Location
8348 Longwoods Rd.,
Mount Brydges, Ont.
N0L 1W0
42°52’52.3″N 81°28’38.3″W
Parking is $5 by coin or credit card; LTVCA Annual Pass applies.
General inquiries and rentals [email protected]
Telephone: 519-264-2420
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.
Mailing Address
8449 Irish Drive, RR#1,
Mount Brydges, Ont.
N0L 1W0
Features
The Lower Thames Conservation Authority acquired this 63 hectare property in 1964.
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 community organizations. 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.
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 provincially significant wetland has formed along the Mill Stream and can be viewed from a boardwalk system.
Hours of Operation
Longwoods Road Conservation Area grounds and Ska-Nah-Doht Village
Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. to dusk.
May be closed due to weather or road conditions.
Resource Centre / Ska-Nah-Doht Museum*
May Long Weekend through Canadian Thanksgiving
Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
As always, admission to the Museum is free with your parking pass!
Group Camping
For group camping is available for organized groups. Please direct inquiries to [email protected].