This short trail, just over 1.6 kilometres, circles Crawford Lake on a wide, accessible boardwalk that protects the sensitive shoreline while offering close-up views of the water. The lake itself is meromictic, meaning its layers don’t mix, preserving centuries of sediment that helped archaeologists uncover evidence of a 15th-century Wendat village nearby. Interpretive signs along the trail highlight Indigenous history, local ecology, and the lake’s unique geology, and it is a wonderful place to explore for casual walkers, families, and school groups.

**Note: As of fall 2025, the boardwalk is temporarily closed for reconstruction, with completion expected by February 2026. Alternate trails in the area include Woodland, Escarpment, and Pine Ridge.

Julie Mai

June 28, 2019

Beautiful lake and so many things to explore

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Distance 174 m

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Location: Milton, Ontario, Canada

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