

Amanda Shotton

Gorgeous views no matter what time of year. Great place for bird watching as well.

kesha jahbless

Beautiful ???? lots of birds and wildlife

Yasser Arredondo

Amazing conservation area in middle of the city. Lot of trails, nice spots for picture, plenty of fun for kids for whom love the nature.

Mike Janetakes

What a stunning place.... Leads from Jack Darling Park. Went on a Saturday afternoon. Surprisingly, not too busy. Long and interesting walk along the boardwalk. (going back) Lots of wildlife, incuding birds and deer. Wildflowers and amphibians.

Eliza Vorobiev

Small trail, with pretty views :)

Steve Seguin

Nice area to go for a nature walk. Lots of trees in the area; near the lake; a river; and the houses are getting pretty upscale lately.

Davida De La Harpe Golden

Great conservation area.Always different each time you visit.

R W

Incredibly beautiful scenic walk within the city. Love the neighbourhood.

Jess B

Excellent trails and lots of places to sit and enjoy the many views. Great picnic area!

Daniela V

Perfect place to connect with nature

Nick

My favourite spot in Mississauga. Been coming here my whole life, it's beautiful! Many great memories with friends have been made on these shorelines.

Diana Avila

Nice walk from the adjacent park. You get the feeling of getting deep into nature without leaving the city.

Ryan Falcon

My favourite place to walk. Always beautiful - any time of the year.

Kunal Arneja

Great place to have fun with your family and cook some barbecue

Randy Kay

So much variance in habitat on a short and dramatic walk to the lake. The stony beach, the marsh, the forested hillside of the knoll, all ready to walk on raised boardwalk. Only a few minutes walk to lake Ontario with a view of the Toronto skyline in the near distance. A remnant of a largely lost natural shoreline on the lake. Worth a visit any time of the year, with interpretive signs teaching about the ecology and history of the marsh, scenic lookouts over the lake and benches to rest on. The waterfront trail passes through the marsh (no bikes).

Ljubica Dj.

Beautiful walk through the wood, birds listening, view of the lake and unspoiled nature ????????wonderful experience ????????

Meg Mac

Such a pretty nature Conservation area. Can't wait to go back

Dicky Chang

Nice boardwalk, beach and varied options of trail walks for family.

Miladin Vrbaški

Very nice place

Rosy Kumar

One of my favourite local spots when I don't feel like traveling too far. It's absolutely beautiful and definitely worth it.

A. Sushi

Beautiful park. My friends and I did not expect such park in Mississauga.

Jennifer Gould

Well maintained series of trails thru beautiful scenic areas with abundant wildlife, vegetation & stunning views of surrounding neighbourhood, lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline.

Rob Dunn

Nice short trail, great place if you like taking photos

Nate DB

Fun area to see a different area of Lake Ontario. The bridges are built well and really clean. Nice nature spot

ashlee MSab.

Beautiful trails , views and environment. Great for couples , kids and dog walkers.

AC / RC

Just a beautiful serene place for a lovely hike

Ashwin Chettiar

Beautiful n scenic.

Barry Kanasewich

Always a great place to take a walk!

Petro Gorobchenko

Nice park, makes you feel like you went for a hike without going so far from the city. Very icy when we went. But at least that made us to go buy the ice clips for boots. :)

Lauren Mirecki

Fantastic conservation area with easy access for strollers. The scenery is beautiful, and the length of the trail is just enough to keep kids entertained before it's time to double back.

Armin Van Dyk

Trail was very beautiful and very nice.

Gregory Didycz

Excellent place to see nature and wildlife. Beautiful views.

Marcela Orrego

Beautiful and easy city hike.

Ray Cabbab

We had a wonderful walk along the path

Kudret Aykut

Photographer's heaven Many birds and land animals such as white tailed deer can be seen. Even if you are not into photography, you should go there and enjoy the nature

Miranda

Nice natural habitat restoration area. Informative signs help you really appreciate the clean up effort put into this park. Well maintained trail and boardwalk through the marsh. Conservation trail leads into a larger park system at one end.

F T W

Walking along the new boardwalk through nature is very peaceful.

Rob Mikulec

Great bird hotspot with wild deer however can get very busy by 10am on weekends

Adam Grabowski

Great place for a walk in nature. The purple trail is about 1km and takes 30 minutes to complete. It is ideal length that won't tire you, but will amaze you with great sightseeings along the way. Animals appear to be widespread, we encountered chipmunks, squirrels, number of species of birds, and... a deer! Great for a romantic walk with special one or family weekend. Recommended!

Donia Chaker

I had an okay experience. There was just a dead fish in the middle of the shoreline. Smelled awful. They could have gotten rid of it.

samyam krishna

Very nicely maintained borad walk for a small hike, with beautiful views of the marsh.

Jonathan Cox

Has a fantastic boardwalk, very peaceful place. In some ways it helps that there is no car park as it limits the numbers

Zoran Vranjes

Great place to go for a walk, especially with the kids.

Aaron M. Putman

An excellent park to walk through and down to the lake. 4 stars only because during winter and rain it is not well maintained and you will encounter a lot of water and mud on the paths. Well it is a marsh after all, but the paths could use some more gravel.

Abdallah El-Falou

Very clean, safe for families. Beautiful views with access to the lake too.

Tauqir Akhtar

This is really a nice place to be . It seems nature has been reconstructed here and you will be delighted to take a walk here . The trails have been converted to broad walks and look amazing. One of the scenic places in Mississauga . And being next to JD Memorial Park makes it even more appealing. There are beautiful houses nearby too. Parking can be issue over a busy summer weekend. So prepare accordingly

Danielle Rabbat

Excellent place for a nature walk. We saw many birds and a chirping cricket up close!

Coco Zhang

Beautiful walk with the lake view

Bhupinder Buttar

Fantastic please , great to take kids for a nature walk

Marissa Hang

A peaceful and scenic gem in the city. Very nice hike.

