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McGeachy Pond Conservation Area Trails

McGeachy Pond Conservation Area is a 15 hectare property acquired by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority in 1974. It is a memorial to the late William A. McGeachy.  Provincially significant wetland, lakeshore waterfowl habitat.

There is an observation platform in the conservation area for viewing the lake and the pond area. Excellent for wildfowl watching. Open for dayuse from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., all year, free of charge.

The LTVCA has acquired land in the watershed (see watershed map) to protect environmentally sensitive lands, wetlands, culturally unique features such as the Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village and significant biological, ecological, historical and scenic qualities from development. Over 1,000 acres of conservation land have been preserved at 20 sites for public use across the LTVCA watershed. It is estimated that well over 1,000,000 people have made use of all the conservation lands over the years. The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation helps to support the programs and facilities offered at these conservation lands. Volunteer groups are valuable partners, assisting the LTVCA with local initiatives, projects and events. Conservation Education programs are offered at several park locations.

Information provided by the Lower Thames Conservation website.

Directions: Located on the shore of Lake Erie between Erie Beach and Erieau. Follow the Talbot Trail south from Blenheim, take Erieau Road (County Road 12 south). The conservation area is located on the right hand side of the road before entering Erieau.

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TRAIL STATS
LENGTH:
15 hectare 
DIFFICULTY: •• 
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking & Walking 
CHARACTER:
Natural 
SURFACE:
Soil - Compacted, Boardwalk 
AMENITIES:
Parking, Picnic Areas 
OTHER:
Fishing, Swimming 
LOCATION
REGION:
Southwestern Ontario 
SUB-REGION:
Lake Erie North Shore & Pelee Island 
CLOSEST TOWN(S):
Erie Beach 
TRAILHEAD: GPS 
SEASONS / HOURS
Year-round 
CONTACT INFO
NAME:
Lower Thames Valley C.A. , Jerry Campbell 
PHONE:
519-354-7310 
EMAIL: Email Us Now  
WEB SITE
For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca
 
 
 

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