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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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| Port Hope Conservation Area | |
| Port Hope Conservation Area, which is 89.94 acres (36.4 ha) in size, is tucked beside the Ganaraska River. This land was acquired on February 3, 1964. The woodland trails along the Ganaraska River are rich in plant life and great for a pi... | |
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| Portland Conservation Area | |
| This property offers access to Hambly Lake (known to locals as Silver Lake), and is a convenient rest stop and picnic area. Directions located on the east side of Highway 38, about 2 km south of Verona | |
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| Pottawatomi Conservation Area | |
| Encompassing 116 hectares of Niagara Escarpment land, the property features scenic Jones Falls. Cascading 12 meters over the escarpment, the Pottawatomi River eventually makes its way to Owen Sound Bay on Georgian Bay. Following a picnic,... | |
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| Powassan Mountain Conservation Area | |
| The property was purchased in 1998 by the North Bay - Mattawa Conservation Authority in conjunction with Arthur and Nancy Thompson and the Town of Powassan. An adjoining trail system, 'The Pines', offers visitors low impac... | |
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| Proctor Park Conservation Area | |
| Venture beyond the forest edge and follow the 2.5 kilometre trail past the crystal-clear Butler Creek, through mystical cedar lowlands, and up through a maple/beech hardwood forest to a view of Presqu'ile Bay. There is something for a... | |
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| Purdon Conservation Area | |
| Purdon Conservation Area is a unique wetland famous for its exceptionally large native colony of Showy Lady's Slipper Orchids. Each year between mid-June and early July the colony bursts into bloom. It is extremely rare to find a... | |
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| Purple Woods Conservation Area | |
| Purple Woods Conservation Area, the site of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival, is a 17-hectare sugar maple forest and open meadow located in the midst of the provincially signific... | |
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| Quinte Conservation Area | |
| This is the headquarters for Quinte Conservation and the site of a large conservation area that extends beyond both sides of Highway 2. Many are familiar only with the picnic area on the south side of the highway, but adventure awaits the... | |
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| Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area | |
| The Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area has some of the most inspiring scenic viewing found anywhere. Five breathtaking lookouts dot the edge of towering cliffs of Ontario’s striking Niagara Escarpment. With excellent hiking trails... | |
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| Rattray Marsh Conservation Area | |
| Rattray Marsh is an "environmental gem" located in a unique natural setting within the City of Mississauga . As the last remaining lakefront marsh between Toronto and Burlington , this environmentally sensitive wetland offers a diff... | |
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| Rice Lake Conservation Area | |
| Rice Lake Conservation Area is located east of Bewdley in Hamilton Township. The 181.91 acre (73.6 ha) piece of wetland was acquired on April 28, 1972. There is plenty of space and beautiful spots to explore in this passive and naturalize... | |
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| Richardson's Lookout Conservation Area | |
| Richardson’s Lookout is located west of Garden Hill in the Municipality of Port Hope (formerly Hope Township). This 3.02-acre (1.2 ha) property was acquired on December 31, 1962. A platform provides a panoramic view of the headwater... | |
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| Rock Glen Conservation Area | |
| Located on the outskirts of Arkona, Rock Glen Conservation Area is a unique island of nature within the Ausable Bayfield watershed jurisdiction. Whether taking a hike along the Ausable Gorge or within Rock Glen's important Caroli... | |
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| Rockwood Conservation Area | |
| Towering limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes, including one of the world's largest, are a few of the natural wonders at the Rockwood Conservation Area. You can view them from hiking trails on both sides of the Eramosa River o... | |
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| Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area | |
| Encounter great blue herons, american coots and sora rails at Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area. This 68.3 hectare site is a great place to watch nesting birds and cycle along trails which are part of the Nokiidaa Trail sytem linking the Tow... | |
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| S.C. Johnson Trail Conservation Area | |
| The SC Johnson Trail runs 14 kilometres (9 miles) between Paris and Brantford. It follows the abandoned Lake Erie and Northern Railway bed and was completed in 1998 through a generous donation by SC Johnson and Son Limited in Brantford to... | |
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| Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area | |
| Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area is located 8 km north of Paisley off of Bruce County Rd. #3. This campground has close to 200 spacious sites within a mature hardwood setting. There are over 100 hook-ups - water and electricity (30 amp). ... | |
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| Scanlon Creek Conservation Area | |
| Explore forests, marshlands, and glacial erratics at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. The variety of facilities and programs offered at this site, as well as its natural setting and size, make it a great place to visit all year long. A tr... | |
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| Selwyn Beach Conservation Area | |
| The Selwyn Beach Conservation Area is located on the north-east shore of Chemong Lake just 20 minutes (approximately 27 kilometers) from Peterborough. The conservation area offers its visitors a natural setting for relaxation and outdoor recr... | |
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| Shade's Mills Conservation Area | |
| Shade's Mills has been called the best-kept secret in Cambridge. Favourite activities in this day-use area include swimming, sport fishing and canoeing. The conservation area has 12 km of hiking trails through a mature hardwood forest... | |
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| Sharon Creek Conservation Area | |
| The park is open all year, free of charge. Picnicking, birdwatching, hiking, fishing and canoeing are enjoyed by many visitors. Conservation-oriented group camping is also available (pre-booking required). Fish species include... | |
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| Sheffield Conservation Area | |
| Looking for a rugged but exciting hike? Sheffield Conservation Area offers a four km looped trail that offers some challenging terrain for the avid hiker. Spectacular granite outcroppings, deciduous forests and extensive wetlands typify this ... | |
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| Sheppards Bush Conservation Area | |
| With groomed trails, a small stream and a covered pavilion, Sheppard's Bush Conservation is a delightful place to visit all year long. This beautiful woodlot, situated in the heart of Aurora, is popular with power walkers and picnickers a... | |
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| Shetland Conservation Area | |
| This beautiful park, located along the shores of the Sydenham River, features an intimate setting with only 15 serviced sites and 15 unserviced sites. This Conservation Area is operated by the Township of Dawn-Euphemia. | |
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| Shiels-MacLaren Conservation Area | |
| The property on the southwest shore of Lake Talon was donated to the North Bay - Mattawa Conservation Authority by Basil and Juanita McLaren in 1993. This Conservation Area provides local cottagers and the public with an opportuni... | |
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