Yeimi Pena

Beautiful and peaceful place to enjoy the nature. Diverse kind of birds, deers and squirrels. Recommended to people who love the calm and quiet places.

Ron Haslett

Haven't been here since I was a kid, and took my kids there for some outside time. This place is fantastic....if not for the pandemic. Getting around needs to be done on walkway bridges, which forces close proximity to others - most of which aren't wearing masks. Will definitely go back when life is more normal, but will stick to open spaces for time being.

Jana Posavec

Great little conservation area. It's free but has limited parking. Can park on streets in some areas, parking at jack darling park (gets super busy on weekends) or parking at the elementary school (best option). The park is not that large maybe takes 1-2 hours to walk around. Has a nice boardwalk with scenic views. Good for bird watching. Connects to jack darling park and the lakeshore trails has a lot of good small beaches to swim in. Good for kids or dog walking.

Coral Courtney

This is a boardwalk through a local Marsh. During the Spring you can see the fish spawning. And if you are quiet you may catch sight of a chipmunk, squirrel or muskrat. On a really lucky day you might see a deer. It's a very pleasant walk which isn't very long and mostly boarded. There are some pleasant it looks over the marsh and for the river the train is flat except for 2 loops that has a hill. However it is very clear which Loop has the hill and is bordered. The loop which is not on the boardwalk but has a hill is more of a hike if an easy one. There are often young children and dogs-which are not always on leashes. You can walk directly from Jack Darling park in to Rattray Marsh-almost without realizing it.

Giovanna Chavez

Beautiful natural preserve, bird sightings, trails that go down to the water. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature. The marsh path is connected to the park and playground next door. Lovely

Muhammad Ashfaq

Leads up to the lakeshore. You can swim or skip rocks over there. A good place to go with your friends to.

Abizer Kachwala

It is a very good park. It had a good trail and nice rocks to sit by the water. It has a playing place for kids and a nice view of downtown Toronto skyline in the background. Definitely a place worth visiting and it's free with no entrance fees.

Randi Jacob

I read the reviews before coming and parked at the suggested Jark Darling which is close a 10 min walk to Rattray. However with a toddler during covid I wouldn't recommend parking there in the future. You have to walk by 2 fun looking playgrounds that can't be avoided to arrive at Rattray. In the future we plan to use the street parking and directly access the conservation area. Lots of friendly people and kids and dogs

Toronto Trails

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area is accessible from Jack Darling Memorial Park. There are several free parking lots but they can fill up pretty quickly during weekends and holidays. Trail traffic is really heavy, we would recommend visiting this place early in the morning or during less busy times. The trail mainly consists of boardwalks and gravels paths, and it is stroller friendly. Bikes are not allowed on the trail though. There are a lot of wildlife in the area, i.e. birds, frogs, chipmunks, squirrels. Sheridan Creek is accessible at some locations, but use at your own risk. It is nice to spend a morning at the beach and walk around Rattray Marsh. You can check the CVC Park Conditions before going.

Marie Leclerc

Lovely park for 1-2h walk if you connect with the parks near by. One of the best in the GTA

Zeljka Burazin

My favourite walk in the GTA. Plenty of bird life. I've spotted deer, swans, egrets. Wooden boardwalks throughout most of the marsh. Extremely muddy after a rainfall though.

Sheldon Valeda

So great to have a chunk of nature preserved! We need more of this. Extensive boardwalks circle a large marsh.

Crystal Yu

Best place to park we found was at Jack Darling Memorial Park because we couldn't find a parking lot from the address given (50 Bexhill) and we weren't sure if we could park on the residential street. Make sure you bring big spray and plenty of water if you're planning to go on a hot day.

ketan jain

Such a Beautiful location. The trail here is good to walk around. That waterfront trail connecting jack darling and rattray is so amazing. I really had a wonderful tym here. U can get a lot of amazing Captures here. The day I went here, weather was so cool. The high tides of water were hitting the stones and splashing around. Moreover less crowdy and very peaceful place especially during weekdays.

Supratim Das

Well preserved natural forestation with walkways. Wet weather can create some patches of mud that you have to walk around. You can see chipmunks and squirrels (occasional red ones too) on a warm bright day, and if you are lucky, see rabbits, beaver and deer. Fun for birdwatchers too. Look into the water, to see plenty of fishes, some frogs and if you are lucky, a snake

Peter Boyd

Lovely place for a walk. Access it from Jack Darling Park. Great for a stroll and pictures if lucky you can see some natural wildlife.

Wajeeha Hasnain

Right next to the jack darling park. Accessible by bus. The trails are beautiful, and make for great pictures. There's various trails so you can choose any trail according to length and difficulty and walk at your own pace.

Keto Jack Jacques Lauzon

The owners are so genuine! Fred the bird and Sally squirrel were great hosts! They really leave you feeling great about your visit! Be sure to visit the Rock Beach and have a skip or two! The pics are of baby birds - they have great singing voices already!

Tali Cherniawsky

Lovely green walking trails that lead to the beach.

Prince Thomas

Awesome place for a walk.

Nikhil Juneja

Wonderful place to go for a long walk along the lake.. and inside the green area

No Mud No Lotus

We made our way to the walking and raised boardwalks trails of Rattray Marsh Conservation Area in Mississauga, Ontario. With the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, you are able to capture views of Toronto’s downtown shoreline including the CN Tower.

Beth Kasik

A Favourite Place to Visit and Go for Walks.... This place is so soothing to one's soul. Dramatic, but that is how I feel. The board walks are well maintained by CVC. You can listen and watch the birds & …

Norman Bechler

Nice walks and great beach!

Jasmeet Singh

Amazing place for all ages, Finding parking is difficult here. So plan it accordingly.

Yun Tang

Peaceful place with beautiful wetland surrending the soft boardwalk trail. It connected to Jacks darling park. You can have a very good walk here.

