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 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.
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View Baxter Trail Map — Click here
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Click here to see
the Baxter Video |
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Contact Baxter
Conservation Area
Andrea Wood —
Baxter Manager and
Camp Director
613-489-3592 or
fax: 613-489-3440
e-mail: andrea.wood@rvca.ca
Location: 7498 Carter Road,
Kars, Ontario
Mailing Address: P.O. Pox 599, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, ON, K4M 1A5
Visit Us
Baxter has a pay machine where you can buy your day pass ($6/vehicle) or annual pass ($45 unlimited access all year).You will find the pay machine as you enter the park. Please pay before using the site. The machine accepts coins and credit cards only (no bills or debt cards). The machine will print your pass which you need to display on the dashboard of your car.
If you purchase an annual pass at the machine, go to Baxter’s Interpretive Centre (Monday to Friday; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or visit our main office (3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, ON) to pick up your annual pass card. You will need to present the printed pass from the pay machine to obtain the annual pass card.
For information on our Annual Pass — click here |
 Google map
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- gate fee or annual pass
- 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
- marsh boardwalk
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- 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
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NOTICE: Kids of Steel All Terrain Triathlon will be taking place on June 15, 2013 from 8:00-11:30am at Baxter Conservation Area. For more information please contact Danielle Guffie at 613.791.3287. |
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Outdoor Education Programs at Baxter |
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Environmental
Education at Baxter
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:
- $150 per class (maximum 30 students) for one program
- $225 per class (maximum 30 students) for two program
Call Andrea Wood at 613-489-3592 to reserve your visit!
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Day Camps
at Baxter
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Summer Day Camp
July 8 to 12, 2013
July 15 to 19, 2013
August 19 to 23, 2013 (FULL)
$180/ week |
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. |
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Canoe Camp
July 22 to 26, 2013
August 12 to 16, 2013
$235/week
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For 10 to 14-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. |
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Outdoor Adventure Camp
July 29 to August 2, 2013
$235/week
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Try our new camp (for campers 10 to 14 years) which takes the outdoors, adventure, sports and summer recreation to a whole new level. Join us for an action packed week in your local conservation area enjoying all the outdoor facilities have to offer, such as: canoeing, hiking, orienteering, wilderness survival and even learn how we were naturally meant to run. This camp is great for everyone from active athlete to conservationist. If you like the outdoors, you will love this camp. |
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Active•Outdoor•Life Series of Events |
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Visit www.ottawa-outdoor-education.ca to learn how OECO connects K–12 students and community members to outdoor and experiential learning in Ottawa. |
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