Situated alongside Lake St. Clair, Ruscom Shores Conservation Area is an attractive natural marshland area with a well-managed trail ideal for some outdoor enjoyment and tranquility.

This quaint 120 acre Conservation Area, designated an Environmentally Significant Area, is great for peaceful walks and nature viewing. Ruscom Shores is a perfect for spotting shorebirds, waterfowl and other spring migrants, as well as many prairie plants.

Recreation Activities Available

Ruscom Shores Conservation Area is an ideal location for:

Hiking	Bird Watching	Picnicking	Skiing

Facilities

• Parking
• Viewing tower
• Portable Washroom Facilities

Conservation Area Facts

• Ruscom Shores represents one of only two marshes still in existence on Essex County's north shoreline (along with Tremblay Beach Conservation Area). This area also supports a habitat restoration area, which includes a tallgrass prairie site, was completed in 2001.

Ruscom Shores Trail Map

Opening Times & Fees

Directions & Map

Follow County Road 2 at the northeast end of the county to Surf Club Drive, east of the town of Deerbrook. Take Surf Club north to the Ruscom Shores parking lot.