Catch the celestial show through binoculars or a telescope at the main dark sky viewing area. The smooth granite bedrock in this area allows for easy setup of telescopes or other gear.

Stroll along two main hiking trails in Torrance Barrens: the three-kilometre Main Trail around the shallow Highland Pond and the more difficult, five-kilometre Pine Ridge Trail.

Participate in various outdoor activities throughout the year. Choose from mountain biking and blueberry picking in the summer or snowmobiling and nature photography in the winter.

Look out for beavers or graceful white-tailed deer, two of the many wildlife species that call Torrance Barrens home. Over 90 bird species have also been spotted in the reserve.

Pitch a tent and stay overnight in one of the six accessible backcountry campsites. Camping is free but the six designated sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.