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By Trish Manning Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures.
April 12, 2023

Grundy Lake offers endless canoeing and kayaking adventures, excellent swimming and hiking. Common bird sightings include the Common Loon, Broad-winged Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, Great Blue Heron and Great-horned Owl.

Discover great backcountry paddling adventures at Ontario Parks.

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About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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