The Boyd Conservation Area is part of the Government of Ontario greenbelt program to protect the environment. It is a moderate-size park which offers facilities for numerous outdoor activities. The park is situated in the Humber River valley, in Woodbridge, Ontario. Public operations run between late April and early October, and are funded in part by nominal fees to access the park. Optionally, individuals or families may acquire a membership, which provides access to a number of parks operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. There are several rivers in the world called the Humber River: Humber River, England, on the eastern coast Humber River, Newfoundland, near Corner Brook in Canada Humber River, Toronto The one in England flows southward from the North Sea for 121 km. ... Woodbridge is not to be confused with Woodridge, Ontario, a place near Ottawa, Ontario Woodbridge is a medium sized town (2001 pop. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Area 1,076,395 km² (4th)  - Land 917,741 km²  - Water 158,654 km² (14. ... April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ...

In the summer, it is a popular destination for local residents to enjoy a picnic; businesses may also reserve one of 19 sites in the park for corporate picnics, including a few which have sheltered areas. Bocce courts, volleyball and basketball courts, and children's playgrounds are found within the park for the benefit of families and youth groups. In contemporary usage, picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors, ideally, taking place in a beautiful landscape. ...

Bird watching and nature hiking are very popular in Boyd Conservation Area.

External Links

• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Boyd Conservation Area (http://www.trca.on.ca/parks_and_attractions/places_to_visit/boyd/)
• York tourism - Boyd Conservation Area (http://www.yorktourism.com/Nature/Default.htm)
• Green Tourism Association - Boyd Conservation Area (http://greentourism.ca/listing.php?catID=32&listID=11263&view=nav&PHPSESSID=9e4b9c4e472056e010a113afc9394611)