Things to do at Grand River Conservation Areas

Each summer Grand River Conservation Areas welcome visitors to enjoy 2,200 campsites, nine beaches and more than 200 km of trails. Over 250 public events take place in our network of conservation areas, many offered by our community partners. Click for our event calendar. 

Reconnect with a river and a rod. Join family on a forest hike. Share a selfie after a swim. Grand River Conservation Areas offer breathtaking beauty and many opportunities to connect outdoors. So go ahead, unplug, and connect with nature...next door.

Discover:

• Birding
• Boating and paddling
• Camping
• Events (guided nature programs)
• Fishing
• Geocaching 
• Group picnics
• Hiking and cycling
• Hiking (winter)
• Hunting
• Ice fishing
• Skiing and snowshoeing
• Swimming
• Tubing

Current status of conservation areas and activities:

Check our Conservation Areas Status page to learn if a conservation area is currently open for day-use visitors, and the Conservation Areas and Activity Status page to check the current status of your favourite activities.