What are the Orono Crown Lands?

The Orono Crown Lands occupy 633 acres of the former Ontario Tree Nursery. Thirteen km of well marked and maintained trails meander through a varied habitat of mature evergreen and deciduous hardwood forests. Many trails are easy walking, with benches and a large picnic area west of the Ochonski Rd. entrance. Wilmot Creek, one of Ontario’s best cold-water creeks, runs through the property. A spawning run of rainbow trout occurs in mid-April with a salmon run in late August.


Activities include walking, hiking, bicycling, fishing, dog walking, as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. There are no admission or parking fees.

The Orono Crown Lands Trust

 The Orono Crown Lands Trust is a registered non-profit organization that was formed to administer, maintain and improve this natural area for the free use and enjoyment by the public. We manage the Crown Lands under the direction of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Trails & Activites

Whether you like hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, or just simply taking your dog for a walk in nature you can do that while enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Orono Crown Lands. Come visit and see for yourself.

Join Us

 Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!