Backus Heritage Conservation Area

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Backus Heritage Conservation Area provides a scenic and serene journey into nature, whether you’re up to go hiking, camping, fishing, swimming or simply for a casual visit. The camp offers a vast array of campgrounds and even the historic Backhouse Grist Mill, Backus Homestead, and other local heritage buildings dating back to the late 1700s.

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