FWR Dickson

The FWR Dickson Wilderness Area is a large property that includes a small lake, wetlands, tall-grass prairie, forests and willow-dogwood thickets. It provides habitat for a variety of birds.

• It is on Brant-Waterloo Road, west of Spragues Road (Waterloo Regional Road 75). (Map)
• There is a parking lot with an information sign.
• The 4.8 kilometre figure-8 recreational trail has short and long loop options. It is easy to moderate in difficulty and has some hilly terrain with steps. There's a boardwalk through the wetlands and narrow paths through heavy plant growth.

More information

• The birding section has a page about birdwatching at this location.
• The area is maintained by staff at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area. Contact them by email or by phone at 519-442-4721.