Longwoods Road Conservation Area / Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum

The Lower Thames Conservation Authority acquired this 63 hectare property in 1964.

No Hunting.  Hunting is a fineable offence under the Conservation Authorities Act.  This includes the illegal placement of tree stands, game cameras, blinds and other structures.  

Conservation Areas are NOT off-leash dog parks. ALL DOGS AND PETS MUST BE LEASHED. UNLEASHED PETS ARE A FINEABLE OFFENCE. CLEAN-UP AFTER YOUR PET! Section 10.-(2) and (3) Under the Conservation Authorities Act.

Hours of Operation

Longwoods Road Conservation Area grounds and Ska-Nah-Doht Village

Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. to sunset (entrance gate currently closes at 8 p.m.)
May be CLOSED due to weather or road conditions.

Resource Centre / Museum Building Public Hours (hours vary weekly)

Just a reminder to be aware of the daily school groups on their spring field trips to Longwoods Road Conservation Area during May and June!  Share the space!

Mon., May 16, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tues., May 17, 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wed., May 18, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fri., May 20, 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sat., May 21, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sun., May 22, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mon., May 23, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Longwoods Road Conservation Area open 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily.

Day Use Parking Fee

General public day use visitors please pay $5 parking fee at the Pay and Display machine located at the entrance to the conservation area – coin or credit card only.  Display ticket on vehicle dashboard.  Thank you for supporting this conservation area!  You may also purchase our 2022 annual parking pass here.

Note:  Alternative fees apply for group camping, pre-booked education program and other program/facility rentals.

Mailing Address

8449 Irish Drive, RR#1,
Mount Brydges, Ontario N0L 1W0

Physical Location

8348 Longwoods Road
Mount Brydges, Ontario  N0L 1W0

Directions

Longwoods Road Conservation Area is located in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, at 8348 Longwoods Road (Middlesex County Road 2), Mount Brydges.  It is 6.5 km west of the village of Delaware and 10 km east of the village of Melbourne.

Coordinates (soon)

Features

Ska-Nah-Doht Village is the key feature situated within the Longwoods Road Conservation Area.  Three heritage log cabins are also found onsite.  A Resource Centre / Museum houses artifact and conservation displays, the Turtle Trail Gift Shop,  and theatres for video presentations.  Additional facilities can be rented including a large picnic shelter and a group camping area for Scouts and Guides.  Ten kilometres of nature trails (some wheelchair accessible) meander through the forested areas and ravine systems, with boardwalks, staircases and bridges showcasing beautiful views along the way.  Educational programming and special public events are popular year round attractions.

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Download Aerial Shot of Longwoods and Ska-Nah-Doht!  

From “Traverse the Thames” – an awareness & appreciation campaign for the Thames River by local filmmaker Mark Drewe and his company Mosaic Mind Pictures.  Mark & three other Londoners planned an eight-day 287 km canoe & kayak trip down the Thames during an awareness campaign & five-episode Rogers TV series.

General Inquiries info@ltvca.ca

Natural Features

Longwoods Road Conservation Area is located within the Carolinian Life Zone on the Caradoc Sand Plain.  The Mill Stream cuts deep ravine systems throughout the conservation area’s forests, and eventually drains offsite into the Thames River.  Wildlife abounds with many bird and animal species.  A provincically significant wetland has formed along the Mill Stream and can be viewed from a boardwalk system.

Map (soon)