Baxter Conservation Area
7498 Carter Road K0A 2E0 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Fiddlehead Trail near the lookout over the Marsh

Wow! Response has been overwhelming. We appreciate all the kind offers of support. What a great Baxter community. For those looking to donate, a Baxter River Cabin Improvement Fund has been set up at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/11994 or visit www.rvcf.ca for other ways to donate.

Broken windows, smashed canoes, snapped paddles, and a damaged wood stove are just some of the things destroyed last week in a senseless act of vandalism at Baxter Conservation Area. It not only hurts us, but it also hurts all the kids who use these amenities for their school groups and day camps. Vandals usually do their work when they think no one is watching. If you have any information about this, please contact the Ottawa police. During these COVID times, our outdoor spaces take care of you please take care of them.

We're looking for two "casual-on-call" Outdoor Education Interpreters for Baxter Conservation Area near Kars and Foley Mountain Conservation Area at Westport. You'll be delivering outdoor education programs for kids and adults of all ages. https://www.rvca.ca/careers

EXCITING NEWS! We are pleased to introduce our new Baxter Forest School Program starting this fall!! Fall sessions begin September 14th for our school aged program (4 to 10 years old) and September 16th for our kindergarten program (3 to 5 years old). Winter and Spring sessions are available too! Please visit https://www.rvca.ca/outdoor-education//baxter-forest-school for more information and to register.

Missing a set of keys? Our staff found a set of keys at the beach this weekend. Please contact us if you think they might be yours. You will need to describe the set of keys to confirm they’re yours.

Baxter beach has been given the all clear! No blue green algae has been detected at this time. Staff will continue to monitor for algae blooms. To learn more about blue green algae visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae.

Potential blue-green algae spotted at Baxter Conservation Area beach on August 10. Caution around water is advised. Exposure to blue-green algae may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or fever in humans and pets. Learn more at https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae.

Great news, our outhouses are now open at Baxter! More information below.

Hummingbird Moths are incredible! Has anyone else ever seen one?

Keep an eye out for wild parsnip AKA poison parsnip. More information below!

Cloudy views from the Fiddlehead Trail along the Rideau River at Baxter this week!

Hi folks - please be safe and be prepared to make the decision to turn around if it looks too busy and come another time. If you stay for a visit, please respect the rules and practice physical distancing.