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Conservation Areas

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!

CONSERVATION AREAS OPEN DAWN TO DUSK

TRAILS NOT MAINTAINED IN WINTER

Aerial view of Bowmanville Marsh showing the marsh and Lake Ontario

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

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ACTIVITIES

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180 WEST BEACH RD, CLARINGTON

CONSERVATION AREA

CONSERVATION AREA

Classified as a Natural Core Area. 

Open May 1st - Thanksgiving.

CONSERVATION AREA

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ACTIVITIES

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231 MIDDLE MARCH RD, PORT PERRY

People of varying ages hiking down a trail through the forest

PROTECT THE ECOLOGY OF THE MORAINE

A pond with cattails and surrounded by trees

LISTEN FOR THE SOUNDS OF THE WILD

CONSERVATION AREA

CONSERVATION AREA

Diverse habitats including ponds, a swamp, the Bowmanville Creek, meadows and woodlands.

CONSERVATION AREA

AMENITIES

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ACTIVITIES

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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.

CONSERVATION AREA

AMENITIES

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ACTIVITIES

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5000 COCHRANE ST, WHITBY 

500 LYNDEBROOK RD, WHITBY 

A wooden staircase descending into a cedar forest

CLIMB THE ANCIENT GEOLOGY OF THE LAKE IROQUOIS SHORELINE

Dirt trail through the forest with trilliums on both sides of the path

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".

CONSERVATION AREA

AMENITIES

ACTIVITIES

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9293 WOODLEY RD, BOWMANVILLE

CONSERVATION AREA

CONSERVATION AREA

Leashed pets are only welcome on the paved waterfront trail.  Feeding birds is not permitted due to Avian Flu precautions.  

Parking Notice: The 1225 Victoria Street Parking Entrance is now designated for Annual Parking Pass holders ONLY. Public parking is available at 623 Halls Road. 

CONSERVATION AREA

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AMENITIES

ACTIVITIES

  • 5 km of trails

  • Waterfront Trail - accessible

  • Pay-and-display parking ($)

  • Accessible washrooms

  • Canoe launch (July 15-Sept 15)

  • 4 marsh viewing platforms

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623 HALLS ROAD S, WHITBY

1225 VICTORIA ST W, WHITBY

Aerial view of Cranberry Marsh, the barrier beach, and Lake Ontario

EXPERIENCE WILDLIFE VIEWING RIGHT IN YOUR 

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Wooden bench with snow on the ground and a bare forest highlighed by a purple sky

ENJOY THE VIEW FROM THE SUGARBUSH

CONSERVATION AREA

CONSERVATION AREA

An active sugarbush and home of the Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival in the month of March.

CONSERVATION AREA

AMENITIES

ACTIVITIES

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38 COATES RD EAST, OSHAWA

CONSERVATION AREA

CONSERVATION AREA

Deciduous and coniferous forest and swamp with seeps and springs, and beautiful spring ephemerals.

CONSERVATION AREA

AMENITIES

ACTIVITIES

  • 3 km of trails

  • Pets permitted on leash

  • Pay-and-display parking ($)

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360 STEPHENS MILL RD, CLARINGTON

Wooden bridge crossing a valley in a forest

DISCOVER THE PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT SOPER VALLEY AREA

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