westminster ponds

Falccros

This spot is wonderful in the winter if you want to brave the cold and go and be in very natural settings quite in the heart of the city yet! Great ski trails and some people were snowshoeing. Dress warmly though as large open areas can be quite windblown and cold.

joannebZ8976CV

The Ponds are such a beautiful spot to take in nature. It's hard to believe you are in the heart of the city while walking under those tall trees and passing the wildlife of the ponds. Beautiful spot for a hike and quiet reflection. One of London's best kept secrets.

hassana556

To me I would list it but to be seen if there spare time and if you are not a nature lover don't even think about it.

Icanbookyourtripforu

I live near the ponds and we have spent many days here. We have done some geocaching with friends here (always fun). I used to pick my daughter up from school at lunch time and we would have a picnic here. Sometimes the family will just go for a walk along the trails.Wonderful relaxing area.

AndyD829

After a fresh snow, I thought I would bring out my snowshoes and head to Westminster Ponds. I had never been there and didn't really know what to expect. What a beautiful area! I spent a couple hours exploring the different paths while taking in the beauty of winter. I do agree that the paths could be marked better since I did get a bit lost, however I managed to find out where I was when I stumbled upon a Tim Hortons just outside of a path entrance.I'm looking forward to returning in the summer!

Jeff_London_On

Lovely wooded park surrounding 3 large ponds/ small lakes in South end of London. Trails sufficient for an hour or two of walking or 40+ min run ( some creativity required to connect smaller loops of trail).

689christinae

Will revisit but bring water with us next time. Did not realize what a big area it covered? Only thing we found a problem was some people with dogs unleashed. Overall a great experience.

DaveLon

Spent two hours walk the trails about Saunders Pond and Tumbleson Pond within the area. Unlike some other reviewers, I found the trails well marked with yellow patches on trees. A current map is available from the Tourist INformation centre at the entrance off Wellington. The trails are earth or boardwalk so can be muddy but were mostly dry when I visited. I went in mid morning mostly to wonder and take photos. I plan a later visit during the fall for fall colours. May would be great for birds. I saw some but no unusual or migrating species. There is a pdf map available on-line which is what I used. It isn't 100% to scale but worked for me. One note is that at point 2 on the map one has to walk on a portion of paved road to finish the loop about Saunders Pond. The map sort of implies it is regular trail and the Tourist map implies there is no connection

910alexd

on july the 15th 2013 i went to westminister ponds.i did not enjoy it too much because the dirt paths were so muddy you had to just walk on the side of the path for the whole way,not to exiting.also i did not get to see much wild life other then fish,frogs and a load of disgusting bugs,ewwwwwww!although if you have a small boat or raft you might want to consider fishing in their huge pond.also if you are gonna come here you might as well wear rubber boots.if you come here you might want to bring a camera like me because you might spot something interesting, and then want to catch it on tape.it is a good place for walks(when paths are dry!)because of the 11km trail including 200 hectares of trails and wildlife.

Canadian_Travel_Guy

If you bring your dog with you to the ponds, beware of unleashed dogs. I have seen 3 dobermans several times with no owner in site. How unfair to the rest of us! Also the signage is really bad, so bring your GPS.

JamesS134

Great trails and wildlife to see. Coyotes, deer and all other sorts of wildlife are to be found here. interesting ponds covered in algae in warmer seasons make this place very interesting. Would recommend for a photo shoot etc.....

raggedcoast

Great walking paths in the summer and snowshoe and crosscountry in the winter. A must destination reachable by city bus or car.

Truffles54

this was our first time there & it won't be the last .. reallly looking forward to our next trip .. in the fall

RLE689

A lovely area to walk through, and you'll want to take your camera!

TerryStratford

Good nature experience within the city. Trails are well laid out and vary in length - can be pretty muddy after a rain