Credit Valley Conservation | Protecting Nature in the Credit River Watershed

Discover vibrant fall colours, seasonal events, outdoor adventures and special offers across our parks this autumn.

Get Inspired by Nature

Save 20% off a Parks Pass this fall

Make the most of the season with a discounted Park Pass and enjoy access to your favourite fall experiences. Sale valid until October 25.

A park visitor in a kayak at Island Lake Conservation Area.

Save 20% on Your Next Paddle Adventure

Enjoy 20% off canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals at Ken Whillans and Island Lake Conservation Areas from September 18 to October 25. Excludes the Paddle Pod.

Growth and Protecting our Natural Spaces

Take the Watershed Plan Survey

Help shape the future of the Credit River Watershed. Share your feedback to help guide a new Watershed Plan that protects the river, natural areas and communities for generations to come.

River & Streams

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Lake Ontario Shoreline

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Low Water Conditions

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Learn more about ﬂood warning & forecasting View water levels & precipitation in real-time

Get Inspired by Nature

Save 20% off a Parks Pass this fall

Make the most of the season with a discounted Park Pass and enjoy access to your favourite fall experiences. Sale valid until October 25.

A park visitor in a kayak at Island Lake Conservation Area.

Save 20% on Your Next Paddle Adventure

Enjoy 20% off canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals at Ken Whillans and Island Lake Conservation Areas from September 18 to October 25. Excludes the Paddle Pod.

Growth and Protecting our Natural Spaces

Take the Watershed Plan Survey

Help shape the future of the Credit River Watershed. Share your feedback to help guide a new Watershed Plan that protects the river, natural areas and communities for generations to come.

River & Streams

Normal

Lake Ontario Shoreline

Normal

Low Water Conditions

Normal

Learn more about ﬂood warning & forecasting View water levels & precipitation in real-time

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Upper Credit River surrounded by trees with fall colours

Upper Credit Conservation Area

Boardwalk surrounded by mature trees at Silver Creek

Silver Creek Conservation Area

Two park visitors sightseeing at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Water rippling underneath a stone bridge at Limehouse

Limehouse Conservation Area

Park visitor walking their dog on Elora Cataract Trailway.

Elora Cataract Trailway

Park visitors on bridge at Belfountain.

Belfountain Conservation Area

Parent and child fishing at the end of a pond

Ken Whillans Conservation Area

A family walks along a trail in the fall.

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Sunset at Island Lake

Island Lake Conservation Area

A paved asphalt trail curves through a grassy landscape beside a wooden fence, leading toward a lake.

Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

News & Blog

Managing Mosquitoes in the Credit River Watershed

Sep. 24, 2026

Tips on Living with Some of Summer’s Least Wanted Guests Mosquitoes are a familiar part of life in […]

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Rep Your Favourite Credit Valley Park

Sep. 11, 2026

Our New Collection Celebrates What Makes Each Park Unique There’s something special about having a connection to our […]

Common Moths in Your Backyard

Sep. 8, 2026

Tips and Tricks for Creating a Pollinator-friendly Yard and Garden Moths are important and effective pollinators. They are […]

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Transform Your Property with Sustainable Landscaping

Aug. 27, 2026

Sustainable Landscaping with Greening Corporate Grounds Sustainable landscaping projects have many benefits, but getting started can feel like a […]

Upcoming Events

People sitting on a covered wagon, being pulled by a tractor through a forest.

Fall Wagon Rides at Terra Cotta Conservation AreaOct10

October 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

People sitting on a covered wagon, being pulled by a tractor through a forest.

Fall Wagon Rides at Terra Cotta Conservation AreaOct11

October 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

People sitting on a covered wagon, being pulled by a tractor through a forest.

Fall Wagon Rides at Terra Cotta Conservation AreaOct12

October 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Mill Creek Trail Tree Planting (New Location)Oct17

October 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Mill Creek Trail between Raven and Gooseberry

An adult and a youth crouched by a tree recently planted.

Autumn Circle Tree PlantingOct17

October 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Autumn Circle

People sitting on a covered wagon, being pulled by a tractor through a forest.

Fall Wagon Rides at Terra Cotta Conservation AreaOct17

October 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Belfountain by NightOct17

October 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Belfountain Conservation Area

People sitting on a covered wagon, being pulled by a tractor through a forest.

Fall Wagon Rides at Terra Cotta Conservation AreaOct18

October 18 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

A group of people planting trees

Fallen Oak Park Tree PlantingOct24

October 24 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Fallen Oak Park

Belfountain by NightOct24

October 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Belfountain Conservation Area

A broomstick leaning against a tree

Weeds to Broomsticks: Cedarvale Park Invasive Plant RemovalOct25

October 25 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Cedarvale Park

A child watering a newly planted tree while wearing a halloween costume

Trick or Tree! Woodington Green Tree PlantingOct31

October 