Where Next?
Check out the museums on campus, Laurel Creek Conservation Area or the Westmount Road Sports Fields EcoPost
The University of Waterloo’s Environmental Reserve is reached via Frank Tompa Dr. or Bearinger Road.
EcoPost 10.1 No Money? No Car? No time to visit the northern wilderness? Try University of Waterloo’s Environmental Reserve for a peaceful day trip. Here you can find a lake, wildlife and flowers in plenty along a great walking trail. There’s room for a picnic or a ball game and the campus museums are close by.
We've lined up two iconic species for you to look for at UW's Environmental Reserve and North Campus: The Canada Geese and Monarch Butterflies. However, look out for other wildlife and plants. Water birds always here, and sometimes some rarities show up (like the Prothonotary Warbler seen singing in Spring 2016).
Don't forget the mundane either! Take a look at the old apple trees around the Brubacher farmhouse and the common but colourful flowers on the lakeside.Coordinates:
43.475223, -80.553981
By Car:Easy parking is at the West end of Frank Trompa Drive, adjacent to the old Brubacher Farmhouse.
By Bike: Many users will enjoy using the Laurel Trail and a spur that goes west across UW’s North Campus to reach the Environmental Reserve.
By Bus:13,31 and iExpress201 travel Columbia St. Alternatively the i200 will take you to Frank Trompa Drive and you can walk from there.
There is a network of bike and walking trails
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On-site ramps |
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Boating Not Applicable |
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Pet-friendly |
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Suitable for Cycling on Trails |