How come I did not come to this place earlier? Cheltenham Badlands now had been fenced off for conservation and not available for public access anymore. You have the option to admire it from a distance like seeing animals at a zoo. Parking on the side road is now forbidden with all these No Standing signs put in. So I can now only admire its beauty from all the photos that had been posted online.
Ana M.
Place rating: 2 Mississauga, Canada
It is a very pretty landscape, but now it’s fenced off to the public and there is nowhere to park to take decent pictures. The result is a lot of bad pictures from a car in motion with a fence in front of the beautiful clay hills. They are great to look at but you will most likely have a hard time taking nice pictures. All the«street parkings» nearby are towaway zones.
Angel L.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous little taste of nature here. Just 1 hour out of downtown Toronto, it makes for a stunning photo session, and an easy walk. I would even hesitate to call it a «hike» because there are routes that are very easy to navigate. However, some of the steeper slopes you come across means running shoes, at least, are a must. Parking is just off the road, and can be tricky because of the slopes in the road. Be careful, in case passing through traffic doesn’t slow down! According to a recent news article, it looks like by the end of May 2015, the Badlands will be fenced off and closed from visitors to prevent further damage. Ironically, this article is probably sparking a ton of visitors before it closes off!
Cherie F.
Place rating: 5 Markham, Canada
It’s gorgeous here! :) Recently heard that this place is closing down due to preservation and decided to visit again. It’s a great place for pictures and the trails are nice to walk along. Be careful when parking on the roads! The hill is very slanted so parallel parking could be a little tricky. My boyfriend managed to snatch a spot that was at the centre point of the hill, which I’d recommend, because cars can actually see your car vs those parked on the top of the hill.
Guinivere S.
Place rating: 5 Vaughan, Canada
I heard about the badlands a year ago and always wanted to check it out, but never got around to it. Then I heard that at the end of May it will be closed off to people to just walk around on it and I decided to make the trip. It’s stunning and really cool to look at. Am very glad I went and would like to return with a professional camera… Not just my phone camera.
Cher A.
Place rating: 4 North York, Canada
This place is really cool. I came here with some friends recently and it’s definitely a place to come during the warm summer months. In the winter it was really muddy and wet. We wanted to explore it more but didn’t want to fall or have any injuries so we played it safe. It is still really cool! The idea of seeing land like this in Canada is pretty cool. I would love to come back in the summer so I can enjoy it more. It’s definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
Pauline W.
Place rating: 5 Thornhill, Canada
How come I did not know this place earlier? This is such a beautiful place. Our planet is awesome. It is only about 30 minutes drive from Toronto Pearson Airport. Can I deduct 0.1 star because there is no washroom facility at the spot? Lol. The places for washroom would be the nearby gas stations and the breakfast/coffee place located at the interaction of ON-10 and Regional Road 12. I went there on a Sunday. Several police cars were standing by the area for parking co-ordination and safety. There was no parking lot nor proper parking spot. People parked their cars on both sides of the road. Fortunately, people were very self-disciplined. My mom and I had so much fun there and we took tons of photos!
Alexis T.
Place rating: 4 Ste. Anne, Canada
Absolutely awesome place to see in the middle of the bushland! The red soil and design made by years and years of geological changes. Bring some good runners or hiking boots, it’s a little tricky at times to walk through these badlands. Good for all ages! Great photo opportunities! No official parking lot so be careful. And so far this wonder of Southern Ontario is still FREE to enjoy!
Chelsea F.
Place rating: 5 Brampton, Canada
This is a very unique area, I have been in both the light and dark. I have to say that this is one of the best places for stargazing, it is about a twenty minute drive out of Brampton but feels almost other-worldly. The view is amazing, look up into a blanket of stars with a clear view of the big dipper! Awesome. I also saw two shooting stars which was just the cherry on top of a fantastic night!
Halina T.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
Such a pretty area! –Not too far from toronto(40 minute drive) –very nice scenery –feels like you’re walking on the moon –wear running shoes and find your balance! i’ll definitely come back in the fall again when the leaves change colour
Angelo B.
Place rating: 4 Westfield, NJ
Pretty cool place. Lots of good photo opportunities. It’s not big… probably just takes about 20min or so, but it’s not too far from Toronto. I went on a day when it was lightly raining. It did make it easy to get a parking spot(although there was still quite a few people), but on the other hand, the ground was pretty muddy. Whether you go during sun or rain, I’d recommend bringing a spare set of shoes if you don’t want to dirty your car.
Bilal S.
Place rating: 5 Mississauga, Canada
Its a hidden gem, I didn’t even knew it existed. Although its a small area but its worth the visit, you definitely feel like being on Mars. It is great for a day trip and because of the soil colour the photos come great as well. There is no proper parking but you can park on either side of the roads. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes as its a hilly area.
Laura C T.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
Woohoo! So much fun. Who knew there was such a place in Toronto. Although really unique and very unexpected in the middle of nowhere, seems like EVERYONE knows about it. When Richie S. says Carloads, he’s not kidding. Be prepared for the two way road to be stuck in traffic, and the shoulders covered in cards. Lots of families with young kids. Kids will love this place. There’s something about a child’s imagination and innocence that will see this place as fun, as they run around, create their own games, race with their friends climb over these ‘HUGE’ mountains. To us bigger people, it’s still pretty cool too, to jump around the hilltops and walk in between crevices. If there weren’t that many people, I think you can get som really cool camera shots. It’s dusty. Don’t come in heels or shoes you don’t want damaged. The red sediments/soil/dirts will dirty your shoes, and it’s dry. I might be overreacting, but we were going to a nice lunch, and I would have wanted to climb and explore more but was limited by my footwear. The badlands trickle to the sides where there is a forest with hiking trails. I would have liked to explore this more too. I couldn’t tell you when is the best time to go. Maybe early in the mornings or when it’s really cold. I think this place will always be packed with people.
Richie S.
Place rating: 4 Oakville, Canada
«Badlands» is a geologic term for an area of soft rock devoid of vegetation and soil cover that has become molded into a rolling landscape of rounded hills and gullies. Such areas are rare in Ontario and this is one of the best examples. The drawback to this beautiful piece of nature is strange and wonderful people… carloads…that visit on a daily basis. Parking spots come at a premium and if you don’t get one, tough. There is no where else to park and it’s pretty dangerous walking on the side of the road. But why sunbathers?! People are strange.
