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    Centre Hastings Park

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Jack Pine Conservation Estate - Enjoy the night time events on our patio pavilion

    Jack Pine Conservation Estate

    5.0(1 review)
    28.8 km

    This park is a hidden gem in Addington Highlands! We have been visiting the Jack Pine Conservation…read moreEstate since 2017. Since then, parking lots, road ways, hiking trails, and a stunning patio pavilion area was built among several timber frame structures from lounging. Although not technically opened yet due to construction, the owners are incredibly accommodating so long as you contact them in advance for a day visit. Otherwise, the front gates and parking lot gates are locked. I'm excited for them to fully open to the public! If you plan on passing through Kaladar, call ahead it's worth it.

    From the owner: The Jack Pine Barrens Conservation Estate was established by Kyle X. Mufti in 2017 to preserve and…read morestudy the flora, fauna and fungi. The property is a by-appointment only facility. The estate will be open to the public after construction completion. All proceeds raised are reinvested back into a variety of programs that benefit its flora, geology, plant and animal inhabitants. The environment was officially recognized in 2001 after releasing an approved SCI for the Kaladar Jack Pine Barrens Conservation Reserve under Ontario’s protected areas and parks due to its inherent natural heritage values. It was initially identified as an International Biological Preserve (IBP) site and in 1974 noted as a provincially significant Area of Natural Interest (ANSI) with further historic notations of its importance to Ontario’s heritage. The property represents a variety of earth science, including: Natural cave and arch erosion forms Shallow glacial sediments Wetland bog lakes and ponds Granitic steep ridges and slopes Jack pine rock barren Cave vegetation communities & much more Flora are significant here because they are at their southern range limits. An array of fauna (birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and butterflies make their homes in these habitats. It is noted that 12 of which species are considered rare at the national level with considerably more at the regional level. It is for these reasons and many more that immense care be invested in the well being of this land.

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    Jack Pine Conservation Estate - Group events, weddings, retreats and workshop bookings available

    Group events, weddings, retreats and workshop bookings available

    Jack Pine Conservation Estate - Wildlife monitoring and bird watching from our wetland tree stands

    Wildlife monitoring and bird watching from our wetland tree stands

    Jack Pine Conservation Estate - Kayaking and portaging throughout the Kaladar Jack Pine Barren Reserve from our river access points

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    Kayaking and portaging throughout the Kaladar Jack Pine Barren Reserve from our river access points

    Centre Hastings Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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