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Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail

Ontario  >  Canada

Boardwalk with expansive views of the surrounding bog. More than 140 bird species have been recorded in the area.

Added* by Sally White
Most recent update 6 március 2026

Description

The Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail features a 2 km boardwalk and informational signage on the myriad flora and fauna which exist within the bog. The trail ends at a viewing platform with expansive views of the surrounding wetlands. Bird you can observe include Trumpeter Swan, Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Crane, Wilson's Snipe, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel, Common Raven, Sedge Wren, Veery, Cedar Waxwing, Swamp Sparrow, Nashville Warbler, Palm Warbler and Red-winged Blackbird.

Details

Access

The Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail is located at the west end of Whitmore Road in Alberton, about 12 km west of Fort Frances. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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