Heber Down Conservation Area

Heber Down Conservation Area is a protected natural space near Whitby that covers 284 hectares of valleys and wetlands. The site offers more than 5 kilometers of walking and biking routes with both natural surface and paved options.

The area was established as a protected zone to preserve the Iroquois Beach formation and maintain the local groundwater recharge system. These protections came from the need to safeguard the Lynde Creek Watershed for future generations.

The main entrance features a maple leaf shaped trail that provides accessibility options for people of different mobility capabilities.

The property is accessible from Lyndebrook Road and has on-site parking facilities. Visitors should bring proper walking shoes and be ready for muddy or slippery conditions on trails after rain.

The site hosts plant species found nowhere else in Durham Region, particularly in sections with the Iroquois Beach formation. This rare geological structure creates special conditions that support vegetation types found only here.

Location: Ontario

GPS coordinates: 43.93420,-78.98220

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05