Rockwood Conservation Area
Rockwood Conservation Area
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Patricia T
Dundas, Canada59 contributions
Sep. 2022
Rented a kayak for 2 hrs, paddling around this beautiful lake. Migrating geese in the water and trees just starting to turn. Magical!
Written September 20, 2022
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Camper
1 contribution
Aug. 2022
Lock coolers in your car or trailer at night!
Thieves FREQUENTLY steal coolers during the night from campsites and remove ALL alcoholic beverages then dump the cooler and the remaining contents beside the road a couple of campsites away.
The good news is a grocery store with a LCBO is just around the corner 😊
Thieves FREQUENTLY steal coolers during the night from campsites and remove ALL alcoholic beverages then dump the cooler and the remaining contents beside the road a couple of campsites away.
The good news is a grocery store with a LCBO is just around the corner 😊
Written September 2, 2022
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Michele G-W
London, Canada448 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Went for a day trip to do some hiking. The trails were well marked and clean. Not crowded and quiet! It was a great day away and in nature.
The views overlooking the lake are beautiful. The old ruins are neat to see. Unfortunately there's a fence around them so you aren't able to get too close.
The views overlooking the lake are beautiful. The old ruins are neat to see. Unfortunately there's a fence around them so you aren't able to get too close.
Written May 20, 2022
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SimonOnvacation
Toronto, Canada321 contributions
Aug. 2021
Went there to take a hike with my nephew. Nice long trail, mostly flat and good for those knees. Some areas offer a shade from the 30C heat, and bring water to hydrate.
The swimming area is small, but if you have your canoe or paddle boards, bring them with you! Wide area to move around and explore...
Nice area for a family picnic as well, benches arranged to be distanced between other people.
The swimming area is small, but if you have your canoe or paddle boards, bring them with you! Wide area to move around and explore...
Nice area for a family picnic as well, benches arranged to be distanced between other people.
Written August 26, 2021
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ON_Travel_CO
Toronto, Canada42 contributions
Aug. 2021
This park is very beautiful, the trails are so exciting for hiking, the lake is great for kayaking, good for fishing and bird seeing.. The mills ruins are beautiful, the caves around the lake and in the trails and the hills, it is just amazing, we have been there several times this summer. Great Place.
Written August 22, 2021
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Elyseyy
Hanover, Canada180 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Couples
My husband and I came here for a day of kayaking and hiking. I saw that some people were complaining that they couldn’t get in but we came right when they opened and had no issues. First we went kayaking and it was really beautiful. I definitely would go again. Next before we left we hiked the trails. They were also really nice and well kept. My only negative about the park was the garbage. Obviously I can’t blame the park for this because obviously humans know better than to throw their garbage everywhere. Just really makes me sad to see this at a place so beautiful. Regardless, I would definitely recommend going.
Written August 21, 2020
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pophussar
Quebec City, Canada69 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Couples
Nice place, very friendly staff and clean. Nice for canoe or kayak. The trails are nice and well marked. A note on the beach, it is quite nice, however be weary of bacteria ( they have warning signs describing when and how levels can rise). It is a conservation park and there are quite a few geese on the beach, as such, be weary of goose poop, of which there is quite a bit. This would mostly for folks with small children. Overall, nice beach, trails, and a very nice campsite.
Written August 4, 2020
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maurbal
Sarnia, Ontario5 contributions
Oct. 2019
Coming from Sarnia, this was an hour and a half drive but well worth it. A group of 4 of us who love hiking, walking and fall weather just loved Rockwood. The trail was lovely. There was so much to see, unique waterways, rock formations, great areas for picnics. I am definitely coming back in the summer to do some kayaking for a day.
The water looked like it would be nice and calm and lots of interesting crooks and crannies amongst the tall rock formations. Beautiful day.
The water looked like it would be nice and calm and lots of interesting crooks and crannies amongst the tall rock formations. Beautiful day.
