McGeachy Pond Conservation Area

Location

17978 Erieau Road
Erieau, Ont.
N0P 1A0
Lat/Long 42.263, -81.940 UTM 422445, 4697380

Located on the north shore of Lake Erie in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, at 17978 Erieau Road, Erieau (between Erie Beach and Erieau). From Blenheim take Talbot Trail (Hwy. 3) south. Then take Erieau Road (Kent Rd. 12) south. McGeachy Pond Conservation Area is located on the right hand side of the road before entering Erieau.

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Features

McGeachy Pond Conservation Area is a 15 hectare property acquired by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority in 1974. It is a memorial to the late William A. McGeachy.

There is an observation platform in the conservation area providing excellent viewing of the lake, pond, and wildfowl. Two fishing docks, a walking trail and a picnic table are also located here. The conservation area is open for day use from 8 a.m. to sunset year-round, free of charge.

Located on the north shore of Lake Erie, McGeachy Pond is a Provincially Significant Wetland, and an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest. Enjoy viewing Monarch Butterfly fall migration along this lakeshore habitat.

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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.

Location

Features

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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.

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