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 Elzevir Peatlands Conservation Reserve - Addington Highlands, Ontario
N 44° 44.016 W 077° 13.916
18T E 323275 N 4955780
One of the largest mostly continuous peatlands in southern Ontario, this area has a collection of low ridges that poke through a flat wetland system along the Canadian Shield.
Waymark Code: WMXY3F
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/15/2018
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One of the largest mostly continuous peatlands in southern Ontario, this area has a collection of low ridges that poke through a flat wetland system along the famous Canadian Shield. There are bog-rimmed ponds and lakeshores, open grassy bog mats, kettle bogs and shrubby heathlands.
Surrounding these habitats are upland forests of red oak, red maple, white pine, white birch and trembling aspen. Rare plants such as orchids, bladderworts and ‘Atlantic Coastal Plain’ species thrive here. The area is home to a variety of fish and wildlife, including elk, black bear, deer and moose.
There are approximately 25 unserviced boat-in campsites on Deerrock Lake. It is an offence to camp anywhere within the Deerrock Lake area of Elzevir Peatlands Conservation Reserve, other than at an identified campsite. Campsites are not maintained and users accept all risk and responsibility associated with their activities.
Elzevir Peatlands Conservation Reserve is designated by the Province of Ontario as a protected area approved through Ontario's Living Legacy. It is managed by Quinte Conservation.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 22.46 sq. km.
Is there a trail system?: No
What points of interest are there?:
Deerrock Lake, Peatlands
What activities are available?:
boating, camping, fishing
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Water, if you can't swim!
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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