A proposed Deacon Escarpment to Foy ParkTrailgoogle map KHR crown land and county forests North Algona and Wilberforce crown land and county forests Ottawa Valley Naturalist Guide - Deacon Foy Provincial ParkLocated on Red Rock Road across Round Lake from Bonnechere Park, the 148-ha Foy Park is one of the last undeveloped sections of natural shoreline on the lake. Eight forest communities are protected within the Park including remnants of the Hemlock-White Pine and Hemlock-White Cedar forests which once covered large portions of Renfrew County. In addition to an expansive sand beach, significant earth science features within Foy Park include a water-cut terrace and exposed varved clays: both relic lake features. Although currently limited to minimal public use (hiking, bird watching and some boating traffic), Foy Park presents numerous development opportunities reflecting the ever-increasing tourism and recreation features of the Ottawa Valley. Escarpment access (Tramore and Kilby rds. intersection)The proposed trail would follow the escarpment ridge northwards to Foy Park a distance of approx. 10 km (see map) |