Falls Reserve Conservation Area

The River Festival is being rescheduled to Sunday Sept. 13th due to the wet weather. See you then!

You are invited!

Help us celebrate 75 years of conservation at our upcoming River Festival! Be part of the festivities on Sun. Aug. 30th from noon to 4 p.m. at Brussels Conservation Area.

Explore family-friendly activities including: 🦅Canadian Raptor Conservancy's birds of prey 🐢 Native reptiles from Scales Nature Park 💧 Water sampling and stream creatures ⛵ Crafts & model boat building 🌳 Tree seedling giveaway and stewardship activities 🐝 Pollinator patch with free seed giveaway 🐟 Fishing intro for kids!

Don't miss the activity stations hosted by the Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee, Maitland Mills Association and Municipality of Huron East. Plus, the Leo's club will be firing up the BBQ.

For details, visit https://mvca.on.ca/join-us-for-river-fest-august-30th/

We hope to see you there!

Share the River 🌊

At Falls Reserve Conservation Area, the river is for everyone! Whether you’re casting a line or cooling off in the water, please remember to share the river and respect other visitors.

🎣 Anglers - give swimmers plenty of space and be mindful of where you cast.
🏊 Swimmers - stay aware of anglers, changing water conditions.

Share the river. 💙 Enjoy Falls Reserve!

Everyone has their favourite way to enjoy the great outdoors!
Which one are you choosing? Let us know in the comments! 👇

⛺ A: Tent
🚐 B: Camper/RV

Learn more about camping at Falls Reserve Conservation Area here: https://mvca.on.ca/camping/frca-camping/

🐾 Love Your Dog. Leash Your Dog.

For the safety of all visitors, pets, and wildlife, dogs must be kept on a leash and under control at all times while visiting Falls Reserve Conservation Area.

Leashing your dog helps:
• Protect wildlife and sensitive habitats.
• Prevent unwanted interactions with other visitors and pets.
• Keep your dog safe near steep riverbanks and fast-moving water.
• Ensure everyone can enjoy the park safely and respectfully.

Please note: Dogs that bark excessively or are deemed to be a disturbance or a danger to other visitors will be evicted.

Thank you for respecting these rules and helping us provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Thanks to everyone who came out to explore the pond yesterday. Despite the wet weather we found a terrific variety of creatures - that pond is teeming with life!

If the weather behaves tomorrow morning we'll be hosting a pop-up Pond Study from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Using dip nets, basins and ID sheets we'll explore who lives in the pond. Hint - it's more than just fish!
Day use visitors and campers are welcome.
Please note: children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. If there is heavy rain or thunder and lightening we will reschedule.

Summer Gatehouse Hours Update ☀️

Visiting outside of Gatehouse hours? No worries, our self-serve pay kiosk is available to help make your visit easy.

Hours may change without notice due to staff availability.

We can’t wait to see you at Falls Reserve this summer! 🌲

We're accepting applications for two seasonal positions at Falls Reserve Conservation Area, Benmiller. The positions start immediately and run through to October 15, 2026. Check out the details at: https://mvca.on.ca/about-us/employment-opportunities/

Who says you need a week off to enjoy summer? 🌞

Turn an ordinary day into a mini vacation at Falls Reserve Conservation Area!

🎣 Cast a line and enjoy a day of fishing.
🥾 Explore 7+ km of hiking trails.
💧 Discover the beauty of our natural waterfalls.

A reservable day-use site includes:
🔥 Fire pit
🧺 Picnic table
♨️ BBQ (charcoal not included)
💧 Water nearby
⚡ Electricity nearby (bring your own extension cord)

Whether you have a few hours or the whole day, Falls Reserve is the perfect place to unplug, explore and make summer memories close to home.

📍 80900 Falls Reserve Line in Benmiller.

Learn more here: https://mvca.on.ca/camping/frca-day-use/