In 1999, the Torrance Barrens Conservation Area was designated as the world’s first permanent Dark Sky Reserve. The 4,700-acres of Crown land is bedrock and wetlands, with trees and bushes that are stunted in height. For star-gazers this means a spectacular 360 degree view of the night sky, unhampered by light pollution. Even an amateur’s telescope can see the rings of Saturn. Late in the summer and in the early fall it’s posssible the northern lights (aurora borealis) could put in an appearance.
During the day, the Torrance Barren’s doubles as a great mountain biking and hiking trail, and is popular in the winter for snowshoeing.
Click here for a Trail Map, courtesy of Muskoka Trails Council
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