Dedicated as a wetland of international significance and spanning an area of more than 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres), this wetland is home to a diverse combination of wetland habitats. The unique assemblage of fens, marshes, swamps and bogs supports a network of sensitive flora and fauna, some being rare or endangered.

Ongoing efforts to introduce visitors to this world class wetland in a non-intrusive manner are in place and considered successful. For canoeing  enthusiasts, the Willow Creek and Nottawasaga River offer wonderful day trips and opportunities to spot some of the many waterfowl species that call this area home. A series of hiking trails are found in and around the wetlands, all of them offering unique glimpses into this wetland extraordinaire.

HOW TO GET THERE:
The primary access point is the Willow Creek Canoe Access. From the Village of Minesing, travel south on George Johnston Rd. to the canoe access parking lot on the right. From the City of Barrie, go west on Hwy. 90 to George Johnston Rd. Travel north 8 km and the canoe access will be on your left.

Access for the popular Nottawasaga River Route is located at the former NVCA office on Hwy. 90, just east of Angus. Another less traveled but scenic route for paddling is the Mad River, with access at Simcoe Road 10, just west of Angus.

*NEW - Visit the Waterfowl Viewing Window
At 12 ft. high, the Waterfowl Viewing Window gives one a bird's eye view of the internationally significant wetland. With the Mad River winding northwest to converge with the Nottawasaga River, this area experiences flooding in the spring, attracting a myriad of waterfowl.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Take Hwy. 90 west of the Nottawasaga River into Angus. Turn right onto County Road 10. Follow until the village of Brentwood and turn right onto Concession 2 Sunnidale. Follow until you see the tower on your left. 


Minesing Wetland Inventory Publication
The Minesing Wetlands Flora and Fauna Biological Inventory is now complete and can be viewed by following the link above.   A hard copy is available at the NVCA Administration Centre for a cost of $40.00 plus GST.

Land Acquisition in the Minesing Wetlands
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) works with private landowners to secure ecologically significant lands that we have identified as priorities for conservation action. NCC acquires land through outright purchase or receives properties by land donation. 
The NCC and the NVCA have been working together for more than 30 years to protect important places within the Minesing Wetlands. To learn more about NCC's current Minesing Wetlands land acquisition program please contact Erica Thompson, NCC's Georgian Bay Huronia Program Manager by phone at 705.520.0520, via email at erica.thompson@natureconservancy.ca.