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COVID-19 Alert
The GRCA continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in Ontario. The health, safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers and the community remain our highest priority. Please visit our COVID-19 Update page where you will find the most up-to-date information on impacts to GRCA programs and services.
Our parks are operating at a reduced capacity, and we are implementing a number of measures to address overcrowding and promote physical distancing. This includes limiting the number of daily visitors. If capacity is reached, our parks will close early. Please note Grand River Parks are very busy on weekends. If you are able, please consider visiting at a less busy time.
Conestogo Lake Park is located in the heart of Mennonite Country. It offers visitors the chance to camp, boat, sail, waterski, canoe and fish on a y-shaped reservoir that stretches six kilometres up each arm. The reservoir is created by Conestogo Dam, which has a viewing area providing a unique vista of the river and surrounding forests and farms.
Park info
- Season: Open daily from May 1 to October 15 for day use.
- Hours: Open for day use from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gatehouse operation hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Not all facilities are available during all park hours. Call the park for info.)
- 6580 Wellington County Rd. 11, Wallenstein
- Book a campsite
- Park fees
- Brochure and park map (PDF)
- Photo gallery on Flickr
- Events calendar
Activities
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Camping |
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Conestogo Lake conservation area will not offer overnight camping in 2020. |
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Canoeing |
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Please note we are not offering canoe or kayak rentals at this time. |
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Boating |
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Conestogo Lake is ideal for sailing, power boating and water skiing. The water level in the reservoir can vary, so please check at the gatehouse for hazard areas after Labour Day, when the level is normally lower. Please note we are not offering boat rentals at this time. |
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Sailing |
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Conestogo Lake is a great place for sailing. It is home to the Conestogo Sailing Club. |
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Fishing |
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Fishing is excellent from shore or from a boat. You can try your luck at pike, perch, walleye, crappie and smallmouth bass in the reservoir. The Conestogo River below the dam has brown trout, smallmouth bass, pike, catfish and the occasional walleye. If you are fortunate enough to catch a walleye, please release it and inform park staff. Worms are available at the gatehouse and concession stand. |
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Hiking |
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The Picnic Shelter Trail passes through the park's wooded areas and takes about 20 minutes to walk. The map in the park brochure shows the trails. Avid hikers might want to visit some of the regional trails outside of the park. |
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Cycling |
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Cyclists can enjoy themselves on park roads. Please obey the rules of the road and, for your safety, wear a helmet. |
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Swimming |
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There is a large, sandy beach on Conestogo Lake. The beach is not patrolled, so parents or guardians must keep a close watch on their children at all times. Please note we are currently not offering the life jacket loaner program. Learn more about beach conditions. |
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Picnicking |
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Due to changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, all picnic shelters and pavilions will remain closed this season. |
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Events and activities |
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There are no events scheduled at this time. |
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Hunting |
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There is a controlled hunting program during the open season on 930 hectares of conservation land. Please see our Hunting pages for information. |
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Snowmobiling |
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Snowmobiling is not permitted on GRCA lands at this time. |
Facilities
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Gatehouse |
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This is the location of the community bulletin board, pay telephone, firewood sales, and lost and found. It is the place to go to get further information about the park and report any problems or concerns. |
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Group facilities |
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Due to changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, all picnic shelters and pavilions and group facilities will remain closed this season. |
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Washrooms |
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Due to changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are only limited washroom facilities available in day-use areas. |
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Concession stand |
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Due to changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the food concession stand will remain closed this season. |
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Playgrounds and sports fields |
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Due to changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, playgrounds will remain closed this season. Sports fields are open however visitors are encouraged to practice physical distancing and follow all government and municipal health and safety guidelines. |
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Boat launch |
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A concrete boat launch provides access to Conestogo Lake. Click for fees. |
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Waste and recycling |
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Garbage containers are located throughout the park and will be emptied as frequently as possible, however people are reminded to visit responsibly and if garbage bins are full, to take their waste with them and dispose of it at home. |
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Dog policy |
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Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash no longer than two metres and under control at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the swimming area. Please clean up after your dog. Dog owners can be fined if these regulations are not followed. |
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Nearby services |
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