The Wainfleet Bog Conservation Area covers 801 hectares (1980 acres) and was purchased by the NPCA in 1996. Located in the Township of Wainfleet and the City of Port Colborne, this conservation area is part of the largest, least disturbed peatland in Southern Ontario.

This site is a provincially significant wetland known as a bog which contains partially decomposed plant material. Near the centre of the site, sphagnum moss is covered by low shrubs and plants. At the edge is an upland forest bog ecosystem

This bog ecosystem was once much larger and began as an open water area over 12,000 years ago. Water ponded in the low, flat land behind the adjacent Onondaga Escarpment, which prevented surface water from draining south to Lake Erie. Over time this open water area filled in, as plants died and more plants grew.

Due to the underlying saturated conditions, the bog remains an acidic environment with low nutrients. The result is a domed bog with unique flora and fauna able to withstand the acidic and low nutrient site conditions.

! Due to the site’s fire hazard, smoking or open flames are not permitted
! Pets must be on a leash at all times.
! No Horseback riding permitted.

Season: Year Round.
Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

1. Travel along QEW Niagara and
take Exit 57, Victoria Ave. (RR #24).
2. Turn Right onto South Service Rd.
3. At the lights, turn Left onto
V ictoria Ave. (RR #24).
4. Proceed along Victoria Ave.
(RR #24), which turns into
Hwy 3, to the road’s end at
Ostryhon Corners in Wainfleet.
5. Turn Left onto Hwy 3 towards
Port Colborne.
6. Turn Left onto Erie Peat Rd.
7. Park Entrance is on Erie Peat Rd.

Directions From Buffalo:

1. Travel along Hwy 3 West towards
Port Colborne.
2. Turn Left on Erie Peat Rd.
3. Park Entrance is on Erie Peat Rd.