Top Stops on Canada’s Oldest and Longest Trail

The Bruce Trail offers one of the most magnificent backpacking opportunities in North America.

Following 860 kilometers (553 miles) of the Niagara Escarpment, Bruce is long, requiring at least a month for serious, experienced trekkers to tackle; more if you want to venture off the main path to explore the 400 kilometers (273.4 miles) of associated side trails — and you should.

Bruce is beautiful and exciting, and the country surrounding it is worth a few extra days of play.

Here are a few top stops to make time for during your backpacking adventure on the Bruce.

Niagara Falls

The main Bruce Trail has one end in Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula and another end in Queenston in the Niagara Valley.

Most backpackers prefer to venture from south to north, so they can have a few stress-free days to explore and indulge in Niagara Falls.

Easily one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls is as much a…