Sulphur Spring Conservation Area is a beautiful 215-acre conservation property located about 5 km south of Hanover in Grey County, Ontario.
Location: Hanover, ON
Season: Open for all seasons
The park is centered around a natural cold-water sulphur spring that continuously feeds a network of ponds, wetlands, and streams. The spring maintains a nearly constant temperature of about 9°C year-round and produces enough water to fill dozens of bathtubs every minute.
Best Features
- Natural cold-water sulphur spring
- Trout ponds fed by spring water
- Over 4.5–5 km of hiking trails
- Boardwalks through wetland areas
- Hundreds of ducks and geese throughout the property
Why it's popular
Sulphur Spring is popular because it offers an easy and scenic nature experience suitable for families, casual hikers, birdwatchers, and photographers. Visitors especially enjoy seeing the trout ponds, waterfowl, boardwalks, and the unique sulphur spring itself.
Hiking, Birdwatching, Wildlife Photography, Nature Walking, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Picnicking, Educational Nature Exploration, Fall Colour Viewing
Pavilion, Playground, Washrooms, Picnic Facilities, Boardwalks, Wetland Viewing Areas, Forest Trails, Interpretive Features, Wildlife Observation Areas
Wetland Nature, Family Hiking, Wildlife Observation, Boardwalk Trail Experience, Birdwatching, Forest Exploration Experience, Four-Season Outdoor
