02/03/2012- Ganaraska Forest Ski Trails are closed due to lack of snow and icy conditions
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Richardson's Lookout

Richardsons Lookout

Richardson’s Lookout is located west of Garden Hill in the Municipality of Port Hope (formerly Hope Township). This 3.02-acre (1.2 ha) property was acquired on December 31, 1962. A platform provides a panoramic view of the headwaters of the Ganaraska River and the Ganaraska Forest.

How to get there:

  • Take Highway 401.
  • Exit at Welcome.
  • Travel north to County Road 10 and follow this to Ganaraska Road 9.
  • Go west 3 km to the north side of Dean’s Hill.
  • Take Highway 401.
  • Exit at Highway 115/35.
  • Travel 16 km to Kirby.
  • Turn right at Kirby onto Ganaraska Road 9.
  • Travel east 10 km to Richardson’s Lookout on north side of Dean’s Hill.