Holiday Camps & Centres à Guelph, ON
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7743 CONSERVATION DR, Guelph, N1H 6J1
(519) 824-5061
In the early 1800s, the Grand River was a source of transportation, power and water for local communities. Settlement led to deforestation, intensive farming and urbanization, which began to hinder the natural cycles of the river. By the 1930s, river conditions had become so severe that annual floods, drought and pollution were affecting public health and the economic development of the communities up and down the Grand. Something had to be done. Sponsored by the Grand Valley Boards of Trade and modeled on the fledging Tennessee Valley Authority in the United States, the "Grand River Conservation Commission Act" was passed by the Province of Ontario in 1932. The commission was the first watershed management agency in Canada when it received its formal Letters Patent in August, 1934. This was the first time local municipalities had banded together to address water management issues on a watershed scale. The founding partner municipalities were Brantford, Galt, Kitchener, Fergus and Caledonia. William Philip of Galt was the first chairman, and the commission's head office was in Brantford. Other municipalities soon joined the partnership. In 1948, the Grand River watershed municipalities formed their own Grand Valley Conservation Authority under this new act. This new agency had extended powers in the 1950s, which allowed it to acquire many wetlands, forests and natural areas in the watershed. The valley authority also acquired park land for camping, swimming, fishing and canoeing. Many of today's popular conservation areas, including Elora Gorge, Rockwood, Pinehurst Lake and Byng Island, were purchased and developed during this time. This new authority's objectives began to parallel those of the commission. Early provincial conservation authority publications even included the commission as a special section. The two agencies merged in 1966 to form today's Grand River Conservation Authority. 
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7677 Conservation Rd, Guelph, N1H 6J1
(519) 836-7860
Bring your family and join us at Guelph Lake for our fun and educational family programs, or sign your kids up for our very popular March Break and summer environmental day camps. We also offer unique environmental birthday parties! Community groups, such a Scouts, Guides or groups looking for a natural experience, will want to check out our special group programs. The centre overlooks Guelph Lake and the Guelph Lake Dam. Because of the lake and the Speed River below the dam, it is an ideal location to carry out water studies, and also to learn about the Guelph Dam and its Micro-Hydro Demonstration Project. Open fields around the centre, and a nearby conifer plantation, also provide a variety of habitats to learn about nature. Guelph Lake Nature Centre is located on the northeast edge of the City of Guelph. Travelling north on Highway 6 out of Guelph, turn right onto Conservation Road and follow the signs. 
