Rockwood Conservation Area
Swimming holes, caves & giant potholes
A swimming beach, 200+ glacial potholes (one among the world's largest), limestone caves, and canoe rentals along the Eramosa River, free to explore beyond admission.
- Where: Rockwood Conservation Area, Rockwood (Guelph/Eramosa, ~1h west of the GTA)
- Ages: all ages
- Cost: Low cost
- When: Best April to October
- Good for: swimming, caves, potholes, hiking, canoe, nature
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