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Conservation Areas
Below is brief information on the two major conservation areas in and around Port Colborne. Both are important wetlands that are havens to migratory birds, and other forms of wildlife. Click on the name of each conservation area to visit their respective web-pages maintained by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Area.
The Wainfleet Bog Conservation Area
The Wainfleet Bog is located on the western edge of Port Colborne. The wetland attracts a large variety of butterflies and bird species including yellow warblers, great blue herons, egrets, gulls, terns, sandpipers and ducks. Abandoned quarries on the site contain an interesting array of coral fossils extending back 380 million years.
The 1,000-acre Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining peat bog in Southwestern Ontario.
An important wildlife habitat, the Bog is home to a small remnant population of Massassauga rattlesnakes as well as the rare Spotted Turtle. Controlled seasonal hunting for deer and small game. One hour trail rides through the Conservation Area are offered throughout the year by HorsePlay Niagara. Located at Wilson Road off Highway 3 West.
The Wainfleet Bog is located on the western edge of Port Colborne. The wetland attracts a large variety of butterflies and bird species including yellow warblers, great blue herons, egrets, gulls, terns, sandpipers and ducks. Abandoned quarries on the site contain an interesting array of coral fossils extending back 380 million years.
The 1,000-acre Wainfleet Bog is the largest remaining peat bog in Southwestern Ontario.
An important wildlife habitat, the Bog is home to a small remnant population of Massassauga rattlesnakes as well as the rare Spotted Turtle. Controlled seasonal hunting for deer and small game. One hour trail rides through the Conservation Area are offered throughout the year by HorsePlay Niagara. Located at Wilson Road off Highway 3 West.
Mud Lake Conservation Area
A special place to experience nature at its best, Mud Lake contains 160 acres of lakes, streams, wetlands and woods. The perfect spot for hiking, bird watching, and cross-country skiing or viewing the scholars from the South Niagara Rowing Club.
On the flight path of many migratory birds. More than 60 species of birds and waterfowl can be identified at this location. Controlled waterfowl hunting from late September to mid-November.
Easy access from the Welland Canals Recreational Trail or by following Elm Street North. Open all year round.
A special place to experience nature at its best, Mud Lake contains 160 acres of lakes, streams, wetlands and woods. The perfect spot for hiking, bird watching, and cross-country skiing or viewing the scholars from the South Niagara Rowing Club.
On the flight path of many migratory birds. More than 60 species of birds and waterfowl can be identified at this location. Controlled waterfowl hunting from late September to mid-November.
Easy access from the Welland Canals Recreational Trail or by following Elm Street North. Open all year round.
Also located around Port Colborne are these three smaller conservation areas. All are great places to experience nature, as well as spot birds and other types of wildlife.