Alfred Bog
| Alfred Bog | |
|---|---|
| Tourbière d'Alfred | |
| Location | Eastern Ontario, Canada |
| Nearest town | Alfred, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45°29′30″N 74°50′30″W / 45.49167°N 74.84167°W |
| Area | 10,200 acres (41 km2) |
| Governing body | Ontario Parks |
The Alfred Bog (French: Tourbière d'Alfred) is a domed peat bog in Eastern Ontario, Canada, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Alfred and 70 kilometres (43 mi) east of Ottawa. The bog is considered the largest high-quality bog in Southern Ontario, and was designated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources as a "Class 1 Wetland" and an "Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI)" in 1984. It is home to rare animal species and a healthy moose population.
The wetland, primarily consisting of bog as well as some marsh and swamp, is 10,200 acres (4,100 ha) in size of which 90% is protected as a provincial nature preserve, and planned to become a provincial park. The bog is accessible by a 273-metre (896 ft) long boardwalk.