There are some unusual and interesting wetlands in the Hamilton area. These are a few of the most easily accessed.

Hamilton Region

• Cootes Paradise, Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG): A large marsh area undergoing restoration through the use of a fish barrier and planting of native plants. Accessible from north or south trail systems. Trail maps are available at the RBG centre or their website, which also has information on visiting the fish barrier.
  
  
• Beverly Swamp, Hamilton Conservation Area: A large hardwood swamp ecosystem that is easily accessed from Concession 8 off Regional Road 552 or Hwy 6, and from the LaFarge 2000 Trail.
  
  
• Valens Conservation Area, Hamilton Conservation Authority: With 300 metres of wetland boardwalk, this is an easy site to hike. Valens is on Regional Rd 97, west of Hwy 6.
  
  
• Summit Bog, Copetown, Hamilton Conservation Authority: Is located on the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail just east of Highway 52 at Copetown between Hwy 8 and the 403. A sensitive ecosystem that should be observed from the trail only.
  

Summit Muskeg Preserve. Hamilton Conservation Authority.

Outside the Hamilton Region

• Greenock Swamp Complex, Saugeen Conservation: Southern Ontario's largest forested wetland is located north of Hwy 9 in Kincardine County.
  
  
• Point Pelee Marsh, Essex County: Explore this marsh that is host to many bird species using over 1 km of boardwalk. Near Leamington, take the 401 and exit at Hwy 77 and follow signs.
  
  
• Luther Marsh, Grand River Conservation Authority, Luther Township: Located north of Hwy 109, access is from Hwy 25 north through the town of Grand Valley. This wetland complex contains open marsh, swamps and bogs surrounded by forests and fields. Some parts of this marsh are active hunting areas so contact the conservation authority to get more information about your visit.