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Baxter Conservation Area

Welcome to Baxter — 68 hectares of outdoor fun! Follow over five kilometres of trails through wetlands, conifer plantations, mixed forest, alder thickets, nut groves and a solar energy display. The trails are perfect for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Enjoy a peaceful view of the scenic Rideau River from the trail or splash and play at the sandy beach.

Download Baxter Trail Map — Click here

Get active with our new winter weekend program at Baxter!

Snowshoe clincis and PA Day Camps! Learn more here!

Hightlights at Baxter Conservation Area

open daily, year round
picnic tables and barbecues
covered picnic shelter
sandy beach on the Rideau
river, change huts and privies
self-guided nature trail and covered picnic shelter
marsh boardwalk
self-guided nature trail (view the Fiddlehead Trail Guide or the Fiddlehead Trail map)

gate fee or annual pass
weekend programs
school programs
public workshops
day camps
McManus Conservation Centre
F.R. Park Nut Grove featuring over 30 nut and bean trees, some rarely seen in Eastern Ontario
natural flood plain forest of silver maple, cedars and many more native plants

Programs at Baxter

	Environmental Education at Baxter	Thank you to all our campers, volunteers and staff for another amazing summer of day camp, conservation camp and canoe camp! We look forward to seeing you all next year!	Download Baxter Education Flyer
		School Programs — Where fun, adventure and learning come naturally Baxter Naturalist, Andrea Wood offers a variety of outdoor education programs. JK to senior classes are welcome. Start off at the McManus Education Centre for instructions and then move outdoors for hands on experience in Mother Nature's Wonderland. Each season offers its own special programs. New boardwalks help you over the wet spots. Cost: $5/student per half day program with Baxter interpreter. Minimum charge $100. $9/student per full day program with Baxter interpreter. Minimum charge $175. Call Andrea Wood at 613-489-3592 to reserve your visit! Eastern Ontario Children's Water Festival - FREE one day event! Click here to learn more about this free outdoor education experience!

	Summer Day Camp 2011	• Download the 2011 brochure • Download the 2011registration form Kids bored? Spending too much time inside? Need some outdoor excitement? Get up and go to the Baxter Conservation Area's Day Camp. Lots of fun for kids 6 to 12 years old — games, hikes, crafts, swimming, overnights and more. Andrea Wood, Baxter Naturalist, hosts this special fun camp.

	Canoe Camp	For 11 to 13-year olds looking for a challenge, try the Canoe Camp! Over five days, campers will learn and improve tandem canoe strokes, safety skills, and overnight camping practices. Call for details 613-489-3592.

	Conservation Camp	Looking for an “Eco-friendly” day camp? Baxter is pleased to offer its Conservation Camp. This camp is open to, but not limited to, Scouts and Girl Guides 10 to 13 years old. Activities include habitat exploration, conservation/restoration projects, games, swimming, etc.

Visit www.ottawa-outdoor-education.ca to learn how OECO connects K–12 students and community
members to outdoor and experiential learning in Ottawa.

Visit Us
$6 per day per vehicle or $2.50 per day per person (for buses and passenger vans, walk-ins, bike-ins) or buy your Conservation Areas Annual Pass, click here for more information

Contact Baxter Conservation Area
Andrea Wood — Baxter Manager and Camp Director
e-mail: andrea.wood@rvca.ca
7498 Carter Road, Kars, ON
613-489-3592 or fax: 613-489-3440

Map & Directions
The Baxter Conservation Area is between Manotick and Kemptville off Highway 416. Exit east on Dilworth Road. Baxter is 3 km ahead on the right. Click here for a map.

Google map to Baxter