The Wainfleet Wetlands Conversation Area is a truly unique ecosystem. Situated on a former clay and limestone quarry, the area offers the opportunity to see fossils leftover from the water that covered the area 300 million years ago. Today the area is full of fascinating wildlife, has several large ponds and meadows and is very popular with bird watchers.
While there are no trails or facilities within the area, it’s still a great spot to relax, enjoy the sun and observe the local flora and fauna. The abundance of fossils from the Paleozoic Sea make a great reason for a family outing to the Wainfleet Wetland – just remember not to remove any.
Region: South Coast
Add to your tripWainfleet Wetlands Conservation Area, 10638 Quarry Road, Wainfleet, ON L0F1V0, Canada
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Ranked #10 of 16 things to do in Wainfleet
Robby G C
Toronto, Canada
This is a beautiful place. Many people come here as a beach. Kids and adults jump in the lake. To enjoy we need to walk or hike. There are waters. There are trees. There are fossils as well...
sharono173
Alliston, Canada
Beautiful early November afternoon. Easy hike around the lake, about 3 miles. Sat on the rocks and enjoyed the quiet. Bushes of rosehips. Interesting fossils. Will definitely be back to enjoy seasons...
uncleduhn
Wainfleet, Canada
At one time this was a great place for a hike, swim and a bit of fishing. Now too many people are aware of it and as always, people (some) are pigs. Lots of broken glass (beer & wine bottles...
