The GRCA
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), also known as Ganaraska Conservation, was formed in October 1946, under the Conservation Authorities Act, and is one of the oldest conservation authorities in Ontario.
The watersheds of the GRCA cover an area of approximately 935 square-kilometres, from Wilmot Creek in Clarington to east of Cobourg, from the south shore of Rice Lake down to Lake Ontario. This area includes seven municipalities in whole or in part: Township of Cavan Monaghan, Town of Cobourg, Township of Alnwick / Haldimand, Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope, City of Kawartha Lakes, Municipality of Clarington.
Ganaraska Forest
Come Experience Southern Ontario’s Largest, Contiguous Forest
Conservation Areas
Home to Some of the Oldest
Conservation Areas in the Province
