Bobcaygeon Spring, Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada

## Overview The Bobcaygeon Spring is a roadside natural spring located in the Trent Lakes area of Ontario, roughly halfway between the town of Bobcaygeon and Highway 507. Water flows continuously from a metal pipe set into the ditch at the northeast corner of Highway 36 and Quarry Road, and you can hear it running as you approach the intersection. The spring is accessible 24 hours a day and is free to visit. Visitors have reported the water tastes delicious, with a notably smooth, mineral-rich character. After boiling, a white residue has been observed, suggesting elevated calcium content — a common trait of springs in Ontario's limestone-rich Canadian Shield fringe. While this mineral signature is typical of many natural springs in the Kawartha Lakes region, water quality can vary seasonally, and the spring has not been officially tested or certified as potable. ## Directions 1. From the town of Bobcaygeon, head north on **Highway 36**. 2. Travel approximately halfway between Bobcaygeon and **Highway 507**. 3. Turn east onto **Quarry Road**. 4. The spring is located at the **northeast corner** of the Highway 36 and Quarry Road intersection. 5. Look for a **metal pipe in the ditch** on the north side, surrounded by cattails and reeds. You can hear the water running from the corner where the two roads meet. 6. **Parking:** Easy parking is available at the east end of Quarry Road, near a cluster of mailboxes. From there, the spring is a very short walk. 7. **Access tip:** Walk directly to the pipe from the road rather than using the path that runs behind the reeds — the pipe is only about one metre from the road edge. **GPS Coordinates:** 44.590897, −78.476585 ## What to Expect This is a simple, no-frills roadside spring — there are no facilities, signage, or formal infrastructure. A metal pipe protrudes from the ditch, delivering a steady flow of water year-round. The surrounding area is lush with cattails and reeds, giving it a marshy, natural feel. The water runs cool but is not ice-cold, which is consistent with springs at moderate depth in this part of Ontario. Bring your own containers for filling — the pipe sits low, so wide-mouth jugs or bottles work best. The spring is easy to reach and requires no hiking. You can park near the mailboxes at the east end of Quarry Road and walk directly to the pipe in seconds. The area is quiet and rural, set among the rolling terrain and mixed forests typical of the Kawartha Lakes region. It makes a convenient stop if you're exploring the cottage country between Bobcaygeon and the Haliburton Highlands.