Matchedash Wildlands

This area spans from Lake Couchiching  to Georgian Bay, taking in many important waterways and protected areas.

Ecotone connection

The Land Between is an ecotone – an area of transition between the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands stretching across south-central Ontario from Georgian Bay to Kingston. It holds astounding biodiversity, with shield and lowland species converging. Small lakes and wetlands between dry, open granite ridges; a border of limestone plains; and patches of cool shaded forest – these are the patterns of this unique ecosystem, which begins in the north-east section of the area covered by The Couchiching Conservancy. The Conservancy was a founding member of a collaborative which has worked to raise knowledge and awareness about this unique area of the province. Most recently, The Land Between became a stand-alone organization dedicated to promoting conservation, education and research in the ecotone.

Nature Reserves (NR) in this Area:

• Severn Woodlands NR
• Roehl Wetland NR
• Agnew NR
• Fawcett NR
• Butler Wetland NR