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In 1978, the property became a living history museum, the only one west of London in Ontario. It is operated by the Essex Region Conservation Authority. [2] In 2020, the Canadian Experiences Fund provided a $600,000 (~$695,968 in 2023) grant, to be matched by donations from the conservation authority. The $1.2-million Heritage Centre will ...
Dedicated protected areas: Areas identified by First Nations and the Government of Ontario through community-based land use planning in the Far North area of the province. These areas protect the unique ecology and boreal environment of the region, and allow development of resources.
Ontario Parks is a branch of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP). Until recently, Ontario Parks as a whole was under the mandate of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). The history of Ontario's provincial parks stretches for over 100 years. Here are some of the milestones from the past century plus: [3]
The Holland Marsh is a wetland and agricultural area in Ontario, Canada, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Toronto. [1] It lies entirely within the valley of the Holland River , stretching from the northern edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine near Schomberg to the river mouth at Cook's Bay , Lake Simcoe .
The list of provincial parks in the Canadian province of Ontario contains lists of more than 300 provincial parks in Ontario. These provincial parks are maintained by Ontario Parks. For a list of protected areas in Ontario, see the List of protected areas of Ontario. Northern Ontario. List of provincial parks of Northern Ontario; Southern Ontario
The area boasts rich agricultural land, where sprawling fields yield bountiful crops, adding to the rural charm of the community. [2] Nestled amidst the Niagara Escarpment, Wildfield offers stunning vistas and geological wonders, with rocky outcrops and rugged terrain showcasing the area's geological history. Numerous conservation areas and ...
Grundy Lake Provincial Park is a natural environment park in Ontario, Canada, established in 1959, and part of the Ontario Parks system. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The park is located near Britt , at the junction of Highway 69 and Highway 522 .
The Country Heritage Park (Formerly the Ontario Agricultural Museum) is located next to Highway 401 and the Niagara Escarpment in Milton, Ontario, Canada, and recreates rural life in the 19th century in Ontario. During the day it also acts as a private school and office, and hosts parties at night.