Virgil

Notice

THIS CONSERVATION AREA IS OPEN FOR PASSIVE USE ONLY SUCH AS HIKING AND BIRDWATCHING. NO FACILITIES SUCH AS WASHROOMS ARE AVAILABLE.

905-788-3135

Line 4 Rd (Across from 711 Line 4 and 1546 Line 2), Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

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

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.


The Virgil Dams and Reservoirs Conservation Area is located in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This 50-hectare area contains natural areas of woodland, wetland and an open water reservoir providing conservation, recreational and educational opportunities. Highlights include a nut grove with more than 15 types of nut trees and a Tulip tree plantation.

Virgil Dams features the Four Mile Creek floodplain, two dams and the Virgil reservoir. Hiking, as well as fishing, and bird watching, are great ways to experience nature. Blue Herons, Black-Crowned Night Heron, common Terns and Redheaded Woodpeckers are a few the wildlife species that can be spotted at Virgil.