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Every Conservation Area offers a different experience. Some offer the opportunity to learn about the environment or nature.
Others provide the outdoor enthusiast with great outdoor experiences with many surrounding wonders to indulge in.
Conservation Areas may be located in Southwestern, Greater Toronto Area, Niagara, Central, Eastern, North Eastern and North Western Ontario regions.
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| McGeachy Pond Conservation Area | |
| There is an observation platform in the conservation area for viewing the lake and the pond area. Excellent for wildfowl watching. Open for dayuse from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., all year, free of charge Provincially significant wetland, ANSI site, ... | |
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| Meisel Woods Conservation Area | |
| The Meisel Woods Conservation Area is the Rideau Valley's newest developed conservation area. Officially opened October 4, 2003, this 130-acre property is an excellent example of Precambrian Shield land. It is a forested natural area ... | |
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| Mill Of Kintail Conservation Area | |
| The Mill of Kintail Conservation Area is a natural heritage site that showcases cultural and natural history within 154 acres in the Ottawa Valley. The R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum pays tribute to the life and times of Dr. McKenzie, a nat... | |
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| Mill Pond Conservation Area | |
| Peaceful and serene, Mill Pond has six kilometres of wilderness trails. Take a hike through the park and stop for a quiet picnic in the sugar bush or at the covered picnic shelter. Mill Pond has a boat launch (car top only) for those who ... | |
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| Minesing Swamp Conservation Area | |
| Dedicated as a wetland of international significance and spanning an area of more than 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres), this wetland is home to a diverse combination of wetland habitats. The unique assemblage of fens, marshes, swamps and bo... | |
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| Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area | |
| The shallow water and aquatic plants of Mission Island Marsh are essential for waterfowl and fish. Visitors can get an expansive view of the entire wetland from the viewing mound or walk along the boardwalk for a closer look at the colourful ... | |
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| Morris Island Conservation Area | |
| The Morris Island Conservation Area is located along the Ottawa River near the community of Fitzroy Harbour. This 47 hectare site consists of forested woodlands and wetlands that will appeal to nature enthusiasts of all ages. Activities... | |
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| Morrison Dam Conservation Area | |
| After the construction of the dam in 1959, the Ausable River, east of Exeter was transformed into a lake ecosystem with many recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, hiking on the five-ki... | |
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| Mount Nemo Conservation Area | |
| If Mount Nemo sounds inviting and worth discovering its because this conservation area has one of the best cliff ecosystems on Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment. Rich green ferns blanket limestone boulders scattered among old growth forests ... | |
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| Mountsberg Wildlife Centre Conservation Area | |
| The extensive wetlands of the Mountsberg Conservation Area are a birdwatcher’s paradise. Waterfowl and shorebirds clamber about a misty lake while hundreds of warblers flit through forest and meadow. Nature surrounds you at this sce... | |
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| Mud Lake Conservation Area | |
| Old Welland Canal, Mud Lake is truly a conservation area dedicated to the preservation of vegetation and wildlife. Encompassing over 60 hectares of wetland and 54 hectare of field and woodland, Mud Lake offers nature trails, limited hunt... | |
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| Napanee Conservation Area | |
| Located along the beautiful Napanee River in downtown Napanee, this conservation area features a boardwalk that extends east from the conservation area along the river to the Springside Park Dam. The conservation area property is maintain... | |
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| New Lowell Conservation Area | |
| New Lowell offers a beautifully kept seasonal campground and a day-use park. The large wooded sites have hydro and water, two clean sandy beaches, and a large reservoir for paddleboating or canoeing. Managed by Willy & Jane Ivits, the... | |
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| Norfolk Conservation Area | |
| The Norfolk Conservation Area is a 46 acre public recreation and conservation property which borders on Lake Erie. Just one of the many areas managed by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, Norfolk provides a concession booth, fl... | |
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| Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area | |
| With close to 161 hectares (400 acres) of countryside vistas, hardwood and coniferous forests, open meadows, and a series of caves, the Nottawasaga Bluffs offers a full day of exploration and adventure. The area... | |
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| O'Hara Mill Pioneer Village Conservation Area | |
| This is truly an area where nature meets history. Explore the relatively short hiking trail and enjoy a peek of the area's plants and animals while also catching glimpses of the area's past as you pass remnants of machinery and an... | |
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| Oak Valley Pioneer Park Conservation Area | |
| The four hectare park sits on the north branch channel, which divides the former Bigford farm. The site is owned by South Nation Conservation (SNC). The east part of the site was planted with pine trees by SNC, and under plant... | |
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| Osprey Wetlands Conservation Area | |
| Supplying baseflow waters to the Saugeen, Beaver, Mad and Grand River systems, the Osprey Wetlands spans an area of over 2631 hectares (6,500 acres). The NVCA owns and manages over 283 hectares (700 acres) for conservation purposes... | |
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| Parkhill Conservation Area | |
| Each season brings something new along the nature trails at Parkhill Conservation Area. The 800-hectare conservation area is the result of efforts to control serious flooding and soil erosion problems downstream. The Parkhill Dam and rese... | |
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| Parrott's Bay Conservation Area | |
| Parrott's Bay is the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority's newest conservation area. It has 117 hectares (289 acres) of woods and wetlands with beautiful waterfront views. Parrott's Bay is a great place to get out and enjoy na... | |
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| Perth Wildlife Reserve Conservation Area | |
| Located on the Tay Marsh, this watery environment nurtures a variety of diverse plant and wildlife species. Deer, ducks, Canada geese, rabbits, bluebirds and wild turkeys are some of the wildlife that is found in this 257-hectare reserve.... | |
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| Petticoat Creek Conservation Area | |
| Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Petticoat Creek Conservation Area offers an incredible view of the bluffs. The centre piece of the area is a 1.25-acre supervised swimming pool the largest outdoor pool in Ontario where you can escap... | |
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| Petun Conservation Area | |
| Situated on one of the highest elevations of the Niagara Escarpment, the Petun Conservation Area was named for the aboriginal peoples that inhabited the land during the early 1600's. With approximately nine villages spanning across th... | |
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| Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area | |
| Pinehurst Lake is a nine-hectare (23-acre) kettle lake formed by a single piece of ice. The nine-hectare (23-acre) lake has a sandy beach and is surround by mature Carolinian forest. During the summer months (April-October) Pinehurs... | |
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| Pittock Conservation Area | |
| Pittock Conservation Area is located on the north edge of Woodstock. Pittock's 820 hectares of land and the large reservoir attract approximately 70,000 visitors each year. The park was created when Pittock Dam and Reservoir were com... | |
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