Crawford Lake boasts a 15th century reconstructed Iroquoian Village on its original site, and is a treasured heritage site. The clear waters of Crawford Lake have attracted people and animals alike for hundreds of years. On top of the Niagara Escarpment, surrounded by boardwalk and nestled in beautiful forests, this is sure a place out of this world.
When you visit Crawford Lake, you are able to enjoy:
468 hectare park established in 1969
World Biosphere Reserve as part of Niagara Escarpment
The rare meromictic lake with surrounding boardwalk
One of the most accurately dated pre-contact archeological sites in Canada
Reconstructed Iroquoian Village complete with longhouses, tools, animal hides and experiences depicting life and times of the First Peoples that lived there
Nassagaweya Canyon Interpretive Lookout
19km of hiking and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails (trail maps provided)
Elevated boardwalk with interpretation stations surrounding Crawford Lake
School and adult group educational programs and exhibits
Birthday party facilities
Special Events held at the park throughout the year
Crawford Lake is open weekends and holidays (closed Christmas Day) all year long. It is open daily May to October.
The hours of operations are 10am to 4pm.
With the exception of July & August, weekday serv ices and facilities are limited. Please contact the park prior to your visit for details: 905-854-0234.
Contact Information
Telephone: 905-854-0234
Customer Service: Extension 221
Email: crawlake@hrca.on.ca
Rates
2009 Daily park entrance fees
Adult (15-64)
$6.50
Senior (65 & over)
$5.50
Child (5-14)
$4.50
Child (4 & under)
Free
Mountain Biking
$7.00
2009 Annual Pass Rates
Valid at all Conservation Halton Parks for one year from date of purchase.
Annual Family
$115.00
Annual Senior Family
$97.75
Annual Senior Individual
$76.50
Annual Individual
$90.00
Location
3315 Steeles Avenue
Milton, ON
L9T 1X3
Directions
Crawford Lake Conservation Area is located at Steeles Avenue and Guelph Line, 5 km. south of Highway 401 and 15 km. north of the Q.E.W.
Click here for a map on how to get to the Crawford Lake.
Website
For further information, visit the Crawford Lake website:
