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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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| Shore Ridges Conservation Area | |
| The Shore Ridges Conservation Area is 443 hectares (1100acres) of land including 366 metres (1200feet) of shoreline. Found within the city limits at the junction of Sunnyside Beach Road and Shatruck Drive, the area is easily accessible ... | |
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| Spencer Gorge|Webster Falls Conservation Area | |
| From the escarpment brow, noted for its panoramas, to the forested depths of the gorge below, the Spencer Gorge/Webster's Falls Conservation Area exhibits the physical features which have made the Niagara Escarpment one of Ontario's m... | |
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| Spirit Rock Conservation Area | |
| The name Spirit Rock is derived from a legend involving an Indian maiden who threw herself over a cliff after being disowned by her tribe. She was guilty of falling in love with a chief from an enemy tribe and her family turned against her. T... | |
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| Springwater Conservation Area | |
| Springwater Conservation Area is a full service campground, day use facilities, hiking trails, year-round special events, and facility rentals. There is lots to see and do in this conservation with great day-use areas to wonderful ... | |
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| St.Johns Conservation Area | |
| The first conservation area in Niagara with wheelchair accessible facilities, St. Johns Conservation Area reflects the commitment of the NPCA to provide everyone with the opportunity to experience and appreciate our natural heritage. It... | |
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| Stevensville Conservation Area | |
| Located in Stevensville, this 22 hectare (54 acre) site is leased to the Town of Fort Erie and provides active and passive recreational opportunities. Site features include 2 baseball diamonds, picnic shelter, and nature hiking trails, a... | |
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| Stoney Island Conservation Area | |
| This 40 hectare property was purchased by Saugeen Conservation in 1977. The property is located approximately 5km north of Kincardine along the Lake Huron shoreline. Stoney Island contains approximately 6 km of nature trails which welcome... | |
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| Sylvan Glen Conservation Area | |
| Sylvan Glen Conservation Area offers a great place to relax. The 4.65 acre (1.9 ha) property, which is located in the Municipality of Port Hope (formerly Hope Township), was acquired on December 3, 1956. A gauging station ... | |
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| Terra Cotta Conservation Area | |
| Terra Cotta Conservation Area consists of 485 acres of unique natural environment that has gone through significant changes over the years and is now an excellent representation of the Niagara Escarpment features. The Area for many years ... | |
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| The Chrysler Canada Greenway Conservation Area | |
| In 1995, with a significant donation from Chrylser Canada, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) purchased 42 km of abandoned railway corridor to preserve this significant corridor. An 18 month public planning process determined ... | |
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| Thedford South Conservation Area | |
| The Ausable River Cut Conservation Area is the former Thedford Conservation Area. One of the last remaining public rest stops for travellers of the Bluewater Highway. Walkers can enjoy a stroll on the nature trail through this forested ar... | |
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| Thornton Bales Conservation Area | |
| Ready for a workout? Thornton Bales Conservation Area is famous for its steep slopes and rugged beauty. This "Area of Natural and Scientific Interest" is part of the Oak Ridges Moraine, and has an elevation that drops 54 metres ... | |
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| Thurne Parks Conservation Area | |
| Thurne Parks, which consists of 46.52 acres (18.8 ha), was acquired on December 9, 1976. Located in the Municipality of Clarington, it is a great spot for bird watching and nature photography. Directions Exit Highway 401 at Highwa... | |
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| Tiffin Centre Conservation Area | |
| Close to 200 hectares (500 acres) make up the Tiffin Conservation Area (CA). Situated between the City of Barrie and Town of Angus, this CA is known for its diverse forests, wheelchair-accessible trail system, environmental ed... | |
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| Tremblay Beach Conservation Area | |
| Tremblay Beach Conservation Area is situated on the shore of beautiful Lake St. Clair with a sandy beach, and is bordered on the east side by Little Creek. Trails can be enjoyed along the shoreline as well as alongside the Creek. The lake... | |
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| Two Creeks Conservation Area | |
| Two Creeks Conservation Area is open for dayuse from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. all year, free of charge. Special events, nature trails, washrooms, amphitheatre, group camping, bird watching. Two Creeks Memorial Groves is a memorial forest loca... | |
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| Utopia Conservation Area | |
| This 100-acre area is used as passive green space. Open to the public for passive recreation, the Utopia CA also features a historic Grist Mill. Directions From the City of Barrie, go west on County Rd. 90 to the 6th Concession of... | |
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| Valens Conservation Area | |
| Nestled within the splendid pine and spruce forest at Valens are 220 campsites -- 83 sites with hydro and water. An additional 10 sites are available for group camping. The campground is open for camping in any season. Th... | |
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| Vanderwater Conservation Area | |
| Picturesquely located along the banks of the Moira River, where the water cascades over a series of limestone steps, this conservation area was set aside as a memorial to the late Colonel Roscoe Vanderwater, an enthusiastic conservationist.&n... | |
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| W.E. Burton Conservation Area | |
| W.E. Burton Conservation Area was named after a prominent past Chairman on the Board of Directors at the South Nation Conservation, Mr. Ernie Burton from Russell, Ontario. The park now has approximately 3 km of nature trails which winds a... | |
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| Wainfleet Bog Conservation Area | |
| The Wainfleet Bog Conservation Area covers 801 hectares (1980 acres) and was purchased by the NPCA in 1996. Located in the Township of Wainfleet and the City of Port Colborne, this conservation area is part of the largest, least disturbe... | |
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| Wainfleet Wetlands Conservation Area | |
| The Wainfleet Wetlands is located in the Township of Wainfleet. This 182 hectare (450 acre) site was purchased in 1978 for the purpose of providing a habitat for fish and wildlife and protecting the area wetland and unique open rock history. ... | |
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| Warsaw Caves Conservation Area | |
| There are 13 km of hiking trails to enjoy or explore the 800 metres of caves. Remember to bring a flashlight, sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Warsaw Caves has a wide range of outdoor and adventure opport... | |
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| Warwick Conservation Area | |
| Warwick Conservation Area includes a short but very interesting 2 km trail. The Blue Flag Trail takes the hiker through a provincially significant wetland. Growing along the boardwalk are a number of uncommon wetland plants such as the Bl... | |
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| Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area | |
| The 2.5 km nature trail winds along a provincially significant marsh and includes several opportunities to get close to the many inhabitants of this wetland. The trail also takes you up to higher ground providing an excellent vista of the... | |
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