CONSERVATION AREAS

November 6, 2023

EAU CLAIRE GORGE CONSERVATION AREA  - The gate at the bottom of the road that leads to trailhead and washrooms are now closed for the season.  
LA VASE PORTAGES CONSERVATION AREA AND ELK'S LODGE 25 FAMILY PARK - The gates are now closed for the season. 

November 6, 2023

CORBEIL CONSERVATION AREA  - Now open as the river has receded.

October 16, 2023

MATTAWA ISLAND CONSERVATION AREA AND ELK'S LODGE 25 FAMILY PARK - Washrooms are now closed for the season.

October 13, 2023

PAPINEAU LAKE CONSERVATION AREA - The dock at the boat launch has now been removed for the season.

July 18,2023

KINSMEN TRAIL - The Kinsmen trail at the Oak Street Tunnel has been re-opened.  Use caution in the area as a portion of the trail is gravel. Asphalt work still needs to be completed.

Update October 3, 2023 - Good news!  Construction of the Boardwalks at Laurier Woods Conservation Area have been completed head of schedule.  Laurier Woods is open!

15 JANEY AVE., NORTH BAY &
LAURENTIAN ESCARPMENT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILHEAD

 

October 16, 2023

LAURENTIAN ESCARPMENT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS - A section of the Richardson Ridge Trail that was temporarily closed due to hazard trees is now open again.

September 11, 2023

NBMCA OFFICE OBSERVATION DECK - Remains closed until further notice due to maintenance and repairs to the tower.   Completion anticipated November 2023.

LAURENTIAN ESCARPMENT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS & FRONT ENTRANCE at 15 JANEY Ave - A temporary detour has been put in place to access to the Laurentian Escarpment Trails. This will be up for about 6 weeks depending on the progress of the work on the tower.  Please follow the trail detour when visiting Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area.