Nothing beats walking through a forest. I often find myself with a permanent smile on my face. You will love a visit to Lemoine Point Conservation Area located in the west end of Kingston, Ontario.
I would just about be safe enough to guarantee that no matter what route you choose, you will no doubt find wild life. I have never seen wild turkeys up close so this was a rare treat for me. Deer crossing across the footpath in the woods is a typical sighting in this hybrid trail (urban/suburban) retreat.
I've taken an interest and found some joy bringing a bag of shelled peanuts with me when I go for walks up until recently where there's been some controversy about the intervention of people feeding wildlife. This makes me sad that I can't do it anymore because I might stand the threat of a by-law enforcement officer to hand out a hefty fine which is what has been going on from time to time.
Lemoine Point Conservation area has a wide variety of terrain other than forested areas. In over over 350 acres of land mass, there are marshlands, fields and grassy areas for barbeques and picnic tables. There is also over 2.5 km of shoreline which is perfect for sunsets!
Historically, this spot of land was part of over 3400 acres which was granted to a Johan Jost Herkimer (a Loyalist) in the late 1700s for his service to the Crown during the American Revolution. Jost also received over 2 acres in the village of downtown Kingston.
The Herkimer family kept the land until they sold it to Captain William Lemoine in 1836 until it passed hands again eventually acquired by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority.
I loved it here, and know you will too.
Happy trails
