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Springwater Conservation Area
The Springwater Forest is the most popular with three main trails to discover covering eight kilometres…
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More than 300 Conservation Areas just waiting to be explored. Maps, natural and cultural features, attractions, tips, and more!
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Explore over 300 Conservation Areas across Ontario, boasting more than 3,500km of picturesque trails just waiting to be discovered! Now available for download on iOS and Android.
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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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Spend your march break tapping into the sweetness of nature at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area and Kortright Centre for Conservation. 🥞🍁
Explore the Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum during their winter hours! 🏺
Plan your visit to Longwoods Road Conservation Area: https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-areas/longwoods-road/
Maple season is almost here! 🍁🥞Don't miss the annual maple syrup festival at Purple Woods Conservation Area. Plan your visit: https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-areas/purple-woods/
Longer evenings are here — the perfect time to explore your fave Conservation Areas! ☀️ With daylight saving time comes more daylight for after-work hikes, trail rides, sunset picnics, and golden-hour views. Tag your adventure crew and plan your next outdoor escape. 🚵 ...https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/find-a-conservation-area/map/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_fmauyp6hd1
Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women working across Conservation Authorities who are protecting our watersheds, advancing science, and caring for the natural spaces we all depend on. 🌿 From research and restoration to education, planning, and leadership, ...#womeninconservation are making a lasting impact in our communities and watersheds every day. 🌲
Unplug. Sign off. Step outside. 🌲
This #NationalDayOfUnplugging trade your screen time for green time at Ontario’s Conservation Areas. Discover a new trail with friends or recharge on a peaceful solo hike. Find your next outdoor escape! ...https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/find-a-conservation-area/things-to-do/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_thhtfk6g6z
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