BOWMANVILLE WESTSIDE MARSHES

The Bowmanville Westside Marshes Conservation Area provides habitat for nesting birds and acts as an important stopover point for waterfowl and shorebirds migrating along the north Shore of Lake Ontario.  A granular 1.5 km looping trail around the upland areas between two Provincially Significant Wetlands, it's just the right length for little ones and is generally stroller and wheelchair friendly.  Two raised mounds give visitors good views into the wetland areas with interpretive signage to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this important natural area.  

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Looking for more of a workout? Why not hop onto the Waterfront Trail, which is directly accessible from the Bowmanville/Westside Marshes Conservation Area parking facility.

 

Have your cameras and phones ready for photos and videos as you never know what you might see.

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AVENZA MAPS​

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A free, downloadable map is available for this conservation area through the Avenza Maps app. Once downloaded, this map can be used offline and will track your location within Bowmanville Westside Marshes Conservation Area using your device's GPS.  Offline location helps you stay on track, on the trail, and out of restricted areas. 

 

Download the free Avenza Maps App onto your device from The App Store or Google Play.  Allow your location to be known, create an account, and search "Bowmanville Westside Marshes".  To find all available Central Lake Ontario Conservation Maps, search "CLOCA". 

 

Download the maps you need so they are available offline anytime and you can stay safe and aware, even in the remotest of places.