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Crawford Lake Conservation Area

  • 4.73.7k reviews
  • $
  • Open now · till 7 pm

Crawford Lake Conservation Area offers a tranquil, historic setting centered on a rare meromictic lake and a reconstructed Indigenous (Huron-Wendat) village. Visitors come for boardwalk walks, guided programs, picnics and seasonal nature events — expect interpretive displays, easy trails, and family-friendly outdoor learning. It’s ideal for peaceful nature walks, photography, and hands-on cultural history experiences.

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Crawford Lake Conservation Area in short

When is Crawford Lake Conservation Area open?

Every day, 8:30 AM–7 PM.

When is the best time to visit Crawford Lake Conservation Area?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Crawford Lake Conservation Area indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

How much does Crawford Lake Conservation Area cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Crawford Lake Conservation Area?

3115 Conservation Rd,Milton, ON L9T 2X3,Canada.

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  • Golden hour
  • Open till 7 pm
  • Outdoors

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Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
8:30 AM–7 PM
tuesday
8:30 AM–7 PM
wednesday
8:30 AM–7 PM
thursday
8:30 AM–7 PM
friday
8:30 AM–7 PM
saturday
8:30 AM–7 PM
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8:30 AM–7 PM

Where and how

3115 Conservation Rd, Milton, ON L9T 2X3, Canada(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+19058540234Websiteconservationhalton.ca

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Price $
  • Book ahead
  • Usually no wait
  • Good with kids
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 3.7k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Picnics

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Couples

On offer

  • Cycling lanes
  • Picnic tables
  • Public washroom

What people say

Well, this is truly an amazing place. I recommend a visit here and a visit to the wildlife care centre while in the area. The walk down to Lake Crawford is similar to a hike down to the Don River in Toronto from south Leaside. It isn’t something I would recommend for elderly or wheelchair individuals. The re-creat…
David J. Smith
Wonderful fall hike. Perfect weather and great views - we walked to Rattlesnake Point. We also visited the native village. The Crawford Lake boardwalk is currently closed for restoration but we'll have a look at that on our next visit!
Norman Stephan

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