Accessible Features on UTRCA Properties 

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) owns and/or manages more than 5,790 ha (14,300 ac) of land within the Upper Thames River watershed, spread across 40 properties.  

The forests, wetlands, meadows, watercourses, and ponds within these properties are critically important for preserving and restoring the watershed’s ecological health, as well as providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation. 

Westminster Ponds ESA

The UTRCA has been working on several properties, often with community partners, to add accessible features to trails, boat launches, and platforms. They include: 

• Accessible fishing platform at Dorchester Mill Pond. Information here. 
• Accessible trail and dock by the pond at Fanshawe Conservation Area. Photos here.
• Boardwalk and viewing platform at Westminster Ponds Environmentally Significant Area. Photos here.
• Accessible canoe and kayak launch at Wildwood Conservation Area. Photos here.

Wildwood Conservation Area in St. Marys

For more information on our natural areas, visit out Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas web page.