Gibson River
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The Gibson River is a river in cottage country Ontario. The river flows from East of Highway 69/400, through Gibson River Provincial Park, through Gibson Lake, under Highway 69/400, through Gibson River Conservation Reserve, and into Georgian Bay.
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Gibson River Conservation Reserve
This conservation reserve protects the stretch of the Gibson River between Gibson Lake and Georgian Bay. It is one of a few free flowing waterways in the area, and is popular for canoeing. It contains a rich assemblage of shoreline vegetation communities including Atlantic Coastal Plain flora, with several rare plant and animal species.
Gibson River was regulated as a conservation reserve on June 9, 2003.
This area is relatively remote and is a popular recreational area, including heavy use for canoeing and camping.
The area which is in Site District 5E-7, has been municipally designated as a Muskoka Heritage Area.
This area is located within the Great Lakes Heritage Coast Signature Site, one of 9 such areas featured in the Ontario’s Living Legacy Land Use Strategy (1999). Signature Sites are identified for their range of natural and recreational values and their potential to contribute to future recreation and tourism.
Gibson River Provincial Park
Gibson River Provincial Nature Reserve in located in the southern portion of Site District 5E-7 near the Severn River. Gneissic rocks of the Go Home Domain within the Central Gneiss Belt underlie the park. Bedrock barrens support heath and scrub vegetation as well as early upland forests. Depressions in the bedrock support grammoid bog mats, bogs and marshes. These wetlands in the south end of the park also include the former Red Marsh ANSI.
This area is located within the Great Lakes Heritage Coast Signature Site, one of 9 such areas featured in the Ontario’s Living Legacy Land Use Strategy (1999). Signature Sites are identified for their range of natural and recreational values and their potential to contribute to future recreation and tourism.
Gibson River Provincial Nature Reserve was regulated as a provincial park in 1968.
Internal Links
- Ministry of Natural Resources policy document for Gibson River Provincial Park
- Ministry of Natural Resources policy document for Gibson River Conservation Reserve
