The Gillies Grove - Walk through it and you are passing through history!
Situated on the north-west corner of Arnprior, Gillies Grove is a rare remnant of the magnificent forest that once covered this region. It is one of the last such tracts of Old Growth in the province.
The Grove is a living natural resource, a complex ecosystem that has been evolving ever since the Champlain Sea left this region about 10,000 years ago.
The Grove's unique natural environment harbours multitudes of creatures, some quite rare and elusive. Scarlet Tanagers, Pileated Woodpeckers, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Barred Owls all call the Grove 'home'.

The Grove is also home to a rich array of plant life.  In spring, the forest floor is a living carpet of Hepaticas, Spring Beauties, Violets, and both Red and White Trilliums. In summer,  White Baneberry and Indian Pipe punctuate the lush green under-storey.
The Grove, nearly 45 acres of Old Forest is an irreplaceable resource that will enrich the lives of our children and many generations to come.

 Land Preservation Society of the Ottawa Valley  - 623-6145

McNamara Field Naturalists  -  623-3980