Black Oak Heritage Park

Black Oak Heritage Park contains one of the largest stands of black oak trees in Southwestern Ontario, spanning 100 hectares of natural terrain.

French settlers established their first major farming community in Southern Ontario at this location in 1749, initially naming it Petite Cote.

The land holds significance as former Huron Indian agricultural fields, where indigenous communities cultivated corn along the Detroit River banks.

Visitors can access two kilometers of marked trails through the park entrance and parking lot on Broadway Street for activities like hiking and bird watching.

The park protects endangered savanna habitat with black oak trees aged between 150 to 200 years, supporting rare species of birds and butterflies.

GPS coordinates: 42.26806,-83.08889

Latest update: March 15, 2025 00:18