On Canada Day, we decided to explore Lake Wilcox in the Town of Richmond Hill, Ontario. Lake Wilcox is the largest kettle lake in the Oak Ridges Morraine.
There are many places to discover within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the outlying areas. One doesn't have to travel very far to find new and interesting places, particularly for the outdoor enthusiast. Lake Wilcox is mostly visited by the local community. It is a 20 minute drive north of Toronto. Most of the shoreline is privately owned. However it has a public area where visitors can access the lake. We saw a few people in their canoes and someone trying his hand in wind surfing. There is a picnic area to spend those lazy afternoons with family and friends.
We walked around the shoreline and found a small public path into the shoreline of the lake. It had one bench and it was surrounded by vegetation on both sides of the path. It was a nice secluded spot. We spent some time just enjoying the scenery and taking a few pictures. It's nice to imagine that you can escape from the big city and find yourself in a different environment.
