Non-Camping
season is here!
Monday, October 19th, until Sunday, November 30th!
Amenities offered to visitors during this time will include:
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Customer service staff on-site,
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Access to hiking and biking trails,
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Access to Fanshawe reservoir for canoeing and kayaking (pending reservoir conditions, rentals not currently available),
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Access to day-use areas including a playground, BBQs, picnic areas, and green space,
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Access to Fanshawe reservoir boat launch (pending reservoir conditions), and
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Washroom facilities (weather dependent).
A reduced vehicle day pass fee of $11 (up to four people), or a reduced pedestrian/cyclist day pass fee of $8 for those walking or biking will be charged during this extended season.
Hours of Operation will be as follows:
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Daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Customer Service staff (limited availability) at front gate - membership passes accepted and day passes available for purchase.
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Daily from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
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Gate Down - not staffed. Membership passes accepted and day passes are available for purchase at the pay station from 4:30pm - 6:00pm.
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Closed daily from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am
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Conservation Area closed to the general public. No day permits can be purchased after 6:00pm.
Visitors can also purchase a Membership Pass, which includes day-use entry for 12 months from the date of purchase! Available at the Conservation Area Gatehouse or in our online store.

Day Use and Fanshawe Trails
Day users can enjoy:
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Access to hiking and biking trails including the 21 km Lake Trail for biking and hiking and 3.4 km of hiking on other trails within the park,
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Access to Fanshawe reservoir for fishing, canoeing and kayaking,
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Access to day-use areas including a playground, BBQs, picnic areas, and green space, and
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Washroom facilities.
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Please note: Swimming is not permitted in Fanshawe Reservoir.

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