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People looking for a place to
spend a day or a weekend
enjoying the outdoors don't have
to travel. very far, There are a
number of conservation areas
maintained by the Ausable-
Bayfield Conservation Authority
that lie within a few minutes drive
from anywhere in Huron County.
Activities at these areas range
from picnicing, at the day use,
only areas, to camping, swim-
ming and boating at ' the
Authority's larger properties.
The Au sable-Bayfield
Authority was formed in 1946,
and was the first of the 38
Authorities which now manage
river systems across the province.
The Ausable-Bayfield Authority
manages a water shed area
covering 1000 square miles in
Huron, Perth and Middlesex
Counties.
Though its primary concern is
watershed management, the
Authority is also involved in the
creation and maintenance of
numerous recreation and wildlife
conservation areas.
The largest day use park
managed by the Authority is
located on the outskirts of
Clinton. The park, which is still
under development, currently
includes some 250 acres of
grassed, gently rolling land,
extending from the banks of the
Bayfield River. The Authority has
planted trees and shrubs on the
site, and numerous picnic tables
are available for public .use. A
pavilion has also been built with
the help Of a local service club.
Drinking water and toilets are
also available at the site. An old
' concrete barn is being preserved
on the property, and may be
opened for public use in the near
future.
The Bannockburn Wildlife
area, near Varna, comprises 62
acres of forested land with a
stream running through it.
Admission to the area is free, and
it is an ideal spot for hikers. Two
nature trails have been marked on
the site, and a wooden bridge
crosses the stream. There are at
present no plans to make picnic-
ing available at the area.
Just north of Grand Bend is
Port Blake, one of the most
popular of the Authorities' day
use areas. It features a fine Lake
Huron beachfront, as well as
barbeques, picnic tables and a
covered pavilion. Though all
types of boating are possible. at
the site, there is no launching
ramp at Pert Blake. There is an
admission chnoge for enffitnce
the site.
The most pelagic Of all the day
use areas is Rock Glee, near
Admin. Here the Ausable River
flows through a gorge 150 feet
deep. Some 66 acres have been
acquired by the Authority for
picnicing, and viewing the gorge
and the 35 foot waterfalls which
tumble into it. The area is also
famous for its fossils, though
users are forbidden to remove
them from the site. The Rock
Glen site is so popular that steps-
may have to be taken to preserve
it from overuse and damage.
The Morrison Dam Conserva-
tion area, located in Exeter, is
another popular spot for people
planning a weekend picnic.
Canoeing and sailing are
permitted in the lake behind the
dam. Swimming is also possible
herd, though signs advise bathers
that they swim at their Own risk.
There is a nature trail here, as
well as barbeques for public use.
The area its also open in the winter
months for tobogarinhig and cross
country skiing,
The Authority's 7.5 acre
property at Port Franks is ideal
for both picnicers and boaters. A
boat launching ramp is available
on the site. Fishing and
swimming are also possible here.
The largest of the Authority's
Conservation areas is located at
Parkhill. It covers some 1885
acres. A darn on the site has
created a large lake that can be
used for swimming and
non-powered boating. A large
number of serviced and
unserviced campsites, with flush
toilets and showers, are featured
on the site. For those who want to
spend the day, there are also
nature trails, barbeques and
picnic tables. Fishing is also
When Visiting in the
"Mill Town on the Maitland"
Stop at the
Olympia Restaurant
for dinner
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