Binbrook Conservation Area information

Binbrook Conservation Area Information

For information about Binbrook Conservation Area, hours of operation, rates, its services or renting of pavilions for family picnics or functions, please reference the links below, or call the park office 905-692-3228.

Binbrook Conservation Area

Glanbrook Conservation Committee

Binbrook Observing Site Information

Observing site #1 GPS: 43.100506N, 79.835561W

Park entrance:

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Check the observing notes on the Activities page for details

From Stoney Creek:

Take Hwy 20, which turns into Hwy 56 N. past Binbrook to Kirk Rd.
Turn Right on Kirk Rd.
Turn left (south) after about 1 Km onto Harrison Rd.
Go about 1 Km to park entrance on the right-hand (west) side of the road.
We set up at the far end, left (south) side of the park.

From Haldimand, Brantford:

Take Hwy 56. N. to Kirk Rd.
Turn LEFT onto Kirk Rd
Turn left (south) after about 1 Km onto Harrison Rd.
Go about 1 Km to park entrance on the right-hand (west) side of the road.
We set up at the far end, left (south) side of the park.

Note: #2 site is no longer used.
For an alternate that is available anytime, we often use the parking lot and small open park off Tyneside Rd. An HAA membership is not required to use this location.
Tyneside location
Tyneside location GPS: 43.113463N, 79.879952W

For information about the HAA or member observing at Binbrook:

Steve Germann 905-333-6472 cell 289-259-2277 or observing@amateurastronomy.org

Hint:
When approaching other stargazers in your car at night, turn off your headlights to prevent deterioration of their coveted nightvision. Most newer cars will shut off the headlamps if the parking brake is depressed lightly (to the first notch). The car will still move but DO NOT leave the brake on for long periods or you could wear out the brake. Use this technique at your own risk (you did not hear it from us).

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