Crawford Lake Conservation Area is a truly exceptional park with a truly exceptional lake. In the deepest part of the lake 75 ft below the surface, sediment is deposited in annual layers and remains totally undisturbed. Scientists researching this sediment in the early 1970s discovered corn pollen dating from the 13th to 15th century. This led to the discovery of the archaeological footprints of a Wendat or Attawandaron village. Three longhouses from this village have been reconstructed on their original footprint to help educate the public about the area’s Indigenous history through programs, exhibits, gardens, and workshops developed with Indigenous partners of the park. Along with the teaching village Crawford Lake features trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as well as a trail filled with larger-than-life wood carvings of species at risk and a boardwalk that winds around the lake.
Reservations are not required but are recommended. If you book online, you can reserve your spot and save money on gate fees. Click below to reserve now.
Crawford Lake is also an important site for global scientific research. Learn more about these studies and how our rare meromictic lake may help scientists define a new proposed epoch: the Anthropocene.
Experiencias en el lago Crawford
Actividades en el lago Crawford
Información sobre el parque
Park Hours
9:00am-9:00pm
Lunes-Domingo
Longhouse Village and Visitor Centre hours
Labour Day weekend – Junio 30, open weekends only (10am-4pm)
Julio 1-Labour Day Weekend, open daily (10am-4pm)
3115 Conservation Road
Milton, ON
Do I need to make a reservation to visit?
No, reservations are not required to visit Conservation Halton Parks, however they are recommended. By booking in advance, you can guarantee your spot and save on gate fees. Reservations can be made at parkvisit.ca.
¿Está permitido nadar en el lago Crawford?
No, no está permitido nadar en el lago Crawford, ya que el lago es una zona ecológicamente sensible. Por este motivo, le pedimos que lleve a sus mascotas con correa mientras esté en el parque, para evitar que entren en el lago y perturben el equilibrio ecológico. Kelso es el único parque en el que está permitido nadar. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre la natación en los parques de Conservation Halton.
¿Está permitido navegar en el lago Crawford?
No, no se permite la navegación en el lago Crawford, ya que el lago es una zona ecológicamente sensible. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre la navegación en los parques de conservación de Halton.
¿Está permitido pescar en el lago Crawford?
No, la pesca no está permitida en el lago Crawford, ya que el lago es una zona ecológicamente sensible. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre la pesca en los parques de conservación de Halton.
When are the Longhouses open to the public?
The longhouses are open 10am-4pm on weekends and holidays (except Diciembre 25th) all year long. They are open 10am-4pm on weekdays Julio 1st until Labour Day. Please be aware that longhouses may be reserved for pre-booked groups.
Número de teléfono: (905)854-0234
Correo electrónico: visitorservices@hrca.on.ca
