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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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