Proctor Park Conservation Area is located in Brighton, Ontario. We spent some time there while camping at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. We had lunch in the covered pavilion before walking the grounds and finding out it had a theatre (Brighton Barn Theatre) and a museum (Proctor House Museum). During our casual walk around the park, we were pleasantly surprised to find a hiking trail that we decided to explore. We didn’t hike the whole trail but found out later that the park is about 37 hectare in size and the trail was 2.5 kilometres long.

There is more to Proctor Park Conservation Area than what first meets the eye. Beyond the manicured lawns and open space, lies 37 hectares of natural wonder. Venture beyond the forest edge and follow the 2.5 kilometre trail that passes along Butler Creek, through cedar lowlands, and up through a maple/beech hardwood forest and a view of Presqu’ile Bay. ~ Lower Trent Conservation Authority

The paths were well-maintained and easy to follow. We walked over metal and wooden bridges, through mixed forests and Maya enjoyed walking in the Butler Creek. It was a fantastic find and we would definitely recommend it!