Michael Peto

Beautiful views from the boardwalk. Great little stretch of beach. A relaxing getaway from the city.

Huy Bui

This park is quite pleasant to walk. The terrain is flat. The walkways are well maintained. The beach is nice.

Ishita Singh

So calm and peaceful. A walk in the midst of nature.

saima kabir

Easy walking through for all age groups including small, big large and portable lap four legged furry family members.one can park at jack darling park and enjoy walk to Rottary marsh.it well marked and often crowded but worth a visit.

leslie l

Beautiful conservation area in south Mississauga. Many access points and parking. Adjacent to Jack Darling Park. Great views of Lake Ontario.

Thomas Fischer

Wow. Supperb!

Lawrie B

Just beautiful! Lots of wildlife and natural beauty to soak in!

Mikhail sadhu

Good secluded pebble beach, hidden within the conservation area. Great for hikes, meditation and stone skipping.

Helga Paphnutiy

My favorite park to walk

Cami H

This is a good and east trail but it is short. You can make it longer by start walking from Jack Darling memorial. Within this trail, there are sub trails that you can take to make your walk longer. This is an actual loop trail so it all goes in a circle to make it easy for you. Well maintained. Active trail and good for all levels. Good for kids, strollers and dogs.

2 B Wired inc

Great quick hiking spot and always nature enjoy

Vera Chmil

Perfect trail for a walk or for a bike ride. A lot of benches to enjoy the beauty of the lake. Playground for kids.

Zeenia Kola

Nice conservation area, with some good trails. Took the pedestrian trail. Not too crowded. Parking is at Jack Darling park. No parking on the street.

Ahthesham Sheikh

No parking, so you get off at the Pak next door and run your way to it..

vinsfy j

Oh this place has been my go to destination every weekend this summer ... it’s right next to the jack darling park but has it’s own calmness and peace without the crowd. It has the hidden beach seems like you own it ???? must go but please don’t leave trash behind .

Sara Henry

Relaxing time by Lake Ontario! Beautiful scenery and trails! Hard to believe I'm still in Mississauga!!

Nidhi Dewan

We love coming here in spring, summer and especially in the fall. The crispness of the leaves, walk along the wooden path and fresh air takes you in a whole different world.

Charmaine Hibbert

Beautiful trails and something to behold on each journey.

Shelley Foster

This treasure on the shore of Lake Ontario is along the waterfront trail system in Mississauga. The large marsh is home to many animals. You might even get to see a heron. Remember to stay on the boardwalk. Take out any garbage and leave behind the foliage. Every season has something to delight. Spring offers trilliums, summer offers lush greenery and fall has the changing leaves. Once you have discovered it, you will be back.

Helen Polishuk

Pedestrian access,one hour its enough for visiting this park

Will Divers

Incredible sights and especially sounds, the birds are a symphony of natures true beauty. Absolutely loved it!!!

Argentina Cureteanu

Great location for a hike! Nice boardwalk!

Dion

its a nice quiet trail to walk thru. lots of nature

Bill Eckersley

It is soooo great to have Green Space like this in Mississauga. Beatiful grounds.

Eileen Pan

Absolutely no place for parking, so good luck if you are driving to this place

Rebecca J

I absolutely love it here. One part of the walkway was recently renovated and the park in general is well kept. I always want to show people the park but I want to also keep it hidden as I don't think many know the park exists. There are so many birds and different animals all around that you can spot while walking along the paths. I highly reccomend a visit!

Curtis Struthers

A great place to go for a hike. Missed seeing the snapping turtles though...

Ian Turner

A beautiful and tranquil setting for a summer time walk or hike.

Robert Cochrane

Really nice park with great trails along the waterfront and marshland ????

A K

beautiful place well with good scenery and nature trails. Only thing negative about this place was that there are cameras and CCTV signs posted meaning they are spying on private citizens

Rich F

This place is a little gem of a the park. There's lots of nice walking areas right by the lake which is great for just spending the day strolling around when there's good weather.

Sonika Sharma

Beautiful trails along the lake.

Happy Traveller

Crowded but I got a 47 min walk done for my cardio during gym closure. First visit for me. Parking lot is busy by the lake.

Christopher Gomes

CVC does a great job preserving the area. The wildlife is amazing during the day I have seen;. Deer, Duck, Frog, Chipmunk, Fish & many different Birds. The shoreline by Lake Ontario has the best "skipping rocks" ???? & has some beautiful board walks along the way.

Amn Rahman

What an incredible gem in GTA! Boardwalk through the forest with soothing sounds of water and wildlife. Definitely recommend for a relaxing walk in the evening! Access is through Jack Darling Park so you can park in the last parking lot that’s closest to the water and then walk down the waterfront area to reach the trail. Finding parking there can be a hassle though!

Jhanelle Simpson

Always a great local hike! I enjoy coming in the morning when it’s less busy. Parts of then trail are closed right now due to construction but overall still so much trail and boardwalk available.

Crissy Millare

Nice trail in Mississauga

Shabnam M

Very well maintained conservation area with beautiful trees, lookouts and walking bridges

Amanda Burke

A local spot for some nice scenery in the GTA. Small, follows the trail along the lake and shares it both to Etobicoke and Port Credit. Marsh is great, loads of tables for families too.

Irina

Great park. Lots of benches with a nice view of the Ontario lake. On the weekend sunny day many people in the park.

Villagemayor

An amazing conservation area in the middle of the city. Boardwalks are generally maintained and prevents people from spoiling the natural area.

Charles Coutu

Great place for family walk

Cole Brillinger

Nice area for a quick walk on the credit river, you can sometimes watch the fish going up stream.

