- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife photography
- Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
- Birding
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Cross country skiing and snowshoeing (trails are not groomed)
- Fishing
Massassauga Point Conservation Area
Massassauga Point Conservation Area at 1280 Massassauga Road, Belleville ON contains a 4 km trail network winding along the Bay of Quinte that will take hikers through a bur oak savanna and mixed terrain of forests, limestone outcroppings, and alvar plains.
Explore Massassauga Point
Once home to a thriving hotel during the 1890s, visitors can find what remains of the building's foundation to this day. This area is rich in history and contains a variety of rare plant species. Water access points across from the parking lot can be used to launch a canoe or kayak.
Things to look for:
- Old limestone quarry
- Foundation of the old Massassauga Hotel
- Parking lot
- Portable washroom
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
Beginner Trails - 1.3 km
- Relatively even terrain
- Wide trail
Intermediate Trails - 2 km
- Some elevation gain
- Some steep sections
- Uneven terrain
Things to keep in mind during your visit
When visiting Quinte Conservation's areas, please make sure to:
- Keep your pets leashed and clean up after them at all times
- Stay on marked trails
- Take everything with you, including your pet's waste – there are no garbage bins
- Never remove natural items
Please note:
- Areas open at sunrise and close at sunset
- Overnight camping is not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- Campfires are not allowed
Cross-country trails and motorized vehicles
The cross-country skiing trails are not groomed and motorized vehicles are not permitted outside of designated parking areas. This includes, but is not limited to:
- All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes
- Motorized or electric bikes
- Snowmobiles
- Cars and SUVs
- Motorized aerial devices such as drones
Explore Massassauga Point
Once home to a thriving hotel during the 1890s, visitors can find what remains of the building's foundation to this day. This area is rich in history and contains a variety of rare plant species. Water access points across from the parking lot can be used to launch a canoe or kayak.
Things to look for:
- Old limestone quarry
- Foundation of the old Massassauga Hotel
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife photography
- Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
- Birding
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Cross country skiing and snowshoeing (trails are not groomed)
- Fishing
- Passive Biking
- Passive Biking is recognized by Quinte Conservation as the activity in which individuals on bicycles traverse designated trails outlined by the Authority at a leisurely pace that would not pose a danger to trail users or wildlife, and would have minimal environmental impact.
- Parking lot
- Portable washroom
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
Beginner Trails - 1.3 km
- Relatively even terrain
- Wide trail
Intermediate Trails - 2 km
- Some elevation gain
- Some steep sections
- Uneven terrain
Things to keep in mind during your visit
When visiting Quinte Conservation's areas, please make sure to:
- Keep your pets leashed and clean up after them at all times
- Stay on marked trails
- Take everything with you, including your pet's waste – there are no garbage bins
- Never remove natural items
Please note:
- Area opens at sunrise and closes at sunset
- Overnight camping is not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- Campfires are not allowed
Cross-country trails and motorized vehicles
The cross-country skiing trails are not groomed and motorized vehicles are not permitted outside of designated parking areas.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes
- Motorized or electric bikes
- Snowmobiles
- Cars and SUVs
- Motorized aerial devices such as drones
Parking
You must pay to park at this conservation area. There is a daily parking pass that you can use between areas. A daily pass is valid on the day of purchase. Annual parking passes are also available.
Visit our parking page to learn more.