Written November 8, 2019
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Penny L
Toronto, Canada105 contributions
Nov. 2018
Living in Guelph, this is a very convenient scenic outing for us. The lakeside trail is always a relaxing spot for a fall walk.
Written October 13, 2019
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sonia b
2 contributions
Sep. 2019 • Family
Ontario's best kept secret! My teenage children enjoyed the deep dark forest like atmosphere in the trails. The caves were just as breathtaking.
Written September 3, 2019
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maurbal
Sarnia, Ontario5 contributions
Hello, coming from Sarnia, planning a day trip to Rockwood, either October 18th, 19th or 25th. Can you tell me your hours and any fees for day pass. Maureen
sonia b
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Maureen, visit the Rockwood website for a detailed information. However I do know the fee was around $7 when I visited with family, they also have family pass. Parking is extra. They open from 8am till dusk I believe. Services are limited after mid October till April.
I'd recommend you visit their website for more information.
Enjoy the beauty of Rockwood & best of luck.
Hi I sometimes go to Rockwood to paint will be there on Monday (Tomorrow). Do you have a website with some of your works. I go out each Sunday with other artists in Halton Hills.
Velrab
St. Catharines, Canada137 contributions
So sorry - thought I answered this when it first arrived in my box. I am never in Halton Hills to paint.
How much to get in for the day
Regina Maria
Guelph, Canada22 contributions
Hi I belive it could be about 7 dollars for adult. I have pass to enter
C27
27 contributions
Are canoe/kayak rentals available by the first weekend of May? Thanks.
cynthiadbs17
Hamilton, Canada
Hey! Are you allowed to use motor boats in this area?
Cathy S
Waterloo, Canada36 contributions
I don't believe you can use motorized boats here either.
I am looking for a beach where the water is clean, near Guelph. I am not happy with Guelph Lake and thought Rockwood might offer something cleaner. How is the water, and how do I find the place from Guelph, please?
Den L
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada17 contributions
I would say the water is cleaner at Rockwood....not much of a beach but it seemed pretty populated when we were there...to get there, I believe highway 7 due east towards Acton (about 6 km. ) and you can't miss it...if you go through Rockwood you've missed it.)
Do u have seasonal camping
Quinbee99
Guelph, Canada52 contributions
Is not open to campers in the winter,
TorontoCouple0
Toronto, Canada
What camping number is the best spot to reserve? 2 teenage kids and a dog. Thanks
Don G
Mitchell, Canada149 contributions
I have experience camping in the EWS area and stayed on site 62. It was level side to side with lots of length for a 36 trailer. We rode around the EW area and there were several good sites available. Check out the on-line info. Rockwood has the best bakery-Saunders on the main street.
Morganne A
Hamilton, Canada1 contribution
How close are other parks/trails from this conversation area (aside from rockwood itself)
Quinbee99
Guelph, Canada52 contributions
There is another nature centre in mountsberg. Which is about 1/2 hr drive south . Beautiful owls and other birds to see. Check it out , there is a fee to enter. Then you have lots of trails in Guelph, and the Aboretum in Guelph is interesting place to wonder around... free parking and no cost to see.
ROCKWOOD CONSERVATION AREA - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Rockwood Conservation Area
- Hotels near Rockwood Conservation Area:
- (11.43 km) Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre
- (14.28 km) Staybridge Suites Guelph, an IHG Hotel
- (10.55 km) Norfolk Guest House
- (14.77 km) Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Guelph
- (4.06 km) Fox Run of Eden Mills
- Restaurants near Rockwood Conservation Area:
- (0.06 km) Country Style
- (0.07 km) Bistro Barolo
- (0.17 km) Ye Olde Fish & Chips
- (0.18 km) Fisherman's Landing
- (0.44 km) New Orleans Pizza
- Attractions near Rockwood Conservation Area:
- (0.72 km) River's Edge Gift Shop
- (11.24 km) Church of Our Lady Immaculate
- (4.73 km) Halton County Radial Railway
- (11.07 km) Taste Detours
- (11.33 km) Riverside Park