Michael Liman

I would say, Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, is much better than Jack Darling Memorial Park in term of the views. Morning is the best, and in the autumn, the views are much more beautiful. I have been visiting several times to this area. It is good for taking a walk as well. However, in the weekend, there has been crowded with people walking inside the park. Rattray Marsh Conservation area is connected with Jack Darling Memorial Park. Many parking spots are mostly located at Jack Daling Memorial Park. Rattray Marsh Conservation area only has a limited parking spot. So it is better to park at Jack Darling, and walk to Rattray Marsh area. Some people bring camera to take pictures with red and yellow colours leaves as background and taking pictures for wildlife and birds. Some spots have broadwalks. However, there are part of the area, is still under maintenance, so the walk to that specific area, was closed. Hopefully, the maintenance work will be completed soon. Besides that small part of maintenance area, we can still enjoy many areas to explore, take pictures and walk. There are also some benches for people to take a rest after walking. It is recommended for people who like to hike. The trail or hike is easy to achieve and most of the walking trail are flat and not to long.

Madylearn AsWeGrow

Nice walk and bike trails along the shore. Fall colours aren’t the greatest but it’s not bad at all.You’ll find some good spot for photograph. Only side street parking in the community beside the entrance. Kids friendly. Photos were taken 2nd week of October 2019

Chris Goddard

One of our favourite places to hike. Great boardwalk to walk on. Easy hiking for all abilities. Great rocky beach to visit and skip stones.

carla gonzalez-casanova

A forest jewel ????so glad is under recovery and getting more beautiful than ever ❤nice for a walk with family or a date or picnic

Hary P

Very nice path way to walk alone or with your partner. Glad to find this llace

Don More

Beautiful trail and lots of great picture opportunities of nature or birds.

Beshoy Botros

Amazing views and great for walks

Mark Roberts

Easy access, well maintained, beautiful views

Bernard Blevins

It a lovely stroll through the Marsh. The air is fresh...you could instantly feel it. Peaceful and quiet, away from the noisy city. It’s nice to walk through the Marsh and feel one with nature. I take a moment and listen to the sound of nature. It’s like meditation. Walking through the Marsh is something I look forward to.

Dave Campbell

Grew up going for walks here. And I still do when I come back to Mississauga to visit my parents. It's a fairly lenghty well kept boardwalk and series of trails going through the woods and over the wetlands, very scenic and quiet walk surprisingly close to Lakeshore (though very well tucked away). Only warning is depending on the time of year, you might have to deal with copious amounts of flying insects coming out to spawn (I believe certain days or weeks of spring and fall or late summer, IIRC). That's just nature, no fault of the location and the people who keep it up. But do your research before visiting and be cautious if you think that sort of thing might really bother you. All other times the amount if insects feels the same as everywhere else. And otherwise, it's great

Michael Sannuto

Love this walk, remember walking here back in the 70's, it a sanctuary for water fowl and so much more.

Justin Cuaresma

Great walk

Steve

Always a great place for a quick stroll, some areas are under construction/renovation but theres always enjoyable

Mina Naras

If you like rock skipping, you don't want to miss this place????!

travelhholic dr

Best hiking track in Mississauga, quiet, beautiful, peaceful and scenic tracks. Beautiful lakes all around and treed

James Eka

Great trail to hike, easy for all ages. Nothing to difficult, not much incline or decline sections. It's Fun for the whole family.

Michael Bloomer

Nature at its best. Beautiful peaceful place to walk and enjoy Mother Nature.

Emmeline Smith

unique landscape in the middle of the city...comfortable walkway , old trees and marsh...so beautiful.

san7ion316 Sanchez

Well if you are looking for a place to walk and relax your self this is a beautiful park

Kevin Ould

Great place to go for a walk and see some wildlife.

Jennifer Dryden

Beautiful wildlife and scenery for walking around.

Roman Lech

Great place for a walk!

Jegin Joseph

Marshy conservation area with boardwalks, hiking trails. Perfect spot to enjoy fall colours and to be closer to nature. There are trails leading to Shores of Lake Ontario(Pebble beach) and that’s what it makes a perfect place to enjoy a weekend getaway!

Saravana Kumar Ramachandran

Excellent nature view and had a nice walk along the lake

Tamara

Cute little nature reserve with wooden walkways and benches, great for sightseeing and morning runs

Leslie Gilchrist

Quiet place beautiful trails. Take good care of what we have

Kenneth Byers

Great place to take a walk

Channa Jayasinghe

Great place for hiking and bird watching. Different types of habitat harbor many species of birds making this reserve a hotspot for birds. The birdlife ranges from different species of warblers, woodpeckers, birds of prey to shore birds. Active through the different seasons.

Sudeep Batra

Beautiful trail, shady so good to walk during summer

Barb Russell

Our kids love visiting the marsh. A pair of swans frequent the marsh and we still get a thrill out of seeing them. The playground at the end of the marsh is interesting and has public bathrooms next to it. There is on going construction of a new boardwalk, but it just means exploring new areas of the marsh as you make use of the detours.

Lorraine S

Stroller friendly! Lovely in the fall!

Johnny Kawartha

We only had a short time but will definitely go back. So beautiful and nice clean water.

Pixeltrot Photography

Beautiful in summer and winter.

Michelle Hughes

I love it here. I've been bringing my son for years and this year my twins finally get to visit this area. Love the pure nature feel.

Maciej Janiak

Great place to escape city within city. Great hiking trails. A lot of opportunities to observe nature. Fish wild life.

natalija bukovec-osmicevic

Beautiful!

Adarsh haridas

Beautiful trail that leads to a paradise

Therese Silvawalker

Fall windy walk with whirling leaves and rushing swirling winds. Well maintained & excellently laid out very accessible hiking trail. Off shoots are fun too, although the wood gets slippery with leaves after rain.

Salah Abdelhadi

Beautiful park to walk through with tons of wild life and beautiful views! The wooden path is quite near and if the water levels are low, there are a few access points to the water front. Dog friendly as well. Highly recommended on a visit to Port credit area.

