Conservation Areas
Our conservation areas are the places where we protect ecologically significant land and educate and inspire future generations by encouraging broader resource conservation through experience and appreciation. Being out in nature not only benefits physical health, but increases creativity, provides stress relief, and helps improve memory and mood.
Within our eight conservation areas, we offer over 45 km of trails (note that trails are not maintained in winter). Hidden within these natural gems are streams, wetlands, forests, beaches, views and vistas within locally significant natural heritage sites, just waiting to be explored.
Did you know you can get out and experience more than 300 conservation areas across the province of Ontario? Get your guide to conservation areas in Ontario today!
APPRECIATE THE FLOOD MITIGATING, WATER CLEANSING, ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF WETLANDS
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Includes two provincially significant coastal wetlands which are part of a long-term monitoring study.
AMENITIES
ACTIVITIES
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1.5 km of trails
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Waterfront Trail - accessible
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Pay-and-display parking ($)
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Pets permitted on leash
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Two marsh viewing platforms
180 WEST BEACH RD, CLARINGTON
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Classified as a Natural Core Area.
Open May 1st - Thanksgiving.
AMENITIES
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3 km of trails
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Oak Ridges Moraine Trail
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Free parking
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Pets permitted on leash
ACTIVITIES
231 MIDDLE MARCH RD, PORT PERRY
PROTECT THE ECOLOGY OF THE MORAINE
LISTEN FOR THE SOUNDS OF THE WILD
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Diverse habitats including ponds, a swamp, the Bowmanville Creek, meadows and woodlands.
AMENITIES
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5.5 km of trails
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Pay-and-display parking ($)
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Pets permitted on leash
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Washrooms
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Pollinator garden
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Building rental ($)
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Picnic shelter rentals ($)
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YMCA Summer Day Camp ($)
ACTIVITIES
7274 HOLT RD, CLARINGTON
7780 HOLT RD, CLARINGTON
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Off-leash use is only permitted in fenced off-leash dog pen (main entrance). Please stoop and scoop.
AMENITIES
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5 km of trails
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Accessible trails
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Iroquois Trail - accessible
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Pay-and-display parking ($)
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Pets permitted on leash
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Off-leash dog pen
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Accessible washrooms
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Fishing
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Group picnic area rentals ($)
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Picnic shelter rental ($)
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Site of Canada 150 Project
ACTIVITIES
5000 COCHRANE ST, WHITBY
500 LYNDEBROOK RD, WHITBY
CLIMB THE ANCIENT GEOLOGY OF THE LAKE IROQUOIS SHORELINE
EXPLORE THE TRAILS IN OUR LARGEST CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Confirmed black bear sightings were reported. The risk of an encounter is low, but please be "Bear Wise".
AMENITIES
ACTIVITIES
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18 km of trails
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Oak Ridges Moraine Trail
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Pay-and-display parking ($)
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Pets permitted on leash
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Washroom
9293 WOODLEY RD, BOWMANVILLE
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Leashed pets are only welcome on the paved waterfront trail. Please only feed the songbirds and only seeds.
AMENITIES
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5 km of trails
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Waterfront Trail - accessible
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Pay-and-display parking ($)
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Accessible washrooms
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Canoe launch (July 15-Sept 15)
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Fishing (by boat only)
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3 marsh viewing platforms
ACTIVITIES
Maintained in partnership with CATS Volunteers.
1225 VICTORIA ST W, WHITBY
EXPERIENCE WILDLIFE VIEWING RIGHT IN YOUR
NEIGHBOURHOOD
ENJOY THE VIEW FROM THE SUGARBUSH
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Location of Annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. (Festival CANCELLED for 2021.)
AMENITIES
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1.3 km of trails
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Accessible trail
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Oak Ridges Moraine Trail
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Free parking
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Pets permitted on leash
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Pollinator garden
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Building rental ($)
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Commemorative Heritage Walk ($)
ACTIVITIES
38 COATES RD EAST, OSHAWA
CONSERVATION AREA
CONSERVATION AREA
Deciduous and coniferous forest and swamp with seeps and springs, and beautiful spring ephemerals.
AMENITIES
ACTIVITIES
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3 km of trails
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Pets permitted on leash
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Pay-and-display parking ($)
360 STEPHENS MILL RD, CLARINGTON
