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Mac Johnson WildLife Area

A Conservation Area owned and operated by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority

Located at the north end of the City of Brockville, Ontario, just 2 km from Highway 29, Mac Johnson Wildlife Area is operated by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and includes 532 hectares (1314 acres) of wetland, field and forest.

08/31/2026

Looking for a deeply meaningful and deeply immersive way to explore the unique beauty of the internationally recognized Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region (FAB)?

Join FAB, Cataraqui Conservation and partners for the 2026 Trails Fest which features a series of free guided hikes within the UNESCO-designated Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region.

Hikes will take place on the following dates:
Friday, Sept. 11
• Wintergreen Studios at 2 p.m.
• Gould Lake Conservation Area at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12
• Mac Johnson Wildlife Area at 10 a.m.
• Upper St. Lawrence Kahnekaronnio (River) at 1 p.m.
• Jones Falls & Rideau Canal at 4 p.m.
Sunday September 13
• Thousand Islands National Park at 10 a.m.

For further details and registration visit https://frontenacarchbiosphere.ca/event/fab-trails-festival/

08/28/2026

Save the Dates! Tree Sales Coming Soon!

It’s that time of year again! The Friends of Mac Johnson Wildlife Area host their annual fall tree sales event, at the Stefan Forester Nursery at the Wildlife Area, on Sept. 19, 23, 26 and 30.

Species available and prices to come soon.

For more information on the Friends, please visit https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/friends-of-mac-johnson-wildlife-area

07/31/2026

If you’re looking for a great place to have a picnic on your own or with family and friends and perhaps take a canoe or kayak out into the water for a spin in the Brockville area, the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area is an excellent option!

Picnic tables, a large picnic shelter and handicapped washrooms are available on the north side of the reservoir. A small picnic area is also located on Centennial Road near the Broome-Runciman Dam.

There is also a canoe access point located at the reservoir by the main Debruge Road entrance

For more information on this popular Cataraqui Conservation property, visit https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/mac-johnson

07/10/2026

A Natural Gem Minutes from Downtown Brockville!

Also known locally as the Back Pond, the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area was renamed by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (now Cataraqui Conservation) in 1987, to recognize the efforts and achievements of a Brockville resident and early Conservation Authority member Mac Johnson.

For those who enjoy a refreshing and edifying nature walk, or a more stringent and challenging hike, there are a total of 11 kilometres of trails on the property, offering a chance to experience the wildlife and vegetation of woodlands, wetlands and fields.

Visit this following link for more information: https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/mac-johnson

06/24/2026

As the owner of the Cataraqui Trail, Cataraqui Conservation welcomes area residents and visitors alike to come on out for a stroll, a hike, a run, a bike ride or even a horseback ride any time of year.

We just have a few guidelines to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all 104 kilometres of trail for everyone:

• Respect the privacy of people living beside the trail.
• Hunting on trail property is prohibited.
• Respect and obey all trail signs.
• Keep dogs on a leash at all times.
• Don’t litter, and please clean up after pets and horses.
• Take nothing but photographs.
• Leave plants and flowers for others to enjoy.
• Protect and do not disturb wildlife.
• Because people use the trail both on foot and on wheels, alert slower-moving users to your presence, slow down, and proceed with caution as you pass them (generally on the left).

Learn more here: https://cataraquitrail.ca/

06/20/2026

Today!!

The Friends of Mac Johnson Wildlife Area are once again holding
a special Fathers Day Tree Sale on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Payment for the trees can be made by credit card, debit, cheque, cash or e transfer. Donation and Friends memberships can also be made at the same time.

Click this link for available species and pricing:https://crca.ca/wp.../uploads/2026-MJWA-Spring-TreeList.pdf

For more information about the Friends, please see https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/friends-of-mac-johnson-wildlife-area

06/16/2026

A Home for Conservation Education For More Than 3 Decades!

The Mac Johnson Wildlife Area, just north of Brockville, is not only a wonderful place to get some outdoor exercise and enjoy the sights and sounds of local flora and fauna, but an important setting for Cataraqui Conservation education programs that teach area kids about nature, wildlife, and the importance of environmental conservation.

The Nature Centre contains picnic tables, a woodstove and washrooms and is this perfect for school field trip visits. For more information, visit https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/education

We also partner with our Friends at the Frontenac Arch Biosphere to host PA Day, March Break and Summer Camp Programs. To register for their programs please visit https://frontenacarchbiosphere.ca/nature-programs/

06/15/2026

A Father’s Day Tradition That Helps Nature!

The Friends of Mac Johnson Wildlife Area are once again holding
a special Fathers Day Tree Sale on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Payment for the trees can be made by credit card, debit, cheque, cash or e transfer. Donation and Friends memberships can also be made at the same time.

Click this link for available species and pricing:https://crca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-MJWA-Spring-TreeList.pdf

For more information about the Friends, please see https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/friends-of-mac-johnson-wildlife-area

06/08/2026

Give the Gift That Keeps On Growing for Father’s Day!

The Friends of Mac Johnson Wildlife Area are once again holding
a special Fathers Day Tree Sale on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Payment for the trees can be made by credit card, debit, cheque, cash or e transfer. Donation and Friends memberships can also be made at the same time.

Click this link for available species and pricing:https://crca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-MJWA-Spring-TreeList.pdf

For more information about the Friends, please see https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/friends-of-mac-johnson-wildlife-area

06/01/2026

Plant Some Trees With Dad!

The Friends of Mac Johnson Wildlife Area are once again holding
a special Fathers Day Tree Sale on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Payment for the trees can be made by credit card, debit, cheque, cash or e transfer. Donation and Friends memberships can also be made at the same time.

For more information about the Friends, please see https://cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/friends-of-mac-johnson-wildlife-area

Address

4649 Debruge Road
Brockville, ON

Telephone

+16135464228

Website

http://www.crca.ca/

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