The Dundas
Valley
Conservation Area
What makes us so special
The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is
recognized as an environmentally significant site. It celebrates
a diversity of plant and animal life that is extraordinary, &
includes a section of the famous Niagara Escarpment. Surrounded on the
north and south by the 400 million year old rocks of the escarpment,
the valley was excavated within the last million years by a succession
of glaciers. It is believed these retreated from the area some
10,000 to 12,000 years ago. Since that time, the final landscape detail
has been the result of glacial melt water and the streams which still
cut through the valleys. This internationally recognized natural area
has been designated a United Nations World Biosphere Reserve and is
home to an extensive variety of flora and fauna. The 34 thousand
hectare sanctuary is extremely rugged with waterfalls, escarpment rock
outcrops, field & meadow habitats and rolling vistas.
It is in this setting that Down To Earth programs operate year-round
environmental education, and leadership training. While in the Dundas
Valley, programs are based out of a reproduction Victorian railway
station which is located in the heart of the park. There are over
40 km of trails including the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail, and Bruce
Trail located directly within the park boundaries.
The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is ideal as a year round resource
for outdoor environmental education and outdoor recreation. As a
resource for teachers and their students, it acts as a practical
learning environment for students to learn practical skills in
exploring the environment.
Down To Earth runs its many educational programs and summer
camps from the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Highway 99 (Governor's
Road), Dundas.
Maps to Local
Conservation Areas
Christie Lake Conservation Area: Stocked Ponds,
Swim, Picnic
Dundas
Valley Conservation Area: School & Recreation Programs
Valens
Conservation Area: Camp, Fish,
Swim, Picnic
Book for a half day,
full day or series of program sessions!
We provide all the
equipment needed for the day's adventure!
Down To Earth