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Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area

A Conservation Area owned and operated by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority We have facilities for cross-country skiing, skating and snowshoeing.

Take advantage of many opportunities for nature appreciation, education and recreation at this 394 hectare site throughout the seasons. There are areas of marsh, field and forest habitat and excellent outdoor recreation facilities. Located just north of Highway 401 and Division Street in Kingston, Little Cataraqui Creek is very accessible to Kingston residents and visitors to the area. The daily e

ntry fee is:
- $5.50 for adults
- $3.00 for children 12 and under
- maximum fee of $15 per car

Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area is also headquarters for the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. Our Administration Office and Main Workshop are located there and the Outdoor Centre is the base of operations for our education programs. Nature and environmental programs are offered on weekends during the fall, winter and spring. Check out upcoming Events, or call the information line at (613) 546-4228 ext. 500 for updates. Seasonal Activities
Winter is the most popular time of year at Little Cataraqui Creek. Equipment is available for rent at the Outdoor Centre. Click here for rental prices. We even offer cross-country ski lessons. In the early spring we operate a demonstration sugar bush. Maple Madness is one of our most popular programs. It takes place during March/April each year. In the summer, we operate a summer day camp with a focus on nature and outdoor skills for children aged six to 10

Fall activities include a Fall Colours Weekend each Thanksgiving as well as other nature and outdoor recreation type of programs.

06/15/2026

Forest Therapy Walk Happening This Thursday!

Cataraqui Conservation Senior Educator, and registered Forest Therapy Guide, Stana Luxford-Oddie will lead participants in a compelling and restorative forest therapy experience to celebrate the upcoming Summer Solstice.

The walk will take place this Thursday, June 18, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, located on Perth Road (Division Street) just north of Highway 401 in Kingston. The cost is $22 per person and registration is required.
Spending time in nature not only strengthens human immune response and reduces stress, but also make us more creative, mindful, and content in our lives. The beauty of Forest Therapy is that it connects humans and nature, so that both benefit from a renewed relationship.

Learn more about forest therapy, or sign up here: https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/forest-therapy

06/10/2026

A Summer Celebration In the Heart of the Forest.

Cataraqui Conservation Senior Educator, and registered Forest Therapy Guide, Stana Luxford-Oddie will lead participants in a compelling and restorative forest therapy experience to celebrate the upcoming Summer Solstice.

The walk will take place on Thursday, June 18, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, located on Perth Road (Division Street) just north of Highway 401 in Kingston. The cost is $22 per person and registration is required.

Research shows that spending time in nature not only strengthens human immune response and reduces stress, but also makes us more creative, mindful, and content in our lives. The beauty of Forest Therapy is that it connects humans and nature, so that both benefit from the renewed relationship.

Learn more about forest therapy, or sign up here: https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/forest-therapy

06/03/2026

It’s The Time Of The Season … The Summer Season!

Cataraqui Conservation Senior Educator, and registered Forest Therapy Guide, Stana Luxford-Oddie will lead participants in a compelling and restorative forest therapy experience to celebrate the upcoming Summer Solstice.

The walk will take place on Thursday, June 18, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, located on Perth Road (Division Street) just north of Highway 401 in Kingston. The cost is $22 per person and registration is required.

Learn more about forest therapy, or sign up here: https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/forest-therapy

05/29/2026

Marsh Dipping Program Happening June 4

As part of Cataraqui Conservation’s special suite of Nature Programs for Seniors, we’re presenting a chance to get up close a personal with the denizens of the wetland during a special ‘Marsh Dipping’ experience.

It will take place Thursday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, just north of Highway 401 in Kingston.

All marsh dipping equipment and stools will be supplied however if you have your own binoculars please bring them along.

This program is part of our Seniors Community Grant (55+) however all are welcome to join. There is no cost to attend the program, but pre-registration is required.

Visit our Events page for more information, and also to check out other upcoming happenings. https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/events

05/27/2026

Special Solstice Commemoration

Cataraqui Conservation Senior Educator, and registered Forest Therapy Guide, Stana Luxford-Oddie will lead participants in a compelling and restorative forest therapy experience to celebrate the upcoming Summer Solstice.

The walk will take place on Thursday, June 18, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, located on Perth Road (Division Street) just north of Highway 401 in Kingston. The cost is $22 per person and registration is required.

Learn more about forest therapy, or sign up here: https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/forest-therapy

05/26/2026

If you’re a frequent visitor to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area consider purchasing a Cataraqui Conservation annual pass.

An annual pass provides you with entry to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area in Kingston for one year. The cost, including taxes, is $90. https://cataraquiconservation.ca/products/annual-pass
The annual pass also includes entrance to special events like Maple Madness, weekend programs and guided hikes at any of our conservation areas.

You can also purchase annual passes in person at the Outdoor Centre. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Forest photo by Marietta Weber

If you have any questions or concerns please contact 613-546-4228 ext. 222.

05/23/2026

Have Fun And Learn A Little Science At the Same Time

As part of Cataraqui Conservation’s special suite of Nature Programs for Seniors, we’re presenting a chance to get up close a personal with the denizens of the wetland during a special ‘Marsh Dipping’ experience.

It will take place Thursday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, just north of Highway 401 in Kingston.

All marsh dipping equipment and stools will be supplied however if you have your own binoculars please bring them along.

This program is part of our Seniors Community Grant (55+) however all are welcome to join. There is no cost to attend the program, but pre-registration is required.

Visit our Events page for more information, and also to check out other upcoming happenings. https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/events

05/21/2026

Dogs are always welcome at any of Cataraqui Conservation’s properties, including the Cataraqui Trail.

But we ask that your four-legged canine family member be on a leash and remain on the marked trails during their visit.

This is for the safety and consideration for other visitors and the wildlife that lives in the area near trails on the properties. Free-running dogs can be intimidating to other visitors and can also chase and disturb wildlife.

For more information, visit https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/regs

05/20/2026

The significance of the summer solstice has varied among cultures, but most recognize the event in some way with holidays, festivals, and rituals around that time with themes of fertility.

Interestingly, the summer solstice was seen as the middle of summer in Anglo-Saxon England and called 'midsummer.’ A fella named Shakespeare wrote a play about it!

To help mark this astronomically and culturally significant time, Cataraqui Conservation Senior Educator, and registered Forest Therapy Guide, Stana Luxford-Oddie will lead participants in a compelling and restorative forest therapy experience to celebrate.

The walk will take place on Thursday, June 18, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, located on Perth Road (Division Street) just north of Highway 401 in Kingston. The cost is $22 per person and registration is required.

Learn more about forest therapy, or sign up here: https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/forest-therapy

05/19/2026

If you’re a frequent visitor to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area to avail yourself of the various public conservation education programs, such as our Frog Night Hikes, Forest Therapy Walks, Maple Madness, or our winter recreation programs (cross-country skiing and snowshoeing) or just like to wander, walk or jog through the marsh, bush and forest, why not consider an annual pass?

An annual pass provides you with entry to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area in Kingston for one year. The cost, including taxes, is $90. https://cataraquiconservation.ca/products/annual-pass

You can also purchase annual passes in person at the Outdoor Centre. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Weekends in October to March 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact 613-546-4228 ext. 222.

Address

1641 Perth Road
Kingston, ON
K0H1S0

Telephone

613-546-4228

Website

http://www.crca.ca/

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