Gray's Creek Conservation Area &
Marina Complex

Located just minutes east of Cornwall in the Township of South Glengarry, Gray’s Creek Conservation Area offers 43 hectares of natural landscape for year round enjoyment.

The site includes 5 km of meandering trails interspersed with interpretive signage to educate users about their surroundings. Visitors can enjoy cycling, hiking and walking their pets on both the nature trails and the paved bicycle path.

During the winter, spend time snowshoeing (snowshoes available for rent) and cross country skiing, skating or playing hockey on one of the rinks or tobogganing on the slides. Be sure to attend the annual Winter Family Fun Day featuring horse drawn sleigh rides through the trails, games, contests, face painting and a myriad of educational activities.

For more information, please call 613-938-3611 or visit www.rrca.on.ca

The Ganaraska Forest and Forest Centre

This 11,000 acre forest, on the Oak Ridges Moraine, contains hundreds of kilometres of trails for a variety of activities from snowmobiling to horseback riding.

If you’re looking for a great place to ski, look no further. Come and enjoy some of the most picturesque, groomed cross-country ski trails in Ontario. At the Ganaraska Forest, you can get lost in the beauty of nature; while the clearly marked trails keep you right on track. The Forest Centre has over 35 kilometres of groomed and track-set trails for the novice and advanced skier. The trails meander through pine and hardwood forest, offering a challenge to skiers of varying ability levels.

On the weekend, warm up with a hot chocolate at our Quonset Hut and Snack Bar. Ski trails open in late December, weather permitting, and usually run through March - seven days a week.

Visit us at www.grca.on.ca for further information.

BELWOOD LAKE Conservation Area

When it was completed in 1942, Belwood Lake became the first water control reservoir in Canada, used primarily to provide flood control and water supplies for downstream communities along the Grand River.

Located just north of Fergus, (about 1.5 hours west of Toronto), the river downstream of the dam is renowned for its world-class Brown Trout flyfishing. During the winter however, Belwood Lake itself is equally popular for its ice fishing, featuring Pike and Perch among the species to be caught. When ice conditions permit, Belwood is joined by Shade's Mills Conservation Area in Cambridge as a popular GRCA ice fishing spot. For the winter cross country ski enthusiast, Shade's Mills and Laurel Creek (in Waterloo) offered groomed and track-set ski trails, while Pinehurst Lake near Paris offers the unique sport of snowshoeing, with great trails and snowshoe rentals available.

For local ice and trail conditions, check out the
GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca

Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

Thunder Bay’s proximity to the great outdoors has always been considered an advantage for residents and anyone who is visiting. That’s more important these days considering the skyrocketing price of gasoline.

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) has eight Conservation Areas which provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in natural settings and all are within an hour of Thunder Bay.

Many of the Authority’s Conservation Areas feature open air pavilions with interpretive displays, picnic tables and barbecue grills.

We invite you to Play In Our Backyard. Admission to our Conservation Areas is just $2/vehicle. That’s a great bargain in these days of high gas prices.

Directions, trail maps and other information about the Conservation Areas are available from the LRCA Office which is located at 130 Conservation Road in Thunder Bay or on the internet: www.lakeheadca.com.


Lakehead Region
Conservation Authority

Inglis Falls Conservation Area

Inglis Falls at its best! The ice formations are truly nature’s beauty. Inglis Falls Conservation Area is open all year. In the winter, it welcomes snowshoers, cross country skiers and hikers abound. Part of the Bruce Trail, Inglis Falls offers 7.4 kilometers of trails in the winter. Inglis Falls cascades over the edge of the Niagara Escarpment falling 18 metres into the Sydenham River. On a clear day you can see the valley into the City of Owen Sound and the Owen Sound Harbour.

Lake Laurentian Conservation Area

The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area is a unique green space in Greater Sudbury. Lake Laurentian is 950 hectares in size and is only ten minutes from the downtown. It is the largest publicly-owned facility within the watershed. This conservation area is located in a quiet, wilderness setting. There is a man-made lake; 60 kilometres of trails for all seasons; bird watching and nature photography areas, etc.

The web address for further information is www.nickeldistrict.ca
(Environmental Education)


Nickel District
Conservation Authority

Valens Conservation Area

Get ready to enjoy the best outdoor activities the winter season has to offer at IceFest hosted by Valens Conservation Area each February. This event is a full weekend of winter fun for the whole family. Come on out and lace up your skates for an old-fashioned game of shinny on our hockey rinks, or skate with the kids on our family rinks. Sign up for the Annual Ontario Pond Hockey Championships or try your luck at the Annual Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby or snowshoeing. This event also features a full day of family activities, including games, prizes, wagon rides, cross-country skiing and nature hikes. Valens is also open for winter camping every year – enjoy a peaceful camping trip without the bugs!

A.W. Campbell Conservation Area

A beautiful lake is the focus for the Conservation Area. Forested hills, treed campsites and a meandering river provide the backdrop to an active area which provides a host of recreation opportunities including a swimming pool, mini golf and nature trails. There are a full slate of exciting activities throughout the summer months. Campbell is also the location for our annual Maple Syrup Festival. Access is off County Rd. 79 just north of Alvinston.

(519) 847-5357


Website
www.scrca.on.ca

Bannockburn Conservation Area

The Walk a Mile Trail Information Project of the Friends of the Bayfield River and government and local partners have created a one-of-a-kind, high-tech new way to experience the nature trail with enhanced natural information and a commitment to water quality protection and enhancement. Bannockburn is home to six different natural communities: wet meadow, eastern white cedar, deciduous forest, old field and mixed scrub and marsh. Hunting and motorized vehicles are not permitted. The trail starts with a boardwalk that is wheelchair accessible. The popular Bannockburn Fall Hike is held annually on the first Sunday of October.

Driving Directions: From Bayfield or Brucefield take Cty Rd # 3 and turn north at Bannockburn Line.



Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority,
71108 Morrison Line,
RR 3 Exeter, ON N0M 1S5
519-235-2610
Toll-free 1-888-286-2610
www.abca.on.ca

Foley Mountain Conservation Area

High atop a granite ridge overlooking the historic Upper Rideau waterway and presiding over the beautiful village of Westport some 200 feet (65 meters) below. Open sunrise to sunset, year round or visit our Interpretation Centre and Children’s Nature Discovery Centre, open most Saturdays and Sundays in July and August, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Foley Mountain Conservation Area is also offers outdoor education programs for schools and community groups as well as family programs throughout the summer.

Take time out for lunch in any one of the numerous picnic and barbecue areas in the wooded clearings or on the beach. Swim or play on 1000 meters of Upper Rideau Lake waterfront with a sheltered sandy beach, complete with washrooms and change houses.

Meander through the popular self-guided Beaver Pond nature trail using the booklet provided or travel the wildflower trails, developed by the Rideau Valley Field Naturalists and the Friends of Foley Mountain, showcasing over 100 wildflower species in the park. 70 to 100 White-tailed deer winter in the conservation area makes it a great place to see them in their natural habitat. Also to be seen are black and red squirrels, snowshoe hares and cottontail rabbits, porcupines, chipmunks and occasionally fisher, pine martens, bobcats, weasels.

Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area

You can celebrate all four seasons of fun, but winter is special at the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority’s (CRCA) Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. It is two km north of Highway 401’s Exit 617 (Division Street/Perth Road) at Kingston.

This conservation area features provincially significant wetlands, meadowlands and mixed forest. It is crisscrossed by a 14 km network of looped trails and almost all are groomed in winter for cross-country skiing. Need equipment? Rent skis, skates or snowshoes at the Outdoor Centre.

Every March, the CRCA celebrates that Canadian icon, maple syrup. Using sap collected from its demonstration sugar bush, daily displays illustrate how maple syrup used to be made and how it is made today. Maple Madness features fun yet educational puppet shows, guided tours and activities such as taffy-on-the-snow.

Visitors reach the sugar bush in tractor-drawn covered wagons. The more active may walk there in 20 minutes.



Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
P.O. Box 160, 1641 Perth Road,
Glenburnie, ON, K0H 1S0
Tel: (613) 546-4228
Toll free in 613: (877) 956-CRCA
Fax: (613) 547-6474

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Website: www.cataraquiregion.on.ca

Windy Ridge Conservation Area

Windy Ridge Conservation Area is an ideal spot for a relaxing walk, hike or snowshoeing adventure in the open air. Located southeast of Lindsay off of Mount Horeb Road, this conservation area offers 209 acres of pristine land and spectacular views.

The area is also home to a 1.3 kilometre, multi-use loop trail that begins with a gentle climb, then winds south for a short walk to the amazing lookout. On the area’s tallest ridge, you can witness an astounding panoramic view of the Fleetwood Creek wetlands. From there, the trail leads downhill to the valley floor and right to the water’s edge, before looping back through an open meadow to the picnic shelter and parking lot.

Hours of operation are 7am to 9pm May through October and 8am to 6pm November through April.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.kawarthaconservation.com.

Longwoods Road Conservation Area /
Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village and Museum

Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village is a recreated Iroquoian village of 1,000 years ago. Although not built on an actual site, the village is based on data collected by archaeologists and the knowledge passed on by the First Nations people. Ska-Nah-Doht is from the Oneida language which means ‘a village stands again’. A walking tour means finding your way through the palisade maze. Explore a longhouse. Sit for a moment and think about the life of these Iroquoian people. Visit the Museum in the Resource Centre.

Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village/Longwoods Road Conservation Area is located at 8348 Longwoods Road (Middlesex County Road 2) in Longwoods Road Conservation Area (6.5 km west of Delaware or 10 km east of Melbourne).
London and Toronto follow Hwy. 401 west, exit onto Hwy. 402 and take exit 86.

Chatham and Windsor, follow Hwy. 401 east and take exit 157.

Sarnia and Port Huron follow Hwy. 402 and take exit 86.

Watch for signs.

Located 20 minutes west of London, one hour east of Chatham, two hours west of Toronto, two hours east of Windsor and Detroit, one hour from Sarnia and Port Huron.


Lower Thames Valley
Conservation Authority

Hersey Lake Conservation Area

The Hersey Lake Conservation area is a great place to enjoy the wonders of winter. An extensive, groomed trail network provides the visitor with access to a beautiful 225 hectare pine forest and many small lakes. You can walk, snowshoe or cross-country ski to your heart’s content and since all the trails are non-motorized, wildlife viewing opportunities abound.

The area can be accessed from Highway 655, 5 kms north of Highway 101 in the City of Timmins.

http://mrca.timmins.ca



Mattagami Region
Conservation Authority

Tiffin Centre

Snowshoe or cross-country ski across 500 acres of environmentally-protected land at the Tiffin Centre. Enjoy skating on Poppa Bear Pond while winter bird watching. Or host your corporate meeting beside the crackling fireplace in the John L. Jose Environmental Learning Centre, which facilitates up to 100 people.
Situated between the City of Barrie and Town of Angus, the Tiffin Centre is known for its diverse forests, 17 km of wheelchair-accessible trails, its environmental education program and the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival.
For more information on the Tiffin Centre, or for a rental form, please visit www.nvca.on.ca or call (705) 424-1479.

How to get to the Tiffin Centre:
From the City of Barrie, go west on Hwy 90 to the 8th Line of Essa Township. Turn left (south) and travel for 4 km to the entranceway on your left.


Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority