Ball’s Falls
Ball’s Falls
Lincoln, Ontario
Binbrook
Binbrook
Binbrook, Ontario
Chippawa Creek
Chippawa Creek
Wellandport, Ontario
Long Beach
Long Beach
Wainfleet, Ontario
Rockway
Rockway
Lincoln, Ontario
Beamer Memorial
Beamer Memorial
Grimsby, Ontario
Binbrook Tract
Binbrook Tract
Binbrook, Ontario
Canborough
Canborough
Dunnville, Ontario
Cave Springs
Cave Springs
Lincoln, Ontario
Comfort Maple
Comfort Maple
Fenwick, Ontario
E.C. Brown
E.C. Brown
Welland, Ontario
Gainsborough
Gainsborough
Fenwick, Ontario
Gord Harry Trail
Gord Harry Trail
Port Colborne, Ontario
Hedley Forest
Hedley Forest
Haldimand, Ontario
Humberstone Marsh
Humberstone Marsh
Port Colborne, Ontario
Jordan Harbour
Jordan Harbour
Lincoln, Ontario
Morgan’s Point
Morgan’s Point
Morgans Point, Ontario
Mountainview
Mountainview
Beamsville, Ontario
Mud Lake
Mud Lake
Port Colborne, Ontario
Port Davidson
Port Davidson
West Lincoln, Ontario
Ruigrok Tract
Ruigrok Tract
Haldimand, Ontario
Shriners Creek
Shriners Creek
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Smith Ness
Smith Ness
Niagara Falls, Ontario
St. Johns
St. Johns
Fonthill, Ontario
Stevensville
Stevensville
Fort Erie, Ontario
Two Mile Creek
Two Mile Creek
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Virgil
Virgil
Virgil, Ontario
Wainfleet Bog
Wainfleet Bog
Wainfleet, Ontario
Wainfleet Wetlands
Wainfleet Wetlands
Wainfleet, Ontario
Willoughby Marsh
Willoughby Marsh
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend, Ontario
Woolverton
Woolverton
Woolverton, Ontario
Rockway
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.
rockway Conservation Area Enhancement Project
The NPCA is pleased to announce that Rockway Conservation Area has been enhanced to improve public safety, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience at this protected natural area.
Key improvements include:
- A new permeable paving stone parking lot was installed to provide better access. This improved feature reduces the amount of stormwater runoff leaving the site, improves the quality of that stormwater runoff, and serves to enhance the local groundwater regime.
- Increased tree canopy and greenspace.
- Bicycle racks, safety fencing, new lookout and seating areas, and a granular accessible trail are now available for all to enjoy nature and the unique views of the Niagara Escarpment safely.
- A new one-kilometer trail with a granular stone pathway, improving accessibility for individuals using wheelchairs.
- New trail system to complement the Bruce Trail, with improved wayfinding coming soon.
- Installation of EV Stations
IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure the responsible year-round management of the protected area for public access and enjoyment, NPCA has installed automated gates. Paid parking is $9 per vehicle. Rockway will always remain free to access for walk-up visitors and users who access the site by bike or other modes of active transportation.
To encourage community access to these natural spaces, NPCA has enhanced its Library NaturePlus Pass program, which offers the NaturePlus Pass for a complimentary one-week loan through local libraries and community hubs. The pass allows the holder to park for free at any NPCA park. NPCA recently doubled the number of passes available to 120 across the Niagara Peninsula watershed. These passes are valid at all NPCA conservation areas where parking fees apply and are often accompanied by a backpack equipped with binoculars and guidebooks. More information on our Library NaturePlus Pass Program can be found HERE. Alternatively, the NaturePlus Pass is available for purchase through NPCA as an annual pass to all NPCA parks. Find out more HERE.
Learn more about the Rockway Conservation Area Enhancement Project at Get Involved NPCA. To provide feedback or input on these enhancements, please use the online engagement options available at the previous link, or contact conservationareas@npca.ca.
Rockway Conservation Area is part of the Niagara Escarpment and offers history and beauty in a remote setting. Hike the trail into the Fifteen Mile Creek valley to experience mature Basswood, Sugar Maple, Black Walnut and Sycamore trees.
Two spectacular waterfalls plunge from heights of 19.5 meters and 12.2 meters. The watercourse continues downriver, surging over a series of rapids.
Boasting some of the best quality and quantity of salt in Ontario, the salt spring dates as far back as 1792. Area facilities include limited parking off 9th Avenue on escarpment tablelands.