The canopy of trees has become home to many native bird species, the brooks and streams that circulate into Gould Lake are teeming with animal life, with the lake itself a haven for numerous fish and amphibian species, water insects and invertebrates, as well as being a draw for the region’s human population, especially during the warm summer months.
From 1967 to 1973, Cataraqui Conservation steadily acquired the land that would demarcate Gould Lake Conservation Area from local landowners, turning the sprawling property into the natural gem and renowned four-seasons recreational retreat that it has become for generations of residents and visitors alike