Lynde Shores Conservation Area — Kid-friendly Outdoor Play in Whitby, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Outdoor
Lynde Shores Conservation Area offers a natural escape where families can explore the outdoors and connect with nature.
What to expect
This nature preserve provides walking trails through diverse habitats, including wetlands and forests, perfect for observing local wildlife and plant life. It's an ideal spot for a family outing, offering a chance to enjoy fresh air and scenic views away from the city.
Best for
Perfect for families looking for an accessible outdoor adventure to explore nature and spot wildlife.
What parents say
Roy Nichols
2026-2-23
Amazing place if you love nature and walking. See my post to see what you can see here !
Totoru (TTR)
There are several entrances to the conservation area that includes access to trails, marshlands and a beach. There many different bird varieties all year round as well as deer. The chickadees will fly towards you landing in trees close by signaling they are not afraid to receive seeds from your palm (recommended to disinfect your hand after palm feeding or wear gloves). Interestingly the chickadees do eat shelled peanuts as well. A great place to bring children or adults to see wildlife up close.
Su R c
2025-4-14
*A beautiful conservation area in Whitby where you can see many birds,feed birds and squirrels.We got lucky n saw a group of swans and deer as well. *The open expanse of grassland there is very beautiful 😍 *Many hiking trails .Feel free to choose as per your liking and trail distance. Parking: * There are 2 parking lots : 1) One for Annual pass holders only. 2) For day pass parking drive 600 metres from there to find the parking lot
Lauren Gibbons
2025-8-30
BEAUTIFUL!! Would absolutely come back Only 7$ for all day parking so we thought why not. We weren't expecting much other than a walk through the woods but within minutes we were watching deer run through the fields and birds were following us for food. Then we came across a beautiful beach on lake ontario which made regret not having brought my towel and a bathing suit. Would highly recommend, beautiful area to explore!
Liu Wang
2025-11-5
We had such a wonderful time here! The scenery is absolutely beautiful — it’s a perfect place for a peaceful walk along the trail. There are so many little birds and ducks around, and the kids had an amazing experience feeding the birds. When the tiny birds gently landed on their hands to eat the sunflower seeds, they were so thrilled and couldn’t stop smiling! 🐦🌿 A truly lovely spot for families to connect with nature and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors.
