Rockwood Conservation Area

The Rockwood Conservation Area, also known as Rockwood Park, is a moderate estimated protection zone arranged in Rockwood, Ontario, Canada. Open tasks keep running between May 1 and the principal Sunday following Thanksgiving. A little induction expense is required to get to the recreation center, however people or gatherings may buy an enrollment that enables access to the eleven parks worked by the Grand River Conservation Authority. It is a famous goal for some nearby occupants, with more than 65,000 supporters going to each year to appreciate the land attractions of the recreation center, and in addition the noteworthy remnants of the Rockwood Woolen Mills.

Situated in Rockwood, Ontario and arranged a short separation from the city of Guelph, this preservation zone is on the two sides of the Eramosa River and is a focal area inside Southern Ontario. The adjacent Highway 401 and Highway 7 enables this preservation zone to be effectively available from some of Southern Ontario's significant urban areas, for example, Toronto. The Rockwood Woolen Mill was set up in 1867 by siblings John Richard, Thomas, and Joseph Harris, and their brother by marriage Thomas Wetherald. The firm promoted in distributions in adjacent urban areas, for example, Guelph, Milton, and Georgetown. The business flourished. Throughout the years, the factory was fueled by the water of the Eramosa River, hydro, and steam.