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April 8, 2025 - Quinte Conservation's are now open to the public following a temporary closure for maintenance and cleanup.
We own and manage a variety of conservation areas throughout Quinte watershed. These natural spaces are open to the public and provide outdoor recreational opportunities that help connect individuals to nature while promoting healthy living within the watershed.
Conservation lands were established with the purpose of protecting the natural ecology and the overall health of our watersheds. Lands that had potential for recreational activities like hiking, birdwatching, and, picnicking are known as conservation areas. Conservation authorities throughout Ontario privately own these lands and activities, amenities, and use vary depending on the region.
Quinte Conservation owns just over 30,000 acres of land throughout the 6,000km2 watershed. Some of those properties are conservation areas that are open for public use and collectively make up 75km of nature trails.
Beginner Trails
Intermediate Trails
Advanced Trails
Things to keep in mind during your visit
For more information, please refer to O. Reg. 688/21 Rules of Conduct in Conservation Areas under the Conservation Authorities Act.
There is a standard parking and boat launch fee at most areas.
Daily Passes and Annual Passes are available can be used between areas.
Parking gates are operational from:
Visit our parking page to learn more.
These natural spaces are not parks and shouldn't be considered as such. Non-permitted activities can have a serious impact on plants and wildlife and can be detrimental to rare and endangered species.
Non-permitted activities are chargeable offences under Section 29 of the Conservation Authorities Act. Those in violation of the Act may be subject to a fine.
Cross country trails and motorized vehicles
The cross-country skiing trails are not groomed and motorized vehicles are not permitted outside of designated parking areas.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Help us keep our outdoor spaces clean and our wildlife safe!
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