Nature Reserves & Easements

The Couchiching Conservancy helps protect over 13,500 acres of land thanks to supporters like you.

These nature reserves are wild places with inherent risks. It is possible that you may encounter bears, moose, and other wild animals while visiting. Use at your own risk.

The Couchiching Conservancy acknowledges that the land on which it operates is the territory of Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabeg, Wendat and Metis Peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.

Tread lightly while visiting the Nature Reserves for these activities:

Nature appreciation, hiking, photography, snowshoeing, bird watching. Please pack out any garbage.

Keep your dog(s) on leash at all times so everyone can enjoy nature:

This ensures everyone is safe, wildlife are not bothered and that other visitors and the habitat is respected.

leave no trace. the following activities are not allowed on the reserves:

Mountain biking, harvesting and foraging, hunting and trapping, camping, motorized vehicles, paintballing and building shelters and stands.

Always be prepared for the conditions, bring safety items and get to know the Reserves:

Download footpath & trail maps, be prepared for adverse trail conditions.

Nature Reserves with public trails

Nature Reserves open to the public but without trails

Nature Reserves & Easements not open to the public

Legend

Open to the public with trails
Open to the public but no trails
Not open to the public

Learn about these special areas:

The Land Between

The Carden Alvar

The Oro Moraine