Bryan Duffy

Awesome place to walk with the family. Right on the lake. Great view of Toronto.

Abhijeet Manurkar

Loved the place. Was able to find few birds listed there. If you are into shooting nature pics, this is one place you shouldn't miss.

Chantall Wire Creations

Spring is starting! Lots of birds out and about.

Sunita Pace

My childhood was filled with memories of long marsh walks and even after all of these years this place is as magical now as it was then. It's a sanctuary of peace away from the busy world and if you're quiet enough and still enough you may be surprised at just how much wildlife you find at home here living their lives in this tranquil paradise. Beavers, deer, turtles, snakes, lots of birds, insects and who knows what other majestic creatures you'll find :)

Eric Barnes

Beautiful quite trail. Perfect for relaxing by the lake and skipping some rocks.

L Briden

Very nice long walks, picnic areas, and beaches.

Joe Zubac

Great place for an outdoor nature stroll. Many good entry points from the subdivision

Steph Worsfold

Great views, easy walk, and accessibility. Would be great if there were places to sit at beach

Jo-Ann G.

Lovely walk through a conservation area along Lake Ontario. Right in Mississauga. You can start at Jack Darling Park, where there are lots of picnic tables and even a park for kids. The walk takes about an hour to do. Saw a gorgeous big hawk today.

Mateusz Raniewicz

We always come here for walks. The nature here is lit. 10/10 would recommend

Bharat Shah

The Rattray Marsh Conservation Area is an extension of Jack Darling Memorial Park on the western side. Both the park and the Conservation Area are linked. The trail along the lake will take you to the Marsh automatically. The very well-maintained area has refreshing trails, many safe and comfortable boardwalks, wildlife viewing platforms, educative and informative kiosks, lush greeneries in summer, and eye-catching varieties of colourful leaves in fall. This scenic conservation natural area is so alluring that it will clear your mind of all the clouds of darkness and transport it to the seventh heaven. It has the power to fill your heart and soul with elation, ecstasy, positivity, and peace. You will experience a state of bliss and enjoy extra-sensual pleasure. The exhilaration you get in the area that is full of varieties of nature: an immense lake, wild birds, the forested hillock, and not usually-seen-animals, is utterly indescribable in words. Rattray Marsh Conservation Area in Mississauga, certainly, is a must visit place for all the nature lovers, hikers, spiritually inclined people, and tourists.

Jay Rao

The board walk over the marshland is fantastic. The paths are well maintained, fantastic place to watch birds and some good wildlife.

The African Warrior

Lovely place to hang out with your spouse or love one. Great for walking... Beautiful water view...

Anna Leheta

Unique nature and well maintained trails. Nice beach and view.

Simon

Very nice area for nature walk. Elevated boardwalk. Lots of birds and wildlife.

Andy le gall

Very quiet, not so big, but with various scenes. Good for an hour long break

Da Ria

So unique boardwalk trails near Lake Ontario, peaceful and beautiful. Not stroller friendly park,there are not public washrooms and not public parking lot. You should to park at Jack Darling Memorial park. It’s a perfect place for bird watching.

Christine Berube

All year round this is a great place to get in a walk in nature right in my own part of the city. Deer, birds, fish, beavers, flora and fauna never disappoint.

Marwa K

A serene spot connected to hiking trails and bike trails along lakeshore that you can visit in all seasons.

Sal PN

Good place to visit. Only parking is a problem. Don't know why they arrange parking closeby or let visitors know it somehow.

Tomasz Kuflewski

Awesome place. Especially once the "pandemic" hikers are back in the malls and pathways are almkst empty!

Kathleen Robertson

Well marked paths easy to walk with shady areas. Beautiful landscape and we'll maintained

Mike Al

Very nice but small conservation area at Lakeshore Mississauga. Once you make yourself around Jack Darling park; just keep waking west and you will come across Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. Nice place to spend an afternoon.

Singh Gill

Nice place to sit by the water there's a huge Park and public washrooms as well. There is no sand on the beach only pebbles.

Steph I.

Amazing. Great wildlife sightings.

Nancy Agbaje

Beautiful parkland and beaches at the waterfront. There are a lot of great scenic spots to see the skyline of Toronto as well as well maintained trails to wander along. Word to the wise, parking will be found at Jack Darling Memorial Park NOT down Gatehouse Drive. Also keep in mind that if you park in the very first parking lot, this will lead to an off-leash park so if you don't have a fur baby, you may want to follow the driveway a little further to additional parking. As there are a lot of dogs throughout the park, trod carefully to bypass hidden 'surprises' lol! Otherwise, a great place to enjoy one of the city's green spaces!

Ashley Shiwprasad

This is such a gorgeous place to walk and enjoy nature with many different trails to choose from. I love walking on the boardwalk by the lake, it is one of my favourite views. It is also a great place for picnics with loved ones.

Adam Lowman

It is a beautiful natural area of Mississauga and so well maintained! Beautiful spring wildflowers and lush green growth among the mature trees. There are well groomed walkways and boardwalks that make it easy walking for people of any age.

Roger Fernandes

Great place for a walk! Nice and relaxing... However, it seems like a lot more trees are down this year. It's sad but still a relaxing experience.

Benjamin Bradley

Proud to see the community preserving a little piece of vital wetland near Toronto. Located on the waterfront trail, great place to visit by bike.

Dhiman Mitra

Marsh conservation are. Great for walks. In summer mosquitoes may be a problem.

Chawla Saab

Gorgeous walk and goes straight to Jack darling park which I had no idea about. Was well routed and so close to the water

Patricia Pittameglio

Nice and relaxing place to visit

Morena X

One of my favourite places to go for a walk. Very peaceful if you go weekdays, right by the lake, lots of nature to experience.

Caralyn Rubli

Nice easy trail

Tara Withers

Great place to hike and bird watch. Nice scenic trails along the waterfront that connect to Jack Darling Park.

Tyms 28

The walking trails were well-maintained and family friendly! Beautiful lakeshore beach with Toronto skyline views. Nice boardwalk for the Waterfront trail. No riding on the trails but some bikers didn't follow the signs. We all had a great time exploring the marsh! Parking at Jack Darling Park was already at capacity in all 5 parking lots on a beautiful Saturday morning at 10:30am. Glad we were able to find one of the rare streets that still allow for street parking. Park at Glenleven, off of Bexhill. The walk was even closer to the Marsh trails then at Jack Darling Park. We will visit again!

Lauri Green

Beautiful location hidden away. Lots of birdwatchers and nice for walk on the boardwalk.

itsnumberss

Very beautiful place away from city madness. The lake shoreline was very pleasant !!

Shahid Gilani

Nice board walk,pebble Beach is unique, lots of shade...

Mustafa Fawzy

Very nice and calm area.. by the lake.. a good walking trail as well.

Suzana Grozavescu

Tranquil and a great place to get away even for a short time. Wonderful to walk.

Donna Bouchard

Lovely place to walk...ride your bike... whatever. I love taking my dog here. She has fun swimming and exploring.

jenia andonov

Amazing place, we lived in Mississauga for 13 years now and have been going to this Marsh just as long. I would recommend everyone passing by that loves nature walks to come by and see this area. Very beautiful :)

Johnson Kanagaraj

Rattray marsh is a conservation area which is within the city limits of Mississauga. It has a very limited parking area. Washroom and picnic tables area are available in one area.No entrance fee is charged,but a donation box is kept where you can give your donations.Memberships are available. Only pedestrians are permitted.open from sunrise to sunset. Raised board available for walkers.leashed dog walking permitted. Bird watching and photography permitted. Lake Ontario waterfront trails are prsent.

Shameer Sukha

The knoll enabled us to overlook the Marsh and we spotted what looked like herons to us! The kids love the walk through Rattray Marsh and the great thing is that it also connects to Jack Darling park.

Shirali James

Really enjoyed the boardwalk trails. The information on the various species were great. Only got a four star because I wish the trails were longer!

Heather Thompson

Every step was exciting and pleasing

Franz Sinclair

Amazing trail that goes thru the marsh land. Very beautiful walk that leads to a few different beaches on the lake shore. Also connects to Jack Darling Park which is a great park too.

mehdi sepehrnia

Nice area but so slippery in winter

Sherwyn Simmons

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Jagbir Phogat

Beatifullake view and nice walking trails. Lot of entertainment for kids.

Mike H

Great boardwalk and short trails for family and stroller friendly.

Jenia Derevitcher

It's nice, but it's not a circled trail, you can either go one way and come back or the same with the other way.

Mike Salter

A wonderful place to walk and take in nature.

Lloyd D'souza

Nice peaceful spot. It is connected to Jack Darling park. Well kept boardwalk which makes for a pleasant walk through nature.

Peter Smelcer

Nice day through Rattan Marsh today.

Ahmed B

Great trails but short

Tahir Ahmad

Grew up here for 16 years and still go back. Great trail in the city! Leads into a big beach side park with Ana amazing off leash dog park. Fantastic area.

dee p

One of my favorite places to come for a walk a hide gem

Kelly Hinds

I truly forgot how beautiful it is along the trails and how calming it is by the lake. We all need to remember how beautiful our Province is. Take the family and enjoy the day an hour however long you can...you won't regret it..????

Myta Garaygay

Nice scenery ☺ a good place to unwind..

Dianne King

Great walk! Highly suggest it!

Km Km

Take a day trip to Jack Darling park while there go to the west side of the park and venture into the Rattray Marsh Protected Wetlands. the marsh has a mile and a half of railed boardwalk that meanders its way through the marsh; giving visitors an unobstructed view of the area and yet protecting the flora and fauna from being trampled. the boardwalk runs parallel to Sheridan Creek that feeds lake Ontario.

Mark Dietrich

Excellent hike with small kids. I love that you don't have to worry about your kids getting in the way of bikes as there are no bikes allowed! As soon as I discovered this place I realized I don't have to drive 3 hours to Algonquin to be surrounded by nature on a hiking trail.

Dovile Ruplenaite

Love this for short walks!

Darrin Jasinski

Mississauga is blessed with a number of lakefront parks. This is unique because of the natural pond. There’s a beautiful boardwalk and wildlife viewing platforms. One can walk along the lake in all sorts of seasons. One of many hidden gems.

David Wong

It is a huge park, I can see the lake from the car, must be nice, but could not find a single parking spot, had to go to another place far from city. It is the labor day long weekend, weather is perfect. Everybody try to come out to enjoy probably the last summer day of 2020.

Nicole Alexis

Beautiful views for a nice nature walk. The beach was clean and not too busy.

Paul Carr

Beautiful place to see

Christopher Murphy

Great boardwalks. Always a chance to see some deer. Great way to kill some time outdoors.

Mark M

Awesome set of trails along a beautiful waterfront landscape. Much of the trail is planked boardwalk

Liam Knott

It's a very nice little park that is well maintained

Angela

Nice area to go for a walk, lots of great views!

Victoria Jablonski

Beautiful but very icy this time of year! There are clear signs that say trails arent maintained in the winter so use is at own risk!

Joanne Macdonald

Beautiful park for kids or animals. Very good and accessible location. Close to the lake . Very clean.lots of small animals and friendly. Nice both in winter and summer.

Candice M

I love Rattray marsh conservation area. It connects to Jack darling park and you can walk the entire waterfront trail to the Bradley museum. In the summer a great place to see a lot of wild life and break from the heat. It's still amazing in the winter, you can see a lot of hawks through out the area. Trails are not maintained in the area so be aware and have appropriate footwear. Also note that bike are not permitted in the park as they can be disruptive to wildlife.

