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Sue
November 17, 2025
Grindstone Creek flows through Hendrie Valley in a wide, slow-moving channel, bordered by cattail marshes and floodplain forest. The waterway supports rich wetland habitat, with herons, turtles, and warblers common along its banks. Boardwalks and trails in the Royal Botanical Gardens closely follow the creek, offering continuous views of oxbows, marsh pools, and wooded slopes, creating the perfect atmosphere to slow down and take in the quiet, beautiful scenery.
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Elevation 80 m