Baxter Beach and Conservation Area

Baxter Conservation Area — 68 hectares of outdoor fun! Follow over five kilometres of trails through wetlands, conifer plantations, mixed forest, alder thickets, nut groves and a solar energy display. The trails are perfect for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Enjoy a peaceful view of the scenic Rideau River from the trail or splash and play at the sandy beach. Location: 7498 Carter Road, Kars, Ontario about 20 mins from Ottawa.

We found this little hidden treasure this weekend. This is a beautiful park, beach and the trails are lovely (although very buggy right now, we had to turn around). This is an amazing day trip for the family- A SUMMER MUST!!!

• gate fee ($6/car) or annual pass ($45)
• open daily, year round
• picnic tables and barbecues
• covered picnic shelter 
• sandy beach- very clean
• change huts and privies
• self-guided nature trail (see map)
• marsh boardwalk
• weekend programs
• school programs
• public workshops
• day camps
• McManus Conservation Centre 
• F.R. Park Nut Grove featuring over 30 nut and bean trees, some rarely seen in Eastern Ontario 
• natural flood plain forest of silver maple, cedars and many more native plant