Michelle Barrack

Great walk and trails for families

Jeremy C

Great trail through a marsh! Nice wildlife around. It’s a nice walk on a wooden boardwalk.

James Moffatt

Nice trail along Lake Ontario that has nice off-shoots that go right out to the lake. Great bird watching and very neat, large, old trees.

Gabriela Garcia

Beautiful, nice please for all the family

Samantha Gumbley

Trail was good but a little short. Nice scenic area to sit down and look at the water

Douglas Baird

Always a great place for a walk!

Ale B

Nice trails. Clean. Some parts not accessible (stairs, steep hills). Bring mosquito repelant

maicol fragnoli

Beautiful place for a walk

Rob Hurst

Great place for a peaceful walk, it feels very remote from the city even though it is not. Short walk to Jack Darling park. Saw a swan, ducks, a baby turtle and heron....surprised to see so much!

Harry Bradley

Rattray Marsh is a great place to go for a walk. The trails are not difficult at all. You can enjoy the marsh areas but there are some wooded areas as well. It's definitely worth a visit.

lets.weekend

Serene place, nice boardwalk, a beautiful rocky beach, and great for birdwatching! ????????

Sarah B

Went around dusk and it was a beautiful walk with a great view of Toronto. A lot of work has been done fixing the trails and boardwalks. There were quite a few bugs but they weren't bothersome for the most part.

Jeremy Kroetsch

We really enjoy this trail near the the lake that provides boardwalks and access through the marshy landscapes. When you eventually get to the water through many of the trail access points - you are welcomed by a pebble beach. Along the shoreline there are spots of shade that are provided by the trees that extend our from the lush greenery. For those that are looking for a little sun, on a nice day there is plenty of that as well. Today along the path we were lucky enough to hear the frogs and birds and see the swans and deer along the path. Definitely recommend checking it out.

Michael Reza Parker

Nice little gem tucked away , definitely recommend going for a walk here on a nice day.

jason banks

Nice place for a walk and too see a little nature

Lauren Kutzler

Beautiful setting and a great place to spend the day with your family

William Zanone

An amazing place to walk and enjoy nature.

Salma Bakr

Lovely short trails and boardwalks in the heart of Mississauga. You can easily do a 5-8 km loop by combining the marsh trails with neighbouring streets or with the walks in Jack Darling Park.

Yuriy Ilyin

Quietest place to be in Mississauga with a view. Love it and the well maintained trails.

Zee Abdo

Sooo beautiful.. Amazin wooded walkway path.. Birds.. Hérons, beach.. Family park. Good for biking. Beautiful scenery

Lyudmyla Pashkivska

Great place for a hike any time of the year. There are playgrounds for kids, a beach where kids swim in the summer and a boardwalk in the marsh for better observation.

Kiran Kembhavi

Great picnic spot and good long treck. Dip your toes in cool water. Excellent evening spent with kids

Sabiha Altaf

Nice walking trail , wooden over the marshes. Leads to other large parks too, interconnected

A Fernandes

We enjoyed walking through Jack Darling Park and connecting to Rattray Conservation Area. Imagine our delight when we came across deer and fawn along the scenic walking trails!

Support TELUS

Great trail to visit. Easy to get lost if it is your first visit. The maps are brutal. Super beautiful

Melissa W

Great trails, it was flooded in places but not the parks fault! Lots of wildlife, we saw a few toads, frogs and rabbits!

Ashish Punde

Idyllic walk. Bugs spray is a must.

Alexander Shaw

They did a great job with this boardwalk and with making it accessible. My father was also easily able to join me on his mobility scooter.

Tom A

Beautiful greenspace. No on-site parking

H Ab

Clean and great views

Alexander Vick

Nice park, they keep improving and working on the trails.

Josslyn Richardson

Great place to walk - wish parking situation was better though!

Melissa Coria

Easy walk, about 40 minutes at a leisurely pace. The walk is fairly flat on tight packed gravel, boardwalks and some mulch in certain areas. There are observation platforms to view wetlands, marshes and streams. At dusk you will most likely spot a few deer.

Raptor Blood

Great nature walk in the Toronto area. Well maintained pathways that are easy to walk or run along.

Allan Armet

Well kept conservation area, nice boardwalk around the marsh. Only disappointment was that Shingles Bar doesn't serve drinks, it turned out to be a sand bar with no sign of people on an October afternoon. Here's a photo...

Monique Dosanjh

Such a beautiful place to go for a walk and enjoy the calmness.

Anthony Taylor

Very nice walk especially with family and friends. Nice view.

Nicole Cass

This is the rudest community I have ever visited. As soon as you drove to the intersection of Bexhill/Gatehouse, you will see multiple signs that don’t allow you to street park there if you plan to visit Rattray Marsh. I heard from locals that there are a bunch of retired residents consistently made complaint about visitors. I bet themselves never parked in front of any other residential properties when they went out to visit any trails. Selfish. Shame. Period.

Sebastian Jensen

Very dissapointed with the parking situation. The city has now blocked all parking on the streets with new 'no parking' signs everywhere saying "Park at Jack Darling" which is total BS since its at least a 20 minute walk. So 'too bad' if you want to check out Rattway but have any time restrictions whatsoever. Besides, Jack Darling is absolutely packed and has 0 parking on any decent sunny day. So here's a sarcastic 'thank you' to the neighborhoods around Rattway and to the City for effectively blocking out the public from a public park in a obviously rich area. Absolutely beautiful conservation park though. Must be nice to live right next to it ????

Chris Nik

Beautiful respite from the urban sprawl. Great wooden boardwalks through wooded, lush areas that bring you from the inner forest marsh area out to Lake Ontario. Great informative signs are scattered throughout the short trail and there are plenty of beautiful sites. The maps they have are useful for planning your walk as well. Went here for a Sunday stroll with my wife and it was a great experience. Will definitely be back, and look forward to enjoying it in all the seasons and seeing how the ecology changes. Well maintained and a wonderful destination so close to the city for a nice dose of nature.

Chris & Sue

Pretty nice place for an urban conservation area. It wasalittle crowded, especially considering that we were under lockdown.

Fiona Yeung

Not a challenging hike. Flat surface means lots of families. Kind of noisy.

Tasha P

Beautiful place to walk and sit. Very fun playstructure down the walkway.

Plantsidea

Very nice trail , you can use it in every season

peter riess

What are the nicest spots people are unaware Of and very quiet Beautiful scenery and wildlife highly recommended ???? ???? ????

Alex K

Awesome maintenance. All trails that I've stepped on are well marked for safety and navigation.

Corey Christie

Unexpected surprise in Mississauga. Not the biggest beach, but raised wooden trails through protected marsh land were a hit with the kids.

GJ Official

Amazing place to hangout

Steve Woodhouse

It is a great walk... no traffic on the trail,but it was raining and after sunset

B. A.

Very beautiful and calm park on the lake If anyone is wondering it is bordered with Jack Darling park

Quack Tuber

Lovely piece of nature set apart from but in the middle of suburban Mississauga. Lots of boardwalk to enjoy as well.

Melissa H

There are no washrooms along the path. Make sure you relieve your bladder before starting the trail. Enjoyed my walk though.

Carx 13

Rattray Marsh is just amazing. It has many trails throughout that offer some great views. Remember to bring a camera as there are many Lookout posts to take some great pictures at. There are many lakefront beaches that can be enjoyed. There is a fabulous boardwalk section that goes through the forest. I highly recommend going to this marsh. A great spot for hiking or a picnic with a loved one.

Sonal M

A nice place to walk around/hike. We even saw a deer!

Judy Zapata

Great nature preserve right in the city. Let's you feel like you are 'away'

A G

Amazing natural landscape for enjoying outdoor activities with familiy and friends.

B Wiedemann

Best hidden secret in the GTA. Be considerate and pack out whatever you bring in. Make it a day, hike end to end.

Philip Knight

Best spot in Mississauga for a hike and a dip

Oday Alrifai

What a beautiful day to be amongst nature! Beautiful and relaxing trail - observe nature for what it is. But please people, pick up the junk! Let's keep our cities clean!!!

Farooq Qasim

Wonderful park ideal for pick nick and people who wants walk in wilderness.

Vineet Johnson

Serene, beautiful, spectacular are words that do not adequately capture the beauty of this place. Loved it.

Heena Dharmesh

Excellent place for picnics and lots of nature trails to explore

Suchandra Mitra

Lots of parking spots, nice trails for lakeside walk, lots of birds, nice view of Toronto downtown.

Jennifer U

Our first visit. We loved it. The boardwalk and trails are well-maintained and very easy to walk. Great for a leisurely nature walk with the kids. We'll be back many times.

Andrea H

Great lakefront, lots of birds, nice picnic areas.

John B Stirling

Loved walking it for 40 years, and still do daily.

Muhammad Farhan Ali

Very good location for a hike. Did the route shown in red entering near green glade secondary school and coming out on lakeshore road near petro Canada. Most of route is waterfront trail which is part of the 16000km trans Canada trail.

Angie Sadler

An incredible trail for kids and adults alike.

Cc Pun

Good walking trail, not for wheelchairs.

Harley Brown

I've always like the trails here, it's very beautiful and peaceful. You can have a little walk while listening to the sound of the birds, and if you're lucky you might even bump into some deers!

Gwangseung Kim

Good view of the lake along with a long road to take a walk

Lisa Cosman

Perfect trails with many options.

Aleksandria M

Great park, so much stuff too see

Rob krs

A truly beautiful, somewhat hidden walk in the city. There are several different paths, as well as a beach of smooth rocks. It's a real nice place to spend a weekend morning walk with a coffee in hand. My wife and I love coming here on weekends.

Tim White

This is good .but parking is bad people get stupied fight.plus bugs bits.

Akash Gugilla

This is one of the best local conservation areas I've been to. The trails are very well maintained. It's a great place to appreciate nature and see unique wildlife. When I was there I saw a beaver, ducklings, carp, and various kinds of birds. A birdwatcher's heaven!

brian saraiva

Amazing park! Great walks, might even see deer

mark manzanero

Too many mosquitoes. Need mosquito control. Otherwise a great site for picnic and etc.

Surjeet Bal

Great provincial park with huge waterfront trail!!!!

Jessica A

This is truly a hidden gem hidden within Mississauga. I've lived here for so many years and just recently learned of this place through a volunteer program. I'm so glad I found a new spot for my long summer walks! It is beautifully maintained and the wooden boardwalk path makes the walk accessible for all. There are some areas where the trees have been cut down but it is unfortunately due to the emerald ash borer. There is still so much more wildlife and other living species to enjoy here every season like the hatching of snapping turtles and baby toads. I love how it covers a vast area of both forest and around the lake. Definitely worth a day trip here.

Gina Martin

Love walking here. Lots of wildlife from birds to deers.

Julia leva

beautiful place to walk through, me and my dog have a fun time walking here!

Leslie Mathias

Nice place to explore. Highly recommended.

rajni

Beautiful clean park, playground ,splash pad walking trails. Walk with a lunch and spend the day

Ak Brar

Peaceful and calm place. One comes closer to the nature.

Dritan Muco

Nice naturally park to walk in the nature.

Farhana Ali

Heaven on Earth!! Been to Jack darling millions of time never knew a hidden treasure was just a few steps away? Very scenic.

Jzen Rider

So awesome...great views and many trails!

Mike Lee

Beautiful and tranquil place. I was very fortunate to visit on a sunny crisp day but I'm sure it offers a variety of experiences throughout the year.

Dijana Morgan

Well maintained trails. Great place for a stroll.