Ellacott Lookout is a viewing platform located on the edge of the Speed river which runs through Hespeler. The view from the lookout has become the iconic image for Hespeler and once visited it is clear why. The lookout provides benches and railing for safety and also has an extremely low platform that is right beside the lake.

This location is a recognized bird watching site and many come to take photos and view the many variety of bird that live on the lakes surface. The close up nature of this viewing platform allows for an engaging experience that is asking you too view it as you like. Whether it be through the upper platform or the shore one, the Ellacott Lookout is a view that will stick in your mind like a photograph and is a perfect depiction of Hespeler as a town.

This view is located directly beside the Speed River, from the view you are able to see the the many varieties of birds which call the river a home. It is a recognized bird watching site and is renowned for its abundance of life that the Ellacott Lookout views directly over. If you are looking for a spot that is well maintained and will remain a safe ecological spot, then the Ellacott Lookout is the perfect spot where plant and animal live is heavily valued.

Parks and Recreation and Culture, City of Cambridge

Ellacott Look out is a accessible site with curbs leading to the view over the waters edge. The view directly at the edge of the water has stairs, but anyone can get an amazing view from the viewing platform which is totally accessible.

GPS Co-ordinates

Longitude: -80.303714

Latitude: 43.4368776

Some Speed River Birds

Snow Goose

Wood Duck

Mallard

Wild Turkey

Great Blue Heron

And many more ....