Explore the Beautiful Hills of Headwaters

A 4-Season Destination in Toronto's Back Yard

A leisurely drive less than an hour from downtown Toronto, and most of the GTA, will bring you to The Hills of Headwaters - an area rich in history, culture and natural beauty. 

So named for the four major river systems that originate there: the Credit, the Grand, the Humber and the Nottawasaga, for thousands of years this region was the summer hunting ground of the Iroquois, who thrived due to the abundance of fresh flowing water, indigenous fruits, berries and vegetables, migratory birds, fish, deer and other wildlife. 

In the early 1800's the first "European" settlers (many of them United Empire Loyalists) arrived and founded several towns and villages - most of which still dot the region - quickly turning it into a thriving agricultural and industrial centre.

Today, the Hills of Headwaters is popular a four-season destination that is renowned for the unique and diverse array of world-class experiences it offers. These include but are not limited to:

• exploring the Niagara Escarpment, the Cheltenham Badlands, the Oak Ridges Moraine and other natural features
• fantastic accommodations ranging from country inns and resorts to cozy bed & breakfast locations
• great walking and hiking trails - including sections of the Bruce Trail System
• excellent shopping in quaint and historic towns & villages
• a selection of enjoyable downhill and cross-country skiing resorts and locations
• one of Canada's most concentrated offerings of championship-calibre golf
• exquisite culinary experiences at award-winning restaurants featuring local organic and naturally grown ingredients
• internationally-renowned art and music festivals
• Ontario's first and only Stable Tour 
• and leisurely driving and cycling routes through some of the most serene and breathtakingly beautiful surroundings in all of Southern Ontario

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