A Provincially Significant Wetland

The NGFA has created an updated map of the forests and wetlands of the North Gwillimbury Forest.

For a full explanation of the mapping process and criteria, please click here.

Waterbirds such as herons rely on these wetlands

Pileated woodpeckers need older forests

The North Gwillimbury Forest stretches all the way from Orchard Beach to the Hedge Road in Jackson’s Point. It contains the Arnold C. Matthews Nature Reserve, which will be cut off from the rest of the forest by Metrus' proposed Maple Leaf Estates.