Natural Areas
The Township of South Glengarry is home to a number of natural areas and passive open spaces. Some are owned by the Township but the majority are owned and operated by other agencies.
Bernie McDonell Park
Lancaster Heights
It features a pond with two small islands, a footbridge and a picnic area.

Charlottenburgh Park
County Road 2, Summerstown
Owned by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority and features a public beach (unsupervised) and picnic area, as well as camping lots.

Cooper Marsh Conservation Area
County Road 2, Lancaster
Part of the larger (650 acre) Charlottenburgh Marsh and linked to the St. Lawrence Recreational Path. Features a modern Visitors Centre, boardwalks, 7 km of trails, a viewing tower and a picnic/BBQ area with a shelter.

Glen Gordon Park
County Road 34, Lancaster
This passive park was former MTO rest stop has been upgraded by the Township and is used as a roadside stop by travelers.

Gray's Creek Conservation Area
Boundary Road, South Glengarry
Operated by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority, a 106 acre natural site featuring a 110 slip marina on the St. Lawrence River as well as 5 km of groomed trails, picnic/BBQ area with a shelter, volleyball court and public washrooms.

Library Park
Military Road, Lancaster
This Township owned park is located behind the library in Lancaster. There are benches and a Remembrance Day monument.

Peanut Line
South Glengarry
This is a multipurpose trail that extends from the eastern to the western border of the Township.

South Lancaster Wharf
Pine Street, South Lancaster
The Wharf is located on the corner of Pine Street in South Lancaster and is one of few locations with public access to the waterfront

The Cairn
Cairn Island, Lancaster
Located on an island south of Lancaster, this National Historic Site is no longer open to the public
Waterfront Trails
South Glengarry
Being a part of the St. Lawrence Recreational Path and the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Network. The Township of South Glengarry has over 45 km of paved waterfront trails for cycling
Women's Institute Park
3rd Line Road, Bainsville
This is a small parkette along 3rd Line Road and is owned by the Ministry of Transportation. On the south edge of Bainsville, it features picnic tables and commemorative trees.
Hiking Trails
Trail | # of Trails | km of Trails | Accessible? |
Cooper Marsh Conservation Area | 3 | 11.5 km | Yes |
Gray's Creek Conservation Area | 4 | 6.5 km | Yes |
Summerstown Trails | 4 | 20 km | Not Available |
Contact Us
Township of South Glengarry
6 Oak Street, PO Box 220
Lancaster ON K0C 1N0
Phone: 613-347-1166
Fax: 613-347-3411