Laurel Creek Conservation Area

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Laurel Creek Conservation Area
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Location Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates 43°29′11″N80°34′30″W / 43.48642°N 80.57513°W / 43.48642; -80.57513 Coordinates: 43°29′11″N80°34′30″W / 43.48642°N 80.57513°W / 43.48642; -80.57513
Operator Grand River Conservation Authority

Laurel Creek Conservation Area, or simply Laurel Creek, is a park located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [1] [2] The park is owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). [1] [2] Laurel Creek is open year-round and offers several outdoor activities, such as swimming, campsites, picnic tables, and playgrounds. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Laurel Creek". Grand River Conservation Authority . 2021-01-19. Archived from the original on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
  2. 1 2 3 "Laurel Creek Conservation Area (GRCA)". Explore Waterloo Region. Retrieved 2021-01-20.