Bailey Alvar This reserve is considered an important bird area and falls within the Manitoulin Island North Shore Natural Area. History This property was sold to EBC in 2004 by a former principal in Manitoulin. Significant Features This property falls within the Manitoulin Island North Shore Natural Area. It is considered an important part of Evansville alvar, a globally rare...
Misery Bay Misery Bay is made up of four separate properties that were purchased by EBC over a few years. These properties add to the existing Misery Bay Provincial Nature Reserve and have beautiful hiking trails! History Starting in 2009 we purchased two adjacent properties, we then added another to that list in 2011 and the last was purchased in...
McLaughlin Alvar The McLaughlin Alvar reserve is considered an important bird area. It is located between two lakes, Saigeohn Lake and Mud Lake. History This 23-acre reserve was donated to EBC in 2007. Significant Features This reserve is recognized as an important bird area. It is located near two wetlands, Saigeohn Lake and Mud Lake, both of which are important...
Ice Lake Ice Lake is a beautiful reserve that encompasses the full range of the Escarpment. There is a trail that will lead you from the bottom at Ice Lake up the Escarpment where you can enjoy the view! History EBC purchased this reserve in 2008 from the Dryland Family in order to protect land up and over the Escarpment....
Dewar Shores EBC has been expanding this reserve since its original acquisition in 2005. It is at 281-acres and will hopefully expand to 381-acres in the near future! History This property was acquired by EBC in three different segments. The first lot was purchased in 2005 followed by another in 2007 and the last in 2013. It is now 281...
Roberston - Carter Bay History This 0.5-acre reserve was acquired in 2010. This reserve is small, however, it is a significant piece of nature we purchased in 2010. Significant Features The reserve's close proximity to the Huron shore makes it an important piece of nature to protect. Many species at risk have been sighted on and near this reserve. These include...
Michigiwadinong - Cup and Saucer The Cup and Saucer preserve was one of our first! It is a 345-acre property renowned for a spectacular hiking trail featuring sheer drops, stunning vistas, and the famed adventure loop. The trail is now open! Please consider supporting EBC’s efforts to improve the site by making a donation! History Cup and Saucer is a beautiful...
Bidwell Bog Bidwell Bog is a unique reserve that has a rare savannah landscape and a bog. This property has a beautiful hiking trail close to our Cup and Saucer reserve. History This property was purchased in two parts. The first, in 2006 followed by one in 2007. Significant Features The Bidwell Bog has many rare plant species including Swamp...
Carrol Reserve History This reserve was purchased by EBC in 2004. It is a 25-acre property on the left hand side of the map provided. Significant Features This property is along the side of the Escarpment and is quite steep. The property changes from a wet, spruce and balsam fir dominant plant community at the bottom, to a dry escarpment...
Anderberg History This reserve was acquired by EBC in 2008. It is a 25-acre property on the right hand side of the map provided, just beside the Carroll Reserve. Significant Features This property is along the side of the Escarpment and is quite steep. The property changes from a wet, spruce and balsam fir dominant plant community at the bottom,...
Ganz-Jones History This reserve was acquired by EBC in 2012. It is a 100 acres and is located within close proximity to the Carroll and Anderberg Reserves. Significant Features This property is along the side of the Escarpment and is quite steep. The property changes from a wet, spruce and balsam fir dominant plant community at the bottom, to a...
Bailey - Honora History This reserve was acquired by EBC in 2007. It is a small 5.45-acre property, it is adjacent to the Ganz-Jones reserve and near by Carroll and Anderberg Reserves. Significant Features This property is along the side of the Escarpment and is quite steep. The property changes from a wet, spruce and balsam fir dominant plant community...
Bingaman History This reserve is a 27-acre property and was acquired by EBC in 2014. Significant Features This property is along the Escarpment with a spectacular view. There is a Green Bush Savannah with grasslands and Burr Oaks. Location The property can be reached from Hwy 540 west of Little Current. Watch for the “Honora Trails” sign on the south...
Freer Point History This reserve was acquired in 2005, it is 220 acres and has a cottage that may be rented. Significant Features This reserve is home to several rare species that are unique to alvars in this part of the world. Two very rare orchids, the Tall Northern Green Orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) and the Alaska Orchid (Piperia unalascensis) have...
Red Deer Village History The Red Deer Village Trail Association purchased this property in 1997 with help from Mike Harris and the Ontario Government. In 2008, Red Deer Village donated this property to EBC to maintain access to the park and Heaven’s Gate Trail. Significant Features This property winds past outcroppings of Silica-Quartz and past wetlands. It has trails that...
