Deer Creek (Big Creek, Ontario)
Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a tributary of Big Creek in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.[1] It is one of the watercourses managed by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA).[2] The LPRCA operates the 301-acre (122 ha) Deer Creek Conservation Authority.
Deer Creek was dammed in 1969, creating an 80-acre (32 ha) reservoir.[3][4][5] The reservoir is in a forested area, and the Conservation Authority opened campsites, available for campers. Canoes can be rented. Fishing is allowed.
References
[edit]- ^ "Deer Creek". Canadian Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
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"Executive Summary: Long Point Conservation Area" (PDF). Long Point Conservation Area. January 2008. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
Deer Creek reservoir (Big Creek tributary) used for recreation and private water supply for the Deer Creek Conservation Authority.
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"DEER CREEK CONSERVATION AREA". Long Point Region Conservation Authority. Archived from the original on 2018-10-09. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
The 80-acre reservoir is a focal point of the conservation area providing a boat launch, fishing docks and an unsupervised swimming area. Reservoir depth varies, with a maximum depth of between 12 and 15 metres (40 to 50 feet). Rent a canoe or launch your own small non-motorized boat.
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"Deer Creek Conservation Area". Conservation Ontario. 2015. Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
Located a short drive north of Long Point, Deer Creek Conservation Area was created in 1969 following construction of the dam and reservoir.
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"Deer Creek Conservation Area". Carolinian Canada. Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
Deer Creek Conservation Area is 301 acres large and situated on Deer Creek.