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Observe flora & Fauna at Terracotta Conserv. Area
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  • Updated By Faiza-Ifrah on January 19, 2007
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  • Lake with Lotus leaves and water Lilies? - Mississauga
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    We continued driving north on Winston Churchill for 2 kms after Terra Cotta to reach the Conservation Area on our right hand side.

    Since the entrance offices are usually unmanned, the parking fee of $5.00 has to be paid manually by inserting exact amount in one of the envelopes piled up under a shade. The receipt has to demonstrated across the dashboard, because the watchman do check the vehicles parked inside the area for payment of fee.

    When we visited the conservation area in mid-September 2006, it was raining, visibility was low and humidity was high. There were many trails to take and there is a link to the well-known Bruce Trail, as well as trails suitable for cross-country skiing. Its trails also connect with those of Silver Creek Conservation Area and Scotsdale Farm, just to the south. We decided to take the one going around the lake. The hike turned out to be quite exciting.

    Terra Cotta Conservation Area consists of 408 acres of rugged terrain on the Niagara Escarpment. It provides habitat for a wide variety of wetland plants and animals.

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    Heart Lake Conservation Area - urban yet wild
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  • By Faiza-Ifrah on November 26, 2006
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  • Two friends at the lake - Mississauga
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    This conservation area is named after the lake, which is the focal point. The lake is a naturally occuring kettle lake that is a legacy of the last galacial age in Southern Ontario.

    The dense forest surrounding the lake makes it very wild even though the area is located few minutes away from the city of Brampton. The dense forest was our focal point though we had a whole day devoted with our relatives to boating, fishing, playing and bbqing.

    There are over 8 kilometers of scenic natural trails within the conservation area. We found them to be less used and quite wild. Light values were low and we could not take many pictures.

    We rented a boat for fishing. We thought that we were lucky in having the boat because of the big demand for them, but in the end we found out that fish were more lucky. We did not catch much. The lake is stocked with fish reared in the hatcheries of Glen Haffy Conservation Area. In order to reach the lake, we had to climb down about 40 steps of a wooden stair.

    We occupied one picnic spot (there are 14 of such sites) and prepared the bbq, while the younger lot played football and soccer.

    In order to get to the area, take Highway 410 north from Highway 401, which becomes Heart Lake Road. You will find the Conservation Area on your right hand side at 10818 Heart Lake Road.

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    Fun drive to Belfountain Conservation Area
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  • Updated By Faiza-Ifrah on July 30, 2007
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  • Suspension bridge - Mississauga
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    We have visited this conservation park a number of times since discovering it first in April 2006. This is a small 13-hectare area located in a gorge on the north-east side of the historic village of Belfountain. Niagara Escarpment talus slopes provides habitat for ferns such as rock polypody, maiden-hair spleenwort and daisy-leaved grape fern.

    To get to Belfountain Conservation Area, we always take Mississauga Road from the 401 and go north to the village of Belfountain. The Conservation Area is .5 km north and east of the main intersection of town.

    The conservation area has several unusual attractions: a miniature Niagara Falls, a man-made cave with concrete stalagmites and stalagtites, and a suspension bridge over the Credit River. There is also a fountain of inverted bells, covered with a thick coat of mosses.

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    Northward bound along Credit River
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  • Updated By Faiza-Ifrah on January 19, 2007
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  • We hiked pass this stable - Mississauga
    We hiked pass this stable
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    We took the Creditview Road from Steeles Avenue West in Brampton and drove in northerly direction. The road twists and turns through beautiful riverside homes and tall trees of Brampton. One has to be careful, because there are many blind turns. Children seem to play in sprawling lawns in summer months and bicyclists abound.

    However, unfortunately, we had to take a detour when Creditview Road reached Bovaird Avenue. We had to turn right to Chincagousy Road and then turn back to Creditview Road after Bovaird.

    Once we left Brampton, the views along the road became very beautiful. For one, the road itself started going up and down the hilly area. The bicyclists here were seen toiling but enjoying every bit of it. Ultimately, we reached Caledon Hills where there were horse stables on both sides of the road. This area was a haven for hikers and bicyclists.

    The road climbed a sharp rise with a sharp turn, continued for 5 more kms and then dropped sharply along a bend (a double trouble) to meet with LaGrange Road. We turned east on LaGrange and ended up on Hurontario Road (i.e. Highway 10). We headed south from here back to Brampton and then Mississauga.

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    Credit River Conservation Area
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  • Park - Mississauga
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    This picture shows the part of the park where there is a huge field(which is ideal if you have a dog).
    It is next to the Credit River and has a restroom area- but it is only open in summer and even then, there are a lot of mosquitos in there..

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    Credit River Conservation Area
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  • Updated By mr.jacob on April 13, 2003
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  • Rails - Mississauga
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    My Dog again!
    This picture was taken next to the rails(on the right side). Not a lot of trains go on them anymore because well, i guess times have changed. But nevertheless, the park is great, espically for birdwatchers- you can be able to spot many rare birds around the Credit River such as Blue Herons, Black-Tailled Hawks and maybe an occaasional Golden Eagle-I have only seen a pair in my either life and they were in this park.

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    Brown / Rainbow Trout
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  • By mr.jacob on April 13, 2003
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  • TROUT - Mississauga
    TROUT
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    These rainbow/brown trout are heading up the Credit River in order to spawn. The Conservation Area provides an excellent shelter for the fish even though fishing is allowed. These fish will soon be floating downstearm becuase they will die as soon as they heate their eggs.
    I have seen some of these trout to be over 3 feet in length

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    Credit River Conservation Area
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  • Park - Mississauga
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    Walking my dog deep in the Conservation Area. This is the eastern part of the Conservation Area and has a lot of meadows and coniferous forest. This is probably the best place to see a deer in the park because it is hidden from any roads and highways and is an ideal spot for the deer to hide- many of the conifers in this area have been around for 40 years, and are wind-swept, which adds a hint of nature to this wonderful park.

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    Credit River Conservation Area
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  • Updated By mr.jacob on April 12, 2003
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  • Tree - Mississauga
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    Watch out for that branch!
    Next to the field (which is great for dogs)there are many trees in this park, there is one ancient oak that is found deep in the west side of the park and is said to be over 200 years old. It's starting to rot away though..nature at it's best

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    Squirrel, Conservation Area (CLOSER LOOK)
  • Updated By mr.jacob on October 14, 2004
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  • Mississauga Off the Beaten Path
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