Specialty:
"Lynde Shores Conservation Area is a sought-after destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers, featuring a variety of looping trails. Established in 1972, the conservation area encompasses the mouth of Lynde Creek and surrounding marshlands, including Cranberry Marsh. The park offers attractions such as a miniature train, mini-golf, a water park, an outdoor swimming pool, and nature trails. The trails are ideal for families with young children, especially the Chickadee Trail, and are generally accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Lynde Shores Conservation Area includes 5 km of trails, including a 1 km looping trail within the Cranberry West Tract. The area provides nesting bird habitats and is an important layover point for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Visitors are encouraged to explore the new marsh viewing area at the Conservation Area. Lynde Shores Conservation Area is wheelchair accessible.
2026 Highlights: Lynde Shores Conservation Area features a series of level, accessible trails that meander through marshlands, open meadows, and lakeside woodlands. They form part of the Great Lakes Basin, which drains into Lake Ontario and falls under the jurisdiction of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority."
