New Extended Season at UTRCA Conservation Areas

As the season of change approaches, we are looking forward to a new offering this fall. After listening to your feedback, we are introducing an Extended Season at Fanshawe and Wildwood Conservation Areas (CAs)! The Extended Season will offer an additional six weeks of day-use access to hiking, biking, and enjoying the lakes and green spaces.

Here’s what you need to know:

Amenities offered to visitors during this extended season will include:

  • Customer service staff on site,
  • Access to hiking and biking trails,
  • Access to Fanshawe reservoir for canoeing and kayaking (pending reservoir conditions),
  • Access to day-use areas including a playground, BBQs, picnic areas, and green space,
  • Access to Fanshawe reservoir boat launch (pending reservoir conditions), and
  • Washroom facilities.

A reduced vehicle day pass fee of $8 (up to four people), or a reduced pedestrian/cyclist day pass fee of $4 for those walking or biking will be charged during this extended season.

Hours of Operation will be as follows:

  • Fanshawe CA
    • Daily: 7 am to 4 pm
    • Dam gate will be closed at 4 pm daily.
  • Wildwood CA
    • Daily: 7 am to 4 pm
    • Gate to day-use will be closed at 4pm daily

Visitors can also purchase a 2024 Seasons Pass Mirror Hanger now at the current 2023 rates, which includes free day use entry for the rest of 2023! Available at the Conservation Area Gatehouse or online.

Contact: Damian Schofield, Conservation Areas Coordinator