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McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve loop

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Oshawa

McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve loop

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McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve loop

00:54

3.55km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1 m

McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

The trailhead for the hike through the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve is located at the free public parking lot at the end of Colonel Sam Drive. At the turnaround, the …

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McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve

Highlight • Natural

McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve is a peaceful natural area in Oshawa, where wetlands, meadows, and wooded trails create a quiet setting along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Walking paths wind through …

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1.37 km

Second Marsh

Highlight • Natural

The Second Marsh coastal wetland, along with the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve and Darlington Provincial Park, forms one of the largest publicly accessible riparian landscapes in the Greater Toronto Area. …

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2.11 km

Beaton Point Beach

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Beaton Point, historically known as Beaton Farm, is now part of the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve and home to Oshawa Second Marsh. This pristine area is popular for birdwatching.

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3.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

702 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

702 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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