Fanshawe Conservation Area

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. 🎣

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! 😃🎉

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! 🚣⛺

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 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.

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 🔗

First Time Camping at Fanshawe Conservation Area |Campfire Cooking & Incredible Wildlife Sightings Join Kathleen and Shannon as they kickstart their adventure by the ...

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 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...

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!