There are many sites to access Lake Ontario; here are some nearby ones that offer good views of wildlife habitat.

Hamilton Region

• Northeast Harbour Shoreline: see waterfowl year-round, accessed via Eastport Drive underneath the Burlington Skyway (park at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters).
  
  
• Toll Gate Ponds and Van Wagner's Ponds: at the southeast end of the Skyway, these near-shore ponds provide resting and nesting areas for migrating and resident shorebirds. Access is via Eastport Drive and Van Wagner's Beach Road respectively.
  
  
• Woodland Cemetery: waterfowl and other birds can be seen from this area which overlooks Hamilton Harbour and Carroll's Bay.
  
  
• Valens Conservation Area, Hamilton Conservation Authority: the Valens Reservoir is here where you can find migrating shorebirds and ducks.
  
  
• Christie Lake, Christie Conservation Area: another reservoir with trails around its margin and managed wildlife areas.
  
  
• Binbrook Reservoir/Lake Niapenco, Glanbrook: take Hwy 20 from the Q.E.W., turn west at Kirk Rd., going past the village of Binbrook, and then south on Harrison Rd. to entrance.

Spotted Sandpiper at Pier 24. Photo by Barry Cherriere.

Outside the Hamilton Region

• Mountsberg Reservoir, Mountsberg Conservation Area (Conservation Halton): this reservoir was created when Bronte Creek was dammed to prevent flooding and to regulate stream flow. It is surrounded by marshland — home to many birds and amphibians. From Hwy 6 or Guelph Line take Campbellville Rd to Milburough Rd and go north 1 km to entrance.
  
  
• Crawford Lake, Crawford Lake Conservation Area (Conservation Halton): boardwalks surround this unique meromictic lake, also the site of a 15th century Iroquoian village. Located at Steeles Ave. and Guelph Line, 5 km south of Hwy 401.