Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) (an agency of the provincial government) is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada with a jurisdiction covering 3,467 square kilometres (1,339 sq mi) over nine different watersheds. The TRCA operates a number of conservation areas in the Toronto region, including two within the City of Toronto limits:
- Black Creek Pioneer Village
- Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit)
- Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Park - a park linking City-owned Palace Pier Park and Humber Bay Park East on the south side of Marine Parade Drive to Park Lawn Road.
Read more about this topic: List Of Toronto Parks
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