About This Area
This 50-hectare area contains natural areas of woodland, wetland and an open water reservoir providing conservation, recreational and educational opportunities. Highlights include a nut grove with more than 15 types of nut trees and a Tulip tree plantation.
Virgil Dams features the Four Mile Creek floodplain, two dams and the Virgil reservoir. Hiking, as well as fishing, and bird watching, are great ways to experience nature.
Virgil Dam and Reservoir
Line 4 Rd (Across from 711 Line 4 and 1546 Line 2), Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
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