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Crawford Lake Conservation Area

Milton

  • Nature
  • Ages 4–12
  • 2–3 hours
  • Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Hours and prices on the official site ↗
Clouds reflected in the still water of Crawford LakeAngus Chan · CC BY 2.0
Clear green water at the edge of the lakeMhsheikholeslami · CC BY-SA 4.0
Orange fall leaves framing the lakeAngus Chan · CC BY 2.0
Yellow and orange treetops against a blue skyAngus Chan · CC BY 2.0
The boardwalk through snowy cedar forest in winterLaslovarga · CC BY-SA 3.0

Why bring the kids

  • A rebuilt 15th-century longhouse village, with simulated digs and fire-starting demonstrations
  • A boardwalk around the lake, and snowshoe and cross-country ski trails in winter
  • Seasonal Indigenous art and culture exhibits in the Deer Clan Longhouse

Before you go

Fees
Paid entry at the gate; booking online ahead saves on the gate fee. Rates are on the official site.
Booking
Not required, but recommended.
Parking
The official park page does not describe parking; check before you go.
Washrooms
The official park page does not say where the washrooms are; check before you go.
Strollers
Hard going with a stroller: the boardwalk and main trail drop down a steep, rocky slope. The park suggests Mountsberg instead for strollers and wheelchairs.

From the official sites, last checked 2026-11-07. Prices and hours change, so check before you leave.

Good to know

  • The longhouses open on weekends and holidays all year, and on weekdays only from May to early September.
  • No swimming, boating or fishing in the lake. Dogs stay on a leash and out of the water.