Halton Region

Conservation Halton manages more than 10,000 acres of natural environment parkland enjoyed by thousands of annual visitors. There are six primary parks with well developed facilities for recreation and education including more than 100 km of hiking and biking trails through spectacular forests and Niagara Escarpment lands.  

Rattlesnake Point  

This 264 hectare park features the prominent Escarpment landform with cliffs and springs that feed Bronte Creek Forest complex has a rich diversity of habitats for plants and animals.  

• Hiking on 10 km of cliff edge and forest trails with connections to the Bruce Trail and Crawford Lake  
• 18 group campsites for organized group camping - families are welcome. Campsite fees include access to Kelso’s beach and swimming area
• Five lookouts for scenic viewing, birding and nature appreciation

Crawford Lake Conservation Area  

This 468 hectare park centres around a rare meromictic lake with a surrounding elevated boardwalk.

• 15th century reconstructed Iroquoian Village and heritage site
• Nassagaweya Canyon Interpretive Lookout 19 km of hiking and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails with connections to Bruce Trail

Hilton Falls Conservation Area

Hilton Falls Conservation Area is a 645 hectare park with 33 km of hiking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails with connections to Bruce Trail Historic mill site with interpretive viewing area at the waterfall.  

• Variety of geological and wetland features, ie., geological pot hole and beaver meadow  
• Fishing in the reservoir for large-mouth bass or brook trout in 16 Mile Creek Visitor Centre with concession Picnic area and fire ring at falls Great birding and wildlife viewing  

Kelso Conservation Area

This beautiful 397 acre park attracts swimmers, kayakers and mountain bikers with 19 group campsites available.

• Halton Region Museum located on site
• Glen Eden Snow and Skiboard Area
• 16 km of hiking and mountain biking trails

Glen Eden

Glen Eden features snowboarding and skiing and a tube park.

Mount Nemo

With unique geological features such as crevice caves, cliffs and talus slopes, Mount Nemo is well known for rock climbing and nature appreciation with fantastic Escarpment views.

• 169 acres of diverse habitats  
• Hiking on 5 km of cliff edge and forest trails with interpretive lookout and connections to Bruce Trail

Mountsberg

Mountsberg Conservation Area features 472 hectares with a dam and reservoir built for flood protection and stream flow regulation for Bronte Creek.

• Birding, fishing and wildlife viewing  
• Sugar bush program and demonstration  
• Raptor Centre with exhibits & live bird of prey presentations  
• Conservation education programs and special events  
• Visitor Centre with theatre, snack bar, exhibits and gift shop  

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• www.conservationhalton.on.ca
• www.halton.ca

 

 

 

 

 

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