Morgan’s Point

Notice

THIS CONSERVATION AREA IS OPEN FOR PASSIVE USE ONLY SUCH AS HIKING AND BIRDWATCHING.

905-788-3135

11420 Morgan Point Road, Wainfleet, ON L3K 2S6

info@npca.ca

Year round, Sunrise to Sunset

Parking
Weddings
Picnic
Sailing
Fire
Boating
Water Skiing
Canoeing
Fishing
Geocaching
Camping
Forest
Hiking
Birding
Swimming
BBQ
RV
Cabin
Beach
Volleyball
Playground
Hunting
Winter
Splashpad
Ziplining
Wakeboarding
Paddleboarding
Washroom

Winter Weather Notice

Conservation areas remain open daily from sunrise to sunset for passive winter recreation such as hiking and birdwatching. However, note that natural trails are not maintained for winter recreation such as cross-country skiing, and parking lots and sidewalks will be maintained on a ‘as-required’ basis.

Visitors are reminded to take precaution and prepare appropriately for the weather and trail conditions, especially when inclement weather and conditions may arise. In the event of inclement weather, NPCA conservation areas remain open, but activities and services may be limited and facilities may be closed. Please expect maintenance delays in the event of heavy snowfall.

Check NPCA conservation area pages on Facebook for closure postings, as these are updated regularly.


Conservation Area Strategy

The NPCA developed a Conservation Area Strategy (CA Strategy) focused on sustainable management, long-term planning, and alignment with NPCA's strategic goals, ensuring compliance with the Conservation Authorities Act. The CA Strategy provides high-level guidance for managing NPCA conservation areas, focusing on biodiversity, climate change, invasive species, and greenspace accessibility, with specific site priorities to be outlined in future management and action plans starting in 2025. LEARN MORE.

Land Inventory

NPCA’s Land Inventory identifies every parcel of land that NPCA owns and includes some basic information for each parcel, such as location, acquisition date, method, and land use category, among others. The Land Inventory will be reviewed and updated from time to time and is an internal document that is not available online. 
 

Morgan’s Point Conservation Area offers a unique setting of old growth forest and remnants of the oak savannah prairie that once covered large areas of the Niagara Peninsula. Located along the Lake Erie shoreline in Wainfleet, a sand dune complex and rock shoal outcrop provide natural shore protection for the land, as well as habitat for a wide variety of plants and fauna.

Experience the dunes and the majestic ‘old growth’ Sugar Maple, Black Walnut and Hop Hornbeam trees as you walk the boardwalk and trails. View the lake waterfowl and monarch butterflies as they stop to rest and refuel before crossing the lake during their migration.

The Morgan’s Point boardwalk is designed to minimize human impact on the sensitive sand dune environment. Help us protect this rare site by sticking to the boardwalk.

 
 

INFORMATION EN FRANCAIS

L’aire de conservation Morgan’s Point offre un décor unique de forêts anciennes et de vestiges de la savage de chênes qui, à un certain moment donné, recouvrait une grande partie de la péninsule du Niagara. Situé le long des rives du lac Érié à Wainfleet, une étendue de dunes et un haut-fond d’effleurement rocheux fournit une protection naturelle des côtes pour les terres, de même qu’un habitat pour une grande variété de plantes et de faunes.

Faites l’expérience des dunes et des majestueux ‘vieux érables’ à sucre, des noyers noirs et des Ostryers de Virginie alors que vous marchez sur la promenade en bois et les sentiers. Voyez les oiseaux aquatiques et les papillons monarques alors qu’ils s’arrêtent pour se reposer et refaire le plein d’énergie avant la traversée du lac pendant leur migration. La promenade en bois de Morgan’s Point est conçue pour minimiser les impacts humains sur l’environnement des fragiles dunes de sable. Aidez-nous à protéger ce site rare en demeurant sur la promenade de bois.