The Cooper Marsh Conservation Area and Visitor’s Centre are located 18 kilometers east of Cornwall on County Road 2 near South Lancaster.
This cherished wetland is part of the larger Charlottenburgh Marsh – one of the most significant wetlands in all of Ontario. The Marsh Conservators, a registered Charity, together with Raisin Region Conservation Authority actively maintain, protect, enhance and restore this natural area.
Follow the wetland boardwalks to explore the marsh and isolated ponds. Climb the viewing platforms and visit the viewing blinds to enjoy more than 130 species of birds that call Cooper Marsh their home.
Link to trail map:
https://www.rrca.on.ca/-uploads/files/cooper-marsh-map-letter-printing-bilingual.pdf
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Region(s): Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United CountiesNearby towns and cities: Cornwall | Lancaster | Williamstown
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Marsh | Viewing Platform
Cooper Marsh Conservation Area characteristics
Length: 5 trails totalling 11.5 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Wetland birds that breed at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area include the Osprey, American Bittern, Virginai Rail, Sora, Green Heron, Wood Duck, Pied Billed Grebe, Black-Crowned Night Heron and the rare Least Bittern. The Marsh contains a wide variety of frogs, toads, turtles and fish. In the spring and fall migrations, many bird species visit the Marsh.
Amenities: Washrooms, picnic tables
Attractions: Boardwalk, viewing platforms, marsh
Contact:
Raisin Region Conservation Authority Tel. 613-938-3611
Find it: 20020 S.D.G. County Road 2, South Glengarry, Ontario.
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.1166700
Longitude: -74.5180150