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Pittock Reservoir

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Part of the Pittock Conservation Area, the Pittock Dam and Reservoir were completed in 1967. Beach facilities include picnic areas, BBQs, washrooms, beach volleyball courts and a playground. Visitors may fish (for perch, bass, and pike) and boating is allowed though restrictions apply. Canoe rentals are available.There is also a 2km hiking trail nearby and over 250 campsites with access to hot showers. It is also home to the Oxford Sailing Club and the Woodstock Sea Cadets. As of Sept 2012 the water has been declared unsafe for swimming due to high levels of bacteria.

Water Quality

No water quality data is available.
Water quality information provided by Swim Guide with the support of RBC Royal Bank.

Watersheds

Lake Erie

Traditional Territories

Anishinaabeg
Attiwonderonk (Neutral)
Haudenosaunee

Treaties

Treaty 29, 1827
Treaty 3, 1792

Languages

Anishinaabe

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