Explore the trails throughout our Conservation Areas like never before, taking in the tales of trees that call the parks home. The Talking Forest is an interactive trail that allows users to hear some of the different stories the trees in our parks have to share, from the trees themselves. There are currently Talking Forest trails located at Ken Reid Conservation Area, Windy Ridge Conservation Area, and most recently Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area. Along the trails you will be greeted by the voices of various trees who will provide you with fun facts, historical information and may even direct you to other points of interest in the parks. Enhancements and development of The Talking Forest are supported by the RBC Tech for Nature program. Download the app today to see what the trees have to say.
The Talking Forest app is free to download and is currently available on Android and IOS platforms. Subscribe to this page for updates on The Talking Forest and new trails.
Trail Information
Ken Reid
Original Talking Forest Trail
- 15 Stations along Woodland Loop and Marsh Lookout trails
- Approximate total length of trail: 2.22 km
- Approximate time to complete total trail: 1 hour (walking consistently at an average adult's pace)
First Nation's Trail
- 8 Stations along the Point Loop Trail
- Approximate total length of the trail: 2.7 km
Pigeon River Headwaters
- 7 Stations located along the Brown Trail
- Approximate total length of trail: 1 km
Windy Ridge
- 11 Stations located around the loop trail
- Approximate total length of trail: 1.5 km
Join the fun, download the app.
- Visit the Google Play Store or App Store.
- Search for and download "The Talking Forest" app.
- Make sure your location services are turned on. This allows you to follow along the trail.
- Select the talking trail you would like to follow.
- Leave your phone in your pocket as you explore the trails or use it as a guide to help pinpoint stops along the trail.
- Turn your volume up and listen carefully.
Download The Talking Forest for Android.
Download The Talking Forest for Apple.
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