Your next fall adventure awaits at Longwoods Road Conservation Area in Ontario. Home to an Indigenous village replica, museum and 10 km of nature trails, here’s why you should visit this historical piece of nature.

Nestled in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, Longwoods Road Conservation Area is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history buffs alike.

Located at 8348 Longwoods Rd in Mount Brydges, this 63-hectare gem is just a short drive from Delaware and Melbourne – west of London, Ontario.

Step back in time

The star of Longwoods Road Conservation Area is the Ska-Nah-Doht Village—a reconstructed village that was inhabited by the Haudenosaunee along Antler River almost 1,000 years ago.

“Ska-Nah-Doht was conceived by four educators during a road-trip to Toronto in 1969,” shares the LTVCA. “It features a recreation Longhouse Village, Heritage Log Cabins, and an indoor museum.”

Complementing this historical site are three heritage log cabins and a Resource Centre/Museum, which houses fascinating artifact and conservation displays, the Turtle Trail Gift Shop, and video presentation theatres.

Outdoor adventures

But the conservation area isn’t just about history.

Wander through 10 kilometres of nature trails, some of which are wheelchair accessible.

There are seven to choose from and wind through lush forested areas and ravines, complete with boardwalks and bridges that offer breathtaking views.

The Carey Carolinian Arboretum & Trail is a wheelchair-friendly trail that encompasses the area around the three cabins. There’s a stairway to a stream along the ravine bottom.

The Millstream Trail is another great trail option. It’s a kilometre long with a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk past a “steep-sided gurgling stream valley down to a marsh filled with cattail and other wetland plants.”

The full list of trails can be found here.

Admission

Ready to embark on this adventure? The Longwoods Road Conservation Area grounds and Ska-Nah-Doht Village are open seven days a week from 9 AM to dusk. Visitors may face closures due to weather or road conditions.

Longwoods Road Conservation Area

When: Seven days a week from 9 AM to dusk
Where: 8348 Longwoods Rd., Mount Brydges, Ontario
Cost: Parking is $5

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