Algoma Highlands Conservancy

Discover the beauty of King Mountain and Robertson Cliffs.

Photo credit: Tammy Fiegehen

Ebare Tract and AHC map

332 Acres Protected

AHC purchased 332 acres of land from the Ebare family on the east side of King Mountain. This Ebare Tract provides:


  • key habitat for threatened species
  • protection from logging
  • a safe zone from wind turbine development


Stewardship Endowment Campaign

To raise the necessary funds for the purchase and maintenance of the Ebare Tract, this campaign aims to raise $320,000.

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Membership

By becoming a member, you play a direct role in providing the AHC with a dependable source of funding that allows us to continue operations, take on new projects and develop innovative approaches to conservation, environmental education, research and silent sport recreation in the Algoma Highlands. It is through donations and AHC membership fees that the Conservancy’s work is possible! Did we mention the perks that come with it too?

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News & Events

Ebare Tract
By Jay Kerr 12 Oct, 2023
AHC has received $130,000 in funding through the Government of Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program towards its recent acquisition of the Ebare Tract.
By Jay Kerr 11 Sep, 2023
Autumn Glory Guided Hike 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 
By Jay Kerr 02 May, 2023
Located 40 km north of Sault Ste Marie, this 332 acre parcel of land completes the Algoma Highland Conservancy’s acquisition of the entire western portion of the King Mountain massif. This land, formerly owned by Lorny and Julie Ebare, was recently purchased by the AHC to bring our landholdings to over 3,300 acres. Robertson Cliffs, King Mountain, and now the Ebare Tract, provide key habitat for migratory birds, including the threatened Canada warbler, who cross the Great Lakes and nest in the mixed forests of maple-yellow birch forests. This combined protected area provides habitat to both globally, federally and provincially designated species at risk including the little brown bat, West Virginia white butterfly, black ash, alpine dot lichen, and yellow banded bumble bee. Our forests are secured from logging for 100 years with our carbon credit certification; current holdings including the newly acquired Ebare Tract sequester over 335,000 tons of CO₂ yearly, contributing to Canada’s net-zero emission goal by 2050. Please consider a donation to help us protect and care for the Algoma Highlands.
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Robertson Cliffs

Photo credit: Tammy Fiegehen

About Us

The Algoma Highlands Conservancy is a not-for-profit corporation established to protect the beauty and ecological integrity of King Mountain and Robertson Cliffs, a ~1200-ha area 30 km north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Our lands offer an extensive network of trails that are open year-round for non-motorized recreational use. Our educational activities are aimed at promoting conservation and enjoyment of this local treasure. Our research activities are focused on obtaining a better understanding of local ecosystems and how they are affected by human activities. 

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Norm’s Cabin

For any outdoor enthusiast, there are few places more serene or ideally situated than Norm’s cabin. Located on the shores of a remote and secluded bay of Bone Lake, you may not even need to venture off the front deck or balcony to see moose, bald eagles, a pileated woodpecker or a mother merganser and her skittering brood of youngsters. Come to Norm’s and experience first-hand the haunting cry of the loons in summer, or perhaps the howl of wolves on a crisp winter night.

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Outside view of Norm's Cabin, a 1.5 story cabin with peaked roof.

Foster a Forest

Help the AHC protect and conserve the unique beauty and ecological wonders of King Mountain, Robertson Cliffs and surrounding area by participating in our "Foster a Forest" program!

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Our Four Principles

1

Conservation

Conserve ecological integrity of the Algoma Highlands.

2

Silent-Sports Recreation

Facilitate low-impact recreational activities to foster appreciation.

3

Environmental Research

Promote knowledge and understanding of protected ecosystems.

4

Environmental Education

Enhance public awareness and appreciation of our environment.

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