CONSERVATION AREAS
November 6, 2024 - Winter is around the corner and our staff closed some of the amenities at our Conservation Areas. Conservation Areas remain open during the winter, but trails aren't cleared/maintained in the winter.
EAU CLAIRE GORGE CONSERVATION AREA - Gate and washroom now closed till spring.
ELK'S LODGE 25 FAMILY PARK - Gate and washroom now closed till spring.
LA VASE PORTAGES CONSERVATION AREA - Gate now closed till spring.
PAPINEAU LAKE CONSERVATION AREA - Dock has been removed until next spring.
MATTAWA ISLAND - Bathroom remains closed.
October 10, 2024 - Attention! Bears have been spotted at several Conservation Areas. Bears are smart, curious, powerful and potentially dangerous. Alert bears to your presence so they can avoid you. Make noise such as singing, whistling or talking while you are in areas with restricted visibility or with high background noise, such as near streams, waterfalls or on windy days. Learn more. https://www.ontario.ca/.../prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise
