Fanshawe Conservation Area

06/03/2026

How to exit the Conservation Area ⁉️
 
We now have two gated exits:
 
➡️ Right Lane: Main Exit
 
⬅️ Left Lane: Customer Service Lane
 
Please use the right lane to exit directly. If you need to stop at the front gate, then please use the left lane.
 
Drive all the way up to the gate and it will automatically open. 
 
If there is a vehicle in front of you, you do not need to wait for the gate to fully close before you leave (exit only)
 
Please use caution when entering and exiting our parks.
 
We hope to see you back soon! 👋

06/03/2026

If you’ve visited us recently, you may have noticed we have a new gate system!
 
Here’s how to use our New Gate System:
 
➡️ The Right Lane is our “Express Lane” and can be used if you have:
 
• A swipe card
 
• A mirror hanger with a barcode*
 
• A printed barcode
 
*if you have a mirror hanger without a barcode, please stop at the customer service lane for your new barcode✨
 
 
⬅️ The Left Lane is our “Customer Service Lane” and can be used if you:
 
• Do not have a pass and would like to purchase a day pass or membership pass
 
• Are coming to camp and do not have your barcode yet
 
• Need to speak to a Customer Service Representative
 
• Have any questions
 
During the camping season, the gatehouse is open between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
 
If you are unsure of which lane to use, please use the left lane and we’d be happy to assist!😊
 
Thank you for your patience as we role this new system out.

06/03/2026

Exciting news - the province's Learn to Fish program returns to Fanshawe on Sunday, June 14! This fun and engaging 2–hour free program that combines a 1-hour practical teaching session with 1-hour of supervised hands-on fishing. Advanced registration on Eventbrite is required. Regular gate fees apply. 🎣

06/02/2026

🎉 We didn't create the national holiday but we DO believe it should be celebrated! Happy National Leave the Office Early Day!

How to celebrate? "Get fresh air and sunshine. Do a little bit of yard work, wash the car, go for a walk, go to the beach, ride a bike, or just sit outside and read a book. Whatever you love to do that can be done outside, do it."

Works for us! 🌞

06/01/2026

Did you know June is Canadian RV & Camping Month? It is a nationwide celebration dedicated to the RV and camping lifestyle — encouraging Canadians to get outside, explore, and experience everything the great outdoors has to offer.

Throughout June, the campaign shines a spotlight on camping culture, outdoor travel, and the communities built around it, from coast to coast. Sounds like a great thing to celebrate to us! 😃🎉

05/28/2026

The weekend is nearly upon us and Mother Nature seems to be coming through! 🌞 Fanshawe CA is a perfect spot to enjoy nice weather whether you're picnicking, fishing, boating or camping! 🚣⛺

05/28/2026

Something to keep in mind when you're visiting! It’s turtle nesting season! 🐢 At this time of year, turtles leave the safety of wetlands, rivers, and streams to search for places to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, many nests end up in unsafe locations where they’re at risk from predators, vehicles, flooding, and more.

That’s where UTRCA’s Southern Ontario At Risk Reptiles - SOARR team comes in. SOARR rescues eggs from high-risk nests and brings them to our lab for artificial incubation before releasing the hatchlings back into the wild. In 2025 alone, more than 13,000 hatchling turtles were released!
👀 If you spot a turtle nest in a risky location, you can help. Report it through our online reporting page: https://thamesriver.on.ca/turtle-reporting-form/

Turtle Reporting Form Please use this form to report sightings of turtles or turtle nests/eggs in southwestern Ontario. Your report will go directly to the Southern Ontario At Risk Reptiles (SOARR) team who will rescue the eggs, incubate them, and release the young back into their natural habitat.

05/27/2026

Join Hiking with Kathleen for her first camping trip at Fanshawe CA! 💚 Discover why she calls Fanshawe a real gem for wildlife and spots Eastern meadowlark, osprey, sapsuckers and more! Watch the full video at the link 🔗

Join Kathleen and Shannon as they kickstart their adventure by the ...

05/22/2026

We're hiring! Have you always wanted to work with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority? Do you want to work with a dynamic team of experts committed to improving environmental health? We have great news – now is your chance!

The Customer Service Representative will carry out the day-to-day requirements for the administration, maintenance, and operations of the gate/registration office.

Customer Service Representative, Fanshawe Conservation Area Job Status: Seasonal Contracts (approximately April to October 2026, with start and end dates varying) Compensation: $20.23 (starting) to $24.80 per hour, plus 4% in vacation pay Number of Positions: 2 existing vacancies Hours of Work: 35 h...

05/20/2026

Great news - the day-use area is back open! And our lake trail is clear of any major debris.

Thank you for your patience and enjoy the rest of the day!