Dams

DAMS IN THE SURROUNDING HILLS or CLOSE BY THE CITY OF ARMADALE

CHURCHMAN BROOK DAM - Churchman Brook Road, Bedfordale

Shady area with plenty of grass for the children to play.  There is also a playground.  Plenty of walk trails.

CANNING DAM

From Perth city centre, take Albany Highway towards Armadale. Just beyond the suburb of Kelmscott, turn left at traffic lights into Brookton Highway.  Follow the highway  to Roleystone, then turn right into Croyden Road. Follow the signs directly to Canning Dam, approximately 9km further.  The dam is approximately 33km from the city centre.

Barbeques and Picnics

A day out at Canning Dam combines scenic beauty with an interesting flavour of Western Australian History.

You will find plenty of picnic spots with gas-fired BBQs, a children's playground and a viewing platform overlooking the reservoir.

Walking Trails

Walking trails around the dam have been specially planned to take you past historic features such as the old contour channel and stilling chamber. The trails are well signposted and range from a short stroll to longer distances for the more energetic. 

Other walks lead across the dam wall and to signposted lookouts.

The area has abundant birdlife and early morning visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of kangaroos in the surrounding bush.

SERPENTINE DAM 

Shady areas in the carpark across the dam wall. Also attractive areas at the Serpentine pipehead dam.  Historic town of Jarrahdale is close by.