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Springwater Conservation Area
The Springwater Forest is the most popular with three main trails to discover covering eight kilometres…
Ontario’s Conservation Areas Visitor Guide
More than 300 Conservation Areas just waiting to be explored. Maps, natural and cultural features, attractions, tips, and more!
Conservation Areas Map
Use our map to locate more than 300 Conservation Areas across Ontario. Plan your trip to any of Ontario’s Conservation Areas based on Location, Activity, Facilities, Accessibility and more.
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Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities own and protect a total of 150,000 hectares.
This includes forests, wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest, recreational lands, natural heritage and cultural sites, as well as, land for flood and erosion control.
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There are more than 300 Conservation Areas across Ontario waiting to be explored. Plan your visit and #StepIntoNature #Healthy Hikes!
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Rockwood Conservation Area
With towering limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes, it’s no wonder that Rockwood Conservation Area is…
Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
For all you nature lovers who are looking for a quick escape from your busy lives,…
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
From bold-faced cliffs to beautiful views of the escarpment, Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area offers a fun…
Old Baldy Conservation Area
Looking for a different kind of adventure? If you love hiking and rock climbing, Old Baldy…
Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
At Eramosa Karst Conservation Area, the park is filled with treasures including forests, meadows and underground streams.
Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area
Looking for a fun place for a family outing? Head out to Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville…
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Visit Scanlon's Creek Conservation Area this Sunday, November 3rd for a 6km hike and guest speaker from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - LSRCA! 🍁
Plan your visit: https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-areas/scanlon-creek/
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Plan your next visit to one of Grand River's Conservation Areas! 🍂https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-authorities/grand-river/
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Forest Flow is happening tomorrow at Potter's Creek Conservation Area, starting at 10:30am. Learn more before your visit:
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Potter's Creek - Ontario’s Conservation Areas
Bay of Quinte, Potter’s Creek North side and South side, office of Quinte Conservation
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Register today for Winter Forest School at Foley Mountain Conservation Area! ☃️
Plan your visit: https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-areas/foley-mountain/
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Enjoy the outdoors this winter! Durham Conservation Area is offering winter camping. ❄️
Plan your visit:
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Durham - Ontario’s Conservation Areas
There are a wide variety of activities available for both campers and day-users in this park....
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The fall colours are still around!🍁 Plan your next visit to one of Grand River's Conservation Areas: https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-authorities/grand-river/
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