Rockway

Notice

CONSERVATION AREA IS OPEN FOR PASSIVE RECREATION FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF VARIOUS UPGRADES. PLEASE READ BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.

905-788-3135

2021 Pelham Road, Lincoln, ON, L2R 6P7

info@npca.ca

Open 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

All NPCA conservation areas remain open daily from sunrise to sunset for passive recreation such as hiking and birdwatching. However, note that trails are natural and not maintained for winter recreation. Parking lot and sidewalks will be maintained on a ‘as-required’ basis. 

Conservation area 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 such as the Centre for Conservation at Ball’s Falls may be closed.

Please be mindful of NPCA staff who work hard to ensure primary parking areas are cleared and plowed when visiting. Please check NPCA conservation area pages on Facebook for closure postings, as these are updated regularly.


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.

  • A new permeable paving stone parking lot was installed to provide better access.
    • This improved feature also functions to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff leaving the site, improves the quality of that stormwater runoff, and serves to enhance the local groundwater regime.
  • Tree canopy and greenspace were increased, and a Rain Garden will now help store, treat, and infiltrate stormwater runoff from the adjacent parking lot.
  • 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.

*Additional enhancements such as the installation of EV Stations will be completed in the coming months.

To ensure the responsible year-round management of the protected area for public access and enjoyment, NPCA plans to introduce automated gates for paid parking at the site in Spring 2024. Rockway will always remain free to access for walk-up visitors and users that access the site by bike or other modes of active transportation. Free Park Passes are also available through local libraries. In the interim and while plans continue to be developed, the site can be accessed at no-cost.

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.