🇨🇦 Toronto's 1-Hour Express Trip to Mars! 🚀

Before my friend took me to Cheltenham Badlands, I had no idea Canada had its own version of "Danxia landform"! 🌍 Back in geography class, we learned these red shale formations date back 450 million years to the Ordovician period, shaped by weathering—super rare! 🚗 By Car: ~1 hour from Toronto. Navigate to 1739 Olde Base Line Road, Caledon or search "Cheltenham Badlands Parking". ⏰ Open Season: May 21 - Nov 20 (approx.) 🎟 Admission: 💰 Weekdays: $10/vehicle 💰 Weekends: $20/vehicle (*Parking-based pricing, 90-min limit*) 📌 Pro Tip: Book parking online in advance! You can pay extra for 3 hours, but 90 mins is plenty for exploring. 🔍 Rumor has it holidays might be free—but we went on a regular day, so can’t confirm. Worth checking! 👀 🌟 Must-See Spots: 📸 Badlands Lookout Trail – Quick photo op! 🥾 Bruce Trail – Great for a short hike. 📍 Bonus Itinerary: If you’re not in a rush, pair this with a trip to Orangeville (just 25 mins away). Or make a day of it and head to Elora afterward! ⚠️ Heads Up: 👟 The soil STAINS—wear old shoes! 😂 ⏳ The area isn’t huge—1-2 hours is enough for photos + light hiking. 🌿 Perfect for a low-key weekend escape when you’re tired of grocery runs! #CanadianLife #TorontoDayTrips #Toronto #UofT #Canada #TorontoLiving