Lennox and Addington County Nature Trails
Welcome to Lennox & Addington County!
The County of Lennox and Addington in Eastern Ontario stretches from Lake Ontario to the rugged, rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield. The 2,777 square kilometre County is 130 kilometres long and is neighbour to Renfrew, Hastings, Prince Edward and Frontenac Counties.
Populated by both rural and urban residents, Lennox and Addington County is conveniently close to major Canadian centres and the USA border. We are:
30 minutes from Belleville and Kingston;
2 hours from Toronto and Ottawa; and,
3 hours to Montreal.
Lennox and Addington comprises the Townships of Addington Highlands , Stone Mills and Loyalist , plus the Town of Greater Napanee.
Peppered with lakes and forests this region is a popular recreational area - from geocaching to motorcycle tours and stargazing.
Northern Lennox and Addington sits on the Canadian Shield;
To the south, Napanee and Amherstview - along with the region’s hamlets and villages - are the commercial centres for the rural populations.
From the United Empire Loyalist settlers to the American and European pioneers, the County has a rich past and offers you a chance to explore on your own among some of Canada’s oldest genealogical archives.
Close to nearly one-third of North America’s population, the economic outlook is bright in Lennox and Addington. A mix of farmland, open spaces, forests, and lakes provides a foundation for new business ventures, while stable, thriving communities offer an enticing home.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Lennox & Addington County.
For further information please visit:
https://www.lennox-addington.on.ca/index.php
Camden Lake Provincial Park Wildlife Area
Camden Lake Provincial Park Wildlife Area, consisting of 688 ha (1,700 acres) of water, 621 ha (1,535 acres) of swamp and flooded timber, 26 ha (65 acres) of agricultural land and 1,091 ha (2,700 acres) of private land, is all designated goose sanctuary and managed by...Menzel Centennial Provincial Nature Reserve
Menzel Centennial Provincial Nature Reserve This 627 ha nature reserve located in the headwaters of Otter Creek of the Salmon River system, protects one of the largest examples of open and treed fen in southeastern Ontario. Fens, which are rare in southern Ontario,...Parrott’s Bay Conservation Area
Parrott’s Bay Conservation Area is the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority’s newest conservation area. It has 117 hectares (289 acres) of woods and wetlands with beautiful waterfront views. Parrott’s Bay is a great place to get out and enjoy nature. The...Sand Beach Wetlands Conservation Area
Sand Beach Wetlands Conservation Area: These 54 acres located at the southwest end of Amherst Island, with picturesque views of Lake Ontario and Long Point Marsh, were acquired by Loyalist Township with the support of the Natural Spaces Land Acquisition and...Sheffield Conservation Area
Sheffield Conservation Area provides a 4.5 km looped trail that offers some challenging terrain for the avid hiker. Spectacular granite outcroppings, deciduous forests and extensive wetlands typify this area of the Canadian Shield. Songbirds, waterfowl, reptiles,...The Cataraqui Trail – Lennox & Addington County Section
The Cataraqui Trail – Lennox & Addington County Section, is a year-round, shared-use recreation trail running approximately 103 km from Smith Falls in the east to Strathcona in the west. About 45 km is in Frontenac County In spring, summer and fall it...