Deer Creek (Big Creek, Ontario)

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

  1. "Deer Creek". Canadian Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.

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