WELCOME TO LAURIER WOODS CONSERVATION AREA

Owned and managed in partnership by The Friends of Laurier Woods and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
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Located in the heart of the city, the 97 hectare (240 acre)  Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures, including migrating birds.

A 10+ kilometre trail network spans the Woods offering excellent opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. There is much to appreciate and enjoy in Laurier Woods - some of which is featured at the interpretive stops along the trail. Stop at the dipping platform on the lower pond to catch a glimpse of the wetland birds and aquatic life. Have a seat at the Haist Lookout for a birds' eye view.

Enjoy your hike!

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​Download our brochure
HERE to learn more about the Woods and trails.
PARKING INFO
Visitors are asked to park in the main entrance parking  lot located at the end of Brule Street. The secondary entrance at the end of Laurier Avenue has very limited parking. Thank you for your cooperation. 
​NBMCA SERVICE DURING COVID-19 DISRUPTION
You are still welcome to visit any of our 16 Conservation Areas, which includes Laurier Woods. However, trails are not maintained in the winter, and facilities and amenities remain closed.  As public health officials encourage people to get out and enjoy a walk during these stressful times, we remind you to respect social distancing (at least 1.5 meters between people) poop and scoop and keep your dogs on a leash.  
Thank you for your understanding.  Click here for updates.
Photos courtesy Kaye Edmonds
To be posted when the walks can be scheduled.
Notice to Members of the Friends of Laurier Woods
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Laurier Woods has undertaken to review and revise the 1991 By-law governing the Friends of Laurier Woods. The proposed new By-law will be presented to the Members at the Friends of Laurier Woods Annual General Meeting (new date pending), to be voted on and passed. View the proposed By-Law HERE.
COMMENTS? Please submit them by email by April 16th - FOLWMembership@gmail.com.