Heathcote - Kritsch Reserve

History

This reserve is 15 acres - 9 acres were purchased jointly with the Town of the Blue Mountains in 2008 and the final 6 acres were donated by Mr. Thomas Kritsch in 2015. It has significant frontage on the Beaver River in the Blue Mountains.

Significant Features

This reserve is just outside the boundaries of the Niagara Escarpment Plan. It is located south of Heathcote, just outside a residential area. This reserve is on the Beaver River which starts just north of Singhampton and flows through Eugenia Lake where it enters the Niagara Escarpment Region. It ends off at Mill Pond in Thornbury where it leads to Georgian Bay.

Location

Starting in Flesherton, head northeast on Collingwood Street (Grey Road 1). Head northwest on Grey Road 13. Follow this road through Eugenia and Kimberley and stay on Concession Road 13 until you reach the parking lot beside the Beaver River, which is a few hundred meters south of the Town of Heathcote.

There are several short walking trails along the River. Bring your canoe and paddle the River. Bring your bike and enjoy the Beaver Valley. Note there is a toilet on-site.

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