Description: The Highlands Art & Tree Trail is more than a walk through the woods—it’s a journey through time. From fossilized coral reefs to living forests, from ancient Indigenous presence to ongoing conservation, and from cleared farmland to a rewilding landscape, this trail tells a powerful story of renewal. As you hike the trail and encounter each installation, we invite you to consider your own place within this evolving landscape—and to imagine the possibilities of a wilder, more connected future.
Created by the not-for-profit HealthWithNature.org, the Highlands Art & Tree Trail aims to deepen people’s appreciation for the Escarpment and give them another reason to get outdoors and experience nature wellness. Details about all the art installations and the artists are available at HealthWithNature.org. The trail itself is located on land provided in-kind by Duntroon Highlands Golf Club.
HOW TO WALK THE TRAIL (Self-Guided):
Visit the Duntroon Highlands Golf Club shop in the Clubhouse during hours of operation, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week after May 1.
Let them know you are there to walk the Highlands Art & Tree Trail! You’ll get a map of the Trail and also be asked to sign the Activity Waiver. There is a $10 fee that goes towards paying the artists and maintaining the Highlands Art & Tree Trail.
Parking: Free parking at the Duntroon Highlands Golf Club
Terrain: It’s a trail that winds up and down the Escarpment. More details on walking the art trail can be found HERE.
Getting there: From Collingwood, travel south on 124. Turn right on County Rd 91. Turn left on Concession 10 South. Turn right into the entranceway for Duntroon Golf Club.
Nearby: All are welcome to visit the Duntroon Highlands Golf Clubhouse Cafe for food or a beverage before or after enjoying the Highlands Art & Tree Trail.
