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Merganser Cove – MacGregor Point Bird Blind loop from Port Elgin

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Merganser Cove – MacGregor Point Bird Blind loop from Port Elgin

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Merganser Cove – MacGregor Point Bird Blind loop from Port Elgin

03:28

13.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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1.37 km

Turtle Pond, MacGregor Point Provincial Park

Highlight • Lake

The bottom of the pond consists of marl, calcium carbonate dissolved from surface limestone mixed with organic material.
The pond is a good place to spot birds such as great egrets and also turtles.

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2.81 km

Merganser Cove

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Merganser Cove is a small cove on the shore of Lake Huron. In spring you can observe hooded hunters (ducks) here.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooded_merganser

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4.51 km

To the south, the Old Shore Road Trail leads past Watersnake Pond. Friends of MacGregor Point Park have built a wooden boardwalk and platform to enjoy views of birds and wildlife at the pond.
friendsofmacgregor.com

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7.37 km

Observation Tower – Tower Trail, MacGregor Point Provincial Park

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The Tower Trail is a joint project between Ontario Parks and the Friends of MacGregor Point Park. The trail is a circular pedestrian route for approximately 3.5 km through a …

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7.86 km

Osprey Nest in MacGregor Point Provincial Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.18 km

MacGregor Point Bird Blind

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 'Bird Blind' is located on the eastern side of the Ducks Unlimited Canada Wetland and offers excellent viewing opportunities for wildlife in the water.

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10.9 km

MacGregor Point Provincial Park

Nature Reserve

12.0 km

MacGregor Point Provincial Park

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MacGregor Point Provincial Park is located on Lake Huron south of the city of Port Elgin. The seven kilometer long stretch of coast has a high level of biodiversity. There …

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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10.6 km

2.95 km

188 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

361 m

233 m

Elevation

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