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A conservation area managed by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. Picnic areas and small docks for swimming and fishing at the main open space. Several trails throughout the location. Recommend doing the Mine Loop for a moderate difficulty hike of around 2-3km. See the several abandoned open pit mica mines along the trail and the sparkling of mica along the trail's path.
Gould Lake Conservation Area is a rural conservation area located in the Canadian Shield northwest of the community of Sydenham in the Township of South Frontenac, Frontenac County, in eastern Ontario, Canada. The area was created to manage water resources, preserve wildlife habitat, and provide recreational and educational opportunities, and is managed by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. The conservation area contains much of Gould Lake.
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Park with year long back-country camping sites, canoeing routes, and many hiking trails. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing routes available in the winter. The landscape of the park is characteristic of the Canadian Shield. Try the Frontenac Challenge, which involves hiking all 11 looped trails covering 119km over 2 months.
An extensive collection of artifacts and records related to the 146th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, a battalion created to recruit soldiers from Frontenac, and Lennox and Addington. Supporting displays illustrate the contribution of women to the war effort. There are also exhibits of tools and other items used on the home front.
A 20-km section of the former Kingston & Pembroke Railway line, the "Kick and Push", is open from Verona south to the Kingston township line as a gravel trail. Maps are available from the County.
Show for classic production and modified cars and trucks, with 24 classes.
Yearly on Labour Day, the festival organized by the Verona Lions Club brings together garlic producers from around Ontario (with awards for best garlic) and other artisans.