The Virgil Dams and Reservoirs Conservation Area is located in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This 50 hectare (123 acre) area contains natural areas of woodland, wetland and open water reservoir providing conservation, recreational and educational opportunities.
The Virgil Dams conservation area features the Four Mile Creek Floodplain, two dams and the Virgil reservoir. Hiking trails as well as fishing, bird watching, hiking and nature appreciation are some of the activities associated with this area.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Niagara Region
Nearby towns and cities: Niagara-on-the-Lake
VIRGIL CONSERVATION AREA characteristics
Length: Virgil Memorial Forest Trail: 750m Virgil Dam Trail: 1000mDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known.
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Highlights include a nut grove with more than 15 types of nut trees and a tulip tree plantation.
Blue herons, black crowned night heron, common terns and red-headed woodpeckers are a few the wildlife species that can be spotted here.
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
info@npca.ca
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Welland, ON L3C 3W2 Phone: 905-788-3135
Find it: 1459 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.2198890
Longitude: -79.1238180
Living on the reservoir I would also like to point out that White Egrets can also be spotted here as well as very large Turtles. Canadian Geese nest along the shore and return year after year. The reservoir is also full of large Carp and Bass which can often be seen jumping out of the water. Hawks, owls and a large White headed Bald Eagle can be spotted flying over the reservoir looking for prey from time to time.