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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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Urban environments require directed attention, which forces us to ignore distractions & exhausts our brains. In natural environments, we practice an effortless type of attention known as soft fascination that creates feelings of pleasure, not fatigue.
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Nature creates a unique sense of wonder for kids that no other environment can provide. The phenomena that occur naturally in backyards and parks everyday make kids ask questions about the Earth and the life that it supports.
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There’s a lot of responsibility and lessons learned when navigating the outdoors. Kids can learn how to build a campfire, alongside fire safety, and the importance of not moving firewood to prevent the spread of pests.
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Kids play in nature with a lot less structure than most types of indoor play. There are infinite ways to interact with outdoor environments. Letting your child choose how they play in nature means they have the power to control their own actions #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes
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