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Morris Island Conservation Area

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Coordinates: 45°27′33″N 76°16′17″W / 45.45918°N 76.27138°W / 45.45918; -76.27138
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This article is about the conservation area on the Ottawa River. For other places named Morris Island, see Morris Island (disambiguation).
Morris Island Conservation Area
The lagoon, Morris Island CA
Map showing the location of Morris Island Conservation Area
Map showing the location of Morris Island Conservation Area
Location within Ontario
LocationOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Nearest cityOttawa
Coordinates45°27′33″N 76°16′17″W / 45.45918°N 76.27138°W / 45.45918; -76.27138[1]
Area47 hectares (120 acres)
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The Morris Island Conservation Area is operated by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.[2]

Located on the Ottawa River near Fitzroy Harbour, the Morris Island Conservation Area consists of 47 hectares of forested woodlands and wetlands. It allows for hiking, picnicking, canoeing (within the bay areas of the island), and fishing (including accessible fishing platforms).[3]

References

  1. ^ "Morris Island Conservation Area". Conservation Ontario. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  2. ^ Your Guide to Conservation Areas In Ontario (PDF). Conservation Ontario. 2011. p. 49.
  3. ^ "Morris Island Conservation Area". Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
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