Conservation Areas
South Nation Conservation operates five day-use parks in the watershed. They are open from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving. For your safety, parks are closed during the winter and spring ice break-up.
 Jessup's Falls
Plantagenet, Ontario: Along the South Nation River on the South Side of Highway 17
Home of the Annual Walleye Festival, this 5.26 hectare park is situated along the South Nation River, on the south side of Highway 17, just west of Plantagenet Village. In between the big White Pines and the majestic Oaks, we find a picnic shelter, some picnic tables, barbecues and privies. The area also features a parking area, a boat launch and floating docks
 High Falls Conservation Area
Casselman, Ontario: Bordering the Village on the SN River
This Conservation Area consists of two parcels of land totaling 2.25 hectares located on either side of the river. This area offers interesting views, particularly of the old Coupal Dam, which still stands. It is situated on the western edge of the Village of Casselman and is easily accessible from County Road 3. This day use park offers a picnic site for your enjoyment. Along the river's edge picnic tables and benches are situated amongst maples, ash and willows.
Other facilities includes barbecues, a water fountain, privies, a picnic shelter, and a group fire pit. The area on the north side of the river is equipped with a boat ramp and wooden dock to assist with boat launching into the South Nation River. Boaters can travel upstream only as the Casselman weir prevents downstream movement.
 St-Albert Conservation Area
St-Albert, Ontario: County Road 7
This 0.1 hectare park is located on the eastern bank of the South Nation River in the Village of St. Albert. St. Albert Conservation Area is primarily used as an access point to the South Nation River. The Conservation Area is equipped with a boat ramp and wooden dock to assist with boat launching into the South Nation River. The park is situated on the north-east side of the South Nation River and is accessed from County Road #7.
Cass Bridge Conservation Area
Winchester, Ontario: Along Highway 31
This park is a 1.05 hectare property situated along the northern bank of the South Nation River. It is located south of the Village of Winchester off Highway 31. Along the South Nation River, Cass Bridge is a pleasant stop over. It consists of an open area where children and adults can play games alike, a small mature stand of deciduous and coniferous trees which nestles picnic tables, benches and privies and an observation area for those who which to enjoy peace and tranquility of the South Nation River. This site consists of a boat launch area with a floating dock and a play structure for children's enjoyment.
 W.E. Burton Conservation Area
Russell, Ontario: Church Street
W.E. Burton Conservation Area was named after a prominent past Chairman on the Board of Directors at the South Nation Conservation, Mr. Ernie Burton from Russell, Ontario. The park now has approximately 3 km of nature trails which winds along the Castor River passing through pine plantations, a hardwood bush and also abuts to the Russell Dam and Reservoir.
Facilities include a picnic shelter with numerous tables and benches throughout the park. It also includes a scenic viewing area overlooking the Russell Dam, situated on the Castor River. The park is located in the Village of Russell on the north side of Church Street, approximately 1000 feet east of the water tower.
OAK VALLEY PIONEER PARK
The Park is located on Baldwin Road in Mountain Township, west of Winchester Springs via County Road 5, to Kirkwood and Baldwin Roads. It is west of the forks of the North and South Branches of the South Nation River. (45.00 N 75.22W.)
The four hectare park sits on the north branch channel, which divides the former Bigford farm. The site is owned by South Nation Conservation (SNC). The east part of the site was planted with pine trees by SNC, and under planted with Walnuts as well as other hardwood, by Irene Woolford Broad and other volunteers.
The west half of the site is planted largely with Oak trees and contains one of Ontario's three Butternut archives, (testing for resistence to Butternut canker), Nut Pine, Ginko, Hickory and other related species. There are over 25 species of trees and shrubs planted on the site.
The Truscott Tree Nursery raises hardwood seedlings for sale to the general public and for planting on public properties. The nursery is surrounded by a wall of Hazels.
The Pioneer Homesteads Project recognizes settler families with plaques that are mounted on glacial boulders and on plinths in front of trees.
The site is operated and managed by volunteers according to a business plan. The plan identifies five main objectives:
- A tree arboretum
- Pioneer Memorial Projects
- The tree nursery
- Tree research projects
- Passive recreation such as picnics, walking, fishing etc.
New volunteers are always welcome.
The site is open from dawn to dusk from May 1st to October 15.
The Park is supported by SNC, the Township of North Dundas, Human Resources and Development Canada, Forest Gene Conservation Association, Oak Foundation, Lions Club, Canadian Legion, National Defense, Fish and Game Clubs and S D & G Land Stewardship Council.
Two brochures are available; A Community Park & Memorial and Historical Perspective
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