Nottawasaga Caves Conservation Area is a natural limestone cave and escarpment landscape located near Duntroon and Collingwood in Grey County, Ontario.
Location: Grey County, ON
Season: Open for all seasons
Managed by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the area sits on the Niagara Escarpment and features a network of caves, crevices, forest trails, and dramatic rock formations shaped by glacial activity and erosion over thousands of years.
Best Features
- Natural limestone caves and narrow rock crevices
- Scenic Niagara Escarpment forest and cliff landscapes
- Suspension bridge over a forested ravine
- Bruce Trail-connected hiking routes
- Seasonal waterfalls, streams, and sinkhole features
Why it’s popular
Nottawasaga Caves is popular because it offers a rare combination of accessible cave exploration and escarpment hiking in one location. It’s especially attractive for families, hikers, and photographers who want a short but exciting nature experience with caves, bridges, and forest trails.
Hiking, Cave Exploration, Nature Walking, Photography, Birdwatching, Wildlife Observation, Suspension Bridge Crossing, Trail Running, Forest Exploration, Sightseeing, Geological Observation
Parking Area, Marked Hiking Trails, Limestone Caves, Suspension Bridge, Forest Paths, Scenic Lookouts, Trail Signage, Picnic Areas, Natural Rock Formations
Cave Exploration, Niagara Escarpment Adventure, Forest Hiking, Suspension Bridge, Bruce Trail Nature, Geological Formation, Family Outdoor Adventure, Scenic Woodland Escape