{"id":287,"date":"2021-07-13T20:31:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T01:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wownature.ca\/?p=287"},"modified":"2025-04-04T22:54:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T03:54:01","slug":"great-summer-hiking-spot-limehouse-conservation-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wownature.ca\/?p=287","title":{"rendered":"[Great Summer Hiking Spot] Limehouse Conservation Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

July 13. 2021<\/p>

With the gradual opening of many conservation areas and nature reserves in Ontario, we have started to go out for more hiking and exploring. This time, the destination is Limehouse Conservation Area.<\/p>

The Limehouse Conservation Area is located in Limehouse Village next to Georgetown, about 60km from Toronto, and very close to Oakville, about 35km!<\/p>

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Navigation Location:<\/strong> 12169 5th Line, Limehouse, ON, L0P 1H0<\/p>

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>

The Limehouse Conservation Area is one of the conservation areas managed by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). They are dedicated to protecting, restoring, and managing natural resources. Currently, tickets are free, but there is a parking charge. Although, if you purchase an annual pass ($135 + tax) per family, you won\u2019t have to pay the parking fee. If you visit or plan on visiting CVC parks frequently, it is definitely worth buying a pass.<\/p>

https:\/\/cvc.ca\/enjoy-the-outdoors\/become-a-member<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>

PS: Most conservation areas in Canada are managed and maintained by non-profit organizations. Most of the funds come from donations and parking membership fees. In order to maintain an enjoyable environment for everyone, we ask our friends who love to be active to purchase tickets.<\/p>

There are three main entrances to the park. Most visitors choose to enter from the main entrance. There are more parking spaces here.<\/p>

We chose to enter through the North Entrance of the Canadian National Railway, which you can see marked by the red dot in the picture below. You can park the car in the small parking lot at Limehouse Memorial Hall. This entrance of the park is hidden in the corner of the road, which is a bit difficult to find.<\/p>

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Four Trip Highlights<\/strong><\/p>

1. Serene and shaded hiking routes<\/strong><\/h3>

Most of the hiking routes at Limehouse Conservation Area are in the forest. Towering old trees and rich vegetation cover the path creating alluring scenery and a relaxing hike. You can also hear the beautiful babbling sound as the Black Creek flows through the forest.<\/p>

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2. Historical Sites<\/strong><\/h3>

Limehouse, as the name suggests, is a lime house! There used to be several lime kilns here, all of which are now abandoned, but the remains are still there. Explore these relics and imagine the life scenes of the people who originally lived in the surrounding area making a living with these burning kilns.<\/p>

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3. Canadian National Railway<\/strong><\/h3>

The railway is right next to the conservation area. After entering from the red dot entrance on the map, walk for about 4 minutes, turn left along the intersection on the left-hand side, and walk for two minutes to reach the railroad track. The pictures taken here seem surreal. They almost look like something I would see from a renaissance painting, truly stunning.<\/p>

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4. The breathtaking natural wonder: Niagara Escarpment cliff crack<\/strong><\/h3>

When you are walking in the woods, you might suddenly find a deep crack at your feet. These are the ruins of the Niagara Escarpment after a terrifying landslide. Can you imagine how frightening it would be to be caught in one of these insane natural disasters? In order to satisfy people\u2019s curiosity of exploring the cracks in the cliff, the park\u2019s management prepared ladders where you can reach the bottom of the cracks. When you walk sideways through a narrow crack, do you ever feel worried that the crack might close on you? A frightening thought to think about.<\/p>

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Park Requirements During the Pandemic<\/em><\/h2>

If you want to go hiking at the Limehouse Conservation Area during the pandemic, please check the official website in advance. Currently, there is no need to make an appointment in advance, just go directly, but you must strictly abide by the park requirements when hiking:<\/p>