In the winter of 2016, we went for a day trip to the Port Elgin Area. We stopped at MacGregor Point Provincial Park at the beginning of the day and then we took a short drive up to Southampton for lunch. After lunch we decided to take a walk around Fairy Lake.

In the summer this area is used for watching waterfowl, listening to music and picnicking. The day we were there we only saw people who were taking their dogs for a quick walk in the cold.

There was no need for this sign at this time of year. In the spring and summer there would definitely be quite a few wildflowers growing along the edges of the trail. I liked the rustic nature of the sign, compared to the beautiful, but professional one at the entrance.

Parts of the small lake were still free of ice but we didn’t see any ducks or geese during our walk.

At the south end of the park there is a footbridge that allows hikers to cross the stream that flows out of the lake.

I can only imagine how much faster this water would be flowing in the spring time.

Ice had formed and stuck to these branches that were dipping into the water. As the breeze blew across the lake it made interesting sounds as it hit the banks.

The lake is set in a sunken area with houses, a school and the local museum situated at the top of the hill that circles the lake.

Woodpeckers were making some pretty amazing holes in this cedar tree. It almost looks like it was done with a tool, doesn’t it?

The stream that flows into the lake had fallen trees situated all haphazard around.

This is the second bridge along the trail and both of them were in excellent condition.

Near the main trail entrance there were park benches and an amphitheater were live music can be enjoyed during the summer.

I read that the park got some improvements the following year. Harzardous trees were removed, native wildflowers were planted, a lookout was built and serveral over projects were completed to this quaint little area.

The trail isn’t very long but it’s very accessible to all ages and dogs. After taking a short walk, be sure to head up the hill and enjoy some baked goods from the Offshore Bakery. Their baked goods are delicious and plentiful, you’ll have to stop yourself from buying too much!