Spirit of the Lake

We’re excited to invite you to Spirit of the Lake, a new Indigenous art exhibition opening February 1, 2026 at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. This special exhibition celebrates the park’s rare meromictic lake, whose waters and sediments quietly hold centuries of life, memory, and change. From Indigenous perspectives, the lake is alive, carrying the stories of the land and the people who have lived in relationship with it.

Through this exhibition, you can explore the lake’s spirit and history in new ways. The gallery features the work of four talented Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island, along with an interactive holographic experience where you can learn from Elders, scientists, and our Conservation Halton staff about what makes Crawford Lake so unique.