Duffins Creek watershed is healthy, with excellent water quality. Let’s ensure that this priceless legacy is preserved and passed on to the next generation.
You can visit Duffins Creek in many areas…
- Claremont Outdoor Education Centre on the banks of Duffins Creek, in Pickering, is open to schools and groups of adults or children (such as Guides, Scouts).for two- or five-day residential programs on weekdays and weekends year round. The centre has public programming and can be rented for events.
- The TransCanada Trail traverses Duffins Creek watershed with various access points, free
- East Duffins Headwaters conservation lands in Duffins Creek watershed in Uxbridge, free
- Greenwood Conservation Lands are a major greenspace area in western Durham managed by TRCA, currently there is no public access. Greenwood Conservation Area in Ajax is a part of this greenspace which is open for public access, free. Fees may apply for group activities, please check with the municipality.
- The Seaton Trail traverses the western part of Duffins Creek watershed in Pickering, with limited access points, free
- Various municipal parks in the watershed and on the Lake Ontario waterfront are also excellent places to visit. Fees may apply for group activities, please check with the municipality.
- Part of Duffins Creek watershed is in Rouge National Urban Park, please check authorised public access areas, free