Explore Near Maitland Shores is a visitor guide to places and activities around Dunnville, Port Maitland and Haldimand County. This edition looks at Byng Island Conservation Area, a Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) site in Dunnville.
What to know about Byng Island
Byng Island gives visitors access to a large natural area of forest, wetlands, creeks and river shoreline. The GRCA lists camping, boating, fishing, swimming and other outdoor activities there. Facilities and activities can vary by date, so check the authority’s current status before setting out.
See the GRCA’s Byng Island page for location, facilities, maps and booking information. Its listed address is 4969 Haldimand Road 20, Dunnville.
Seasonal timing matters
The GRCA currently lists Byng Island’s operating season as May 1 to October 15. That means its 2026 season has ended as of October 17, 2026. The large outdoor pool has a shorter season: the GRCA’s 2026 notice said it was scheduled to run from June 20 through September 7, weather permitting. For a future visit, confirm opening dates and individual activity hours with the GRCA; they can change from year to year and with conditions.
Before driving over, check the GRCA activity status page for current access and any closures. Some activities have separate hours or capacity limits.
Make it part of a Dunnville-area stay
Byng Island is one option for a future outdoor day in the Dunnville area. If your plans also include camping near Port Maitland, Maitland Shores RV Park Resort is at 659 Port Maitland Road, where the Grand River meets Lake Erie. Visit our camping page for resort information and contact us directly for current details.
Byng Island Conservation Area is operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority. Maitland Shores is an independent nearby resort; check each organization for its own access, fees, bookings and rules.