It’s a winter wonderland out there and what better way to enjoy the season than by exploring our province? Make the most of it and explore Longwoods Road Conservation Area in Ontario. It’s home to an Indigenous village replica, a museum and 10 km of gorgeous nature trails.

Your adventure starts in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. Longwoods Road Conservation Area is just over a two-hour drive west of Toronto. It’s a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history buffs alike – especially when the snow takes over its landscape.

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.

Travel to a simpler time

Though the park serves as a great hiking destination, its stand-out attack 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.

Unfortunately, you’ll have to enjoy the view from a distance as the Ska-Nah-Doht Museum/the Resource Centre is currently closed to the public due to upgrades. They hope to open later in spring, into the summer season if all works well.

Walking trails

But rest assured, the conservation area isn’t just about history. You can wander through 10 kilometres of nature trails, some of which are wheelchair accessible.

There are actually seven to choose from!

These wind through snow-covered forests and frost-kissed ravines, with boardwalks and bridges that offer breathtaking, icy vistas.

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.

Price

Now if you’re eager to explore its grounds, The Longwoods Road Conservation Area grounds and Ska-Nah-Doht Village are open seven days a week from 9 AM to dusk, for $5. Visitors may face closures due to weather or road conditions. At the time of writing, the conservation area was closed up until Feb. 17, 2025 due to the influx of snow that hit the region over the weekend.

Be sure to keep an eye on its socials for any updates.

Have fun out there!

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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