Kelso Conservation Area facts for kids
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Kelso Conservation Area is a fun outdoor park located near Milton, Ontario. It sits on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment. This park is managed by Conservation Halton. It covers about 3.97 square kilometers, which is like 1,000 acres!
Inside the park, you'll find Lake Kelso. This lake was built to help control floods from Sixteen Mile Creek. In the summer, Lake Kelso has a sandy beach where you can swim. There's also a snack bar and a boardwalk. You can rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and paddle boats. You can also bring your own non-motorized boats.
Kelso Conservation Area offers lots of activities. There are 20 campsites and 18 picnic spots you can reserve. Some spots are even mixed for both camping and picnics. In winter, the Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre opens up. Here you can go downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The Halton Region Museum is also located within the park. Plus, there are marked trails for mountain biking and hiking.
Lake Kelso is also very important for Glen Eden. It provides cold water for making snow. This means the ski center doesn't need to use water from the city's main supply. It's a smart and natural way to keep the slopes snowy!
Lake Kelso: A Man-Made Wonder
Quick facts for kids Lake Kelso |
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 Lake Kelso
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Milton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°30′40″N 79°56′45″W / 43.51111°N 79.94583°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Sixteen Mile Creek |
| Primary outflows | Sixteen Mile Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
Lake Kelso is not a natural lake. It is a reservoir, which means it's a large, man-made lake. It was built to help control flooding in Milton, Ontario. The lake is part of Kelso Conservation Area and is looked after by Conservation Halton.
Why Lake Kelso Was Built
Before Lake Kelso was created, Milton used to flood often. This happened every spring when the snow melted. The main street in Milton would get covered in water.
One of the people who helped start Conservation Halton was Allan Day. He remembered the floods. In 1961, he helped convince the landowner to sell the property. The land was bought by the Sixteen-Mile Creek Authority. A few years later, they built a special water control dam to create the lake. This dam helps keep the creek from overflowing.
Glen Eden: Winter Fun Spot
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| Location | Milton, Ontario |
| Nearest city | Mississauga |
| Coordinates | 43°30′18.1″N 79°56′37.2″W / 43.505028°N 79.943667°W |
| Vertical | 72 m (240 feet) |
| Runs | 15 |
| Longest run | 1,800 feet (550 m) |
| Lift system | 6 total; 3 quad chairs 3 carpets |
| Terrain parks | Yes |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Website | Glen Eden Ski and Snowboard Center |
The Glen Eden ski area is located right inside Kelso Conservation Area. It's a popular place for skiing and snowboarding. The Halton Region Conservation Authority owns and runs this ski area.
You can easily see Glen Eden from Highway 401. It's a familiar sight for drivers near Milton, Ontario. Glen Eden offers 15 different trails for skiers and snowboarders. It has 6 lifts, including 3 quad chairs and 3 magic carpets. This makes it easy to get up the hill for your next run!
