Big Bend Conservation Area

Get More Gone Outside

 
 
 
Big Bend Conservation Area
Website: www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca
 

An archaeological site located here was shared by hunting and gathering Native people over 3,000 years ago.

Some interesting things to note at this conservation area:  There is a boat launch to the Thames River which is a Canadian Heritage River, Arn’s Memorial Forest, picnic shelter with tables and open space for sports and games, group and family camping (no reservations are necessary, but fees are collected on a regular basis), hiking, fishing for yellow perch and pickerel.

A serviced building with washrooms and showers is open mid-April to mid-October. The park is open for dayuse from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m..

Yellow perch and pickerel are fished from the Thames River. Effective use of floodplain lands of the Thames River, Carolinian Life Zone tree species. One of the largest meanders of the Thames River surrounds this conservation area.
Directions
 Located on the Thames River, just east of the Village of Wardsville. Follow County Road 2 east from Wardsville, take Big Bend Road 3 km south
 

Location(s)

Address: Wardsville, Ontario
Canada