Windy Ridge Conservation Area

998 Mt Horeb Rd, Omemee, ON K0L 2W0, Canada

● Data checked · July 2026

A small red and white boat moves through a lock on a wide river, surrounded by trees and stone walls, with a small building nearby.

At a Glance

What Windy Ridge Conservation Area Offers

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Services / Offerings

Hiking
Biking
Cross-country skiing (ungroomed trails)
Snowshoeing (ungroomed trails)
Birdwatching
Dog-walking (on leash)
The Talking Forest interpretive experience
Word scramble course
Environmental education
Picnic shelter access
Lookout viewpoint access

✓Service AreaCity of Kawartha Lakes, Kawartha region, Ontario

—Seasonal OperationNo

✓Season DetailsOpen daily year-round. May to October: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; November to April: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

✓Years in Businesssince 1999

✓Attraction Typeconservation area, park, trail, nature reserve

✓Indoor / Outdooroutdoor

✓Family-OrientedYes

✓AdmissionParking: $4/day or $84.75/year annual pass

About

Windy Ridge Conservation Area is a 209-acre natural area located at 998 Mount Horeb Rd. in Omemee, Ontario, within the City of Kawartha Lakes. It is managed by Kawartha Conservation on behalf of the Ontario Heritage Trust and features 1.8 km of multi-use trails, open meadows, forests, and a lookout atop one of the region's tallest ridges. The area is open year-round and supports activities such as hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, birdwatching, and dog-walking. On-site facilities include washrooms, a picnic shelter, and a lookout point.

Stated Pricing

Daily parking pass	$4 (including HST) per vehicle
Annual parking pass (all Kawartha Conservation areas)	$84.75 (including HST)
Annual parking pass – Seniors 65+	$67.80
PaRx nature prescription discount on annual parking pass	25% off

Prices as stated by the business, last verified July 2026 — always confirm directly before booking.

Contact

Phone

705-328-2271

Web

kawarthaconservation.com

Address

998 Mt Horeb Rd, Omemee, ON K0L 2W0, Canada

On The Chart

44.2716934

-78.6070919

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