Hardwood Hill

• GPS 43.9870,-81.3351 
• Hardwood Hill is located just outside the village of Teeswater.

• There is a 1 km recreational trail available on this property.
• Uses include:  hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
• Recreational Trail Map

• There are no fishing opportunities at this property.
• Visit our Fishing page for more information.

• Hunting is permitted on this property as long as it is within the Ontario regulations and seasons.
• Visit our Hunting page for more information.

 There are no fees to use this property.

 There are no facilities at this property.

•  In 1972, Saugeen Conservation purchased this 14.5 ha (36 acre) natural gem. We wanted to ensure its protection and availability now and for future generations.
• This property is a great example of a maple/beech climax forest. This type of forest covered much of Southern Ontario before settlement.
• In 1918, the village of Teeswater purchased this woodlot. They purchased it to supply wood for the village's electric light plant.
• During the Depression, villagers on "relief" could go to the bush to cut their own wood.
• In the 1940's, school children planted trees on this property. They said it used to be one of the best berry picking woodlots around.
• It is still referred to (by many locals) as the "Town Bush".
• Hardwood Hill is a Managed Forest.