Andrews Whites Point Andrews White's Point Reserve is a 6.5-acre property protecting 1,200 feet of Lake Huron shoreline. It was donated to EBC in 2007 by Dr. Ronald Andrews. As a wetland, this reserve has varying amounts of marsh and is home to a variety of species at risk both provincially and nationally. History This property was donated to EBC...
Ten Mile History EBC purchased this narrow strip of land in 2007 to allow visitors an opportunity to not only get out of their car at the lookout, but to see the Escarpment up close! Here you can participate in the view by seeing it from all vantage points. Significant Features The view from above the Escarpment is spectacular across...
Eagle's Nest History EBC purchased this 100-acre property in 2006 to protect this portion of the Escarpment and create trail access. Significant Features This property has a low soil level and is semi-alvar habitat through which birch, poplar, cedar, and scattered White Pines grow. This property contains many Escarpment features such as the Dolostone and strata. Location The property can...
Fossil Hill History EBC acquired this property in 2007 to allow visitors the opportunity to leave their car and get acquainted with Manitoulin’s famous Escarpment which stretches from Rochester to Milwaukee. Significant Features This property contains extensive, but low-rise cliffs surrounded by forest of Eastern White Cedar. Above the Escarpment there is a mixed deciduous-coniferous forest on very thin soil....
History The property is 88.11 acres, and the conservation agreement between EBC and Mrs. Joan Budd was signed in December 2008. Features The official plan indicates that the land between Hwy 6 and Lakeshore Road is designated Rural while the land east of Lakeshore Road and the water are designated asShoreline Development. The property protects shoreline, alvar and Niagara Escarpment. Location From South...
History The Jeffrey property was generously donated to us in 2018. It consists of 60 acres of mixed deciduous and evergreen forest. Significant Features Jeffrey provides an important wildlife corridor and habitat to a variety of species, as it connects to the municipally owned nature reserve to the North. Visitors can find a variety of birds, fungi and native plants...
History Kitchitwaa Shkwaandem, roughly translated from its proper Anishinaabe name as Heaven's Gate, was acquired in 2021 through the incredible generosity of community donations. This project was made also possible by the Government of Canada through the Natural Heritage Conservation Program, part of Canada's Nature Fund, as well as funding from the Ontario Land Trust Alliance. The acquisition of Kitchitwaa Shkwaandem...
History Willisville Mountain was acquired in 2019 and abuts beautiful Heaven's Gate, extending protection of this region for flora, fauna and hikers alike. Over 235 acres of land is included in Willisville Mountain Nature Reserve. To learn more about the journey to save Willisville Mountain, click here Significant Features This important area protects more of the 3.5 billion-year-old silica and quartz La...
Carroll History The Carroll property is 25 acres, and donated to EBC in 2004. Features The Property is along the side of the Escarpment and is very steep. The property gradually changes from a wetter site at the bottom with more spruce and balsam fir to a drier gradient at the top just below the ridge of the escarpment with...
Timber Bay History The 281-acre property was purchased as three separate parcels. The first being in 2005, then 2007 and finally, in 2013. Features The species at risk with habitat on the property include the Henslow’s Sparrow, the Monarch Butterfly, the Round-leaved Groundsel and the Pitcher’s Thistle. The property is also designated as a Deer Yard, made of coniferous tree...
Smart Manitowaning History This property is 1.72 acres. Significant Features The property has an irregular shoreline on the Manitowaning Bay. It is predominantly covered in trees and has soft sediment beach. On the west, the property is bordered by the Waterview Lane road and on the East by the Manitowaning Bay of Lake Huron. The presence of surrounding extensive grassland areas,...
Manitou River - Michael's Bay East History This property is 300 acres and predominantly tree covered. It is known as Matigowiikwetong (place of the forest/lumbering bay) by its Anishinabemowin name, and the EBC is seeking further input from local First Nations before adopting that name. Significant Features The majority of the site is heavily treed and the topography ranges from level to...
Silverwater History This property is 300 acres. Significant Features The property has some typical shallow soil areas with exposed limestone bedrock and coniferous trees (spruce, pine & cedar) to deep soils supporting hardwood species (oak & maple). It has been used mainly as a hunting property and has a number of trails throughout. Location Located in the Township of Robinson. Access...
Lewis Twin Peaks History This property is 22 acres. Significant Features The central section has high white quartzite rock outcroppings providing views to the west over Bass Lake and to the east over the village and Georgian Bay of Lake Huron to the Killarney area and south over some small fields and the Sheguiandah First Nation Reserve. The site is...
Lake Wolsey History This property is 360 acres and there are no services available to it other than trail access. Significant Features The lake frontage has a point of land extending into Lake Wolsey with topography suitable for the location of recreational/residential improvements and 2 areas with attractive sand beaches. One area is adjacent to the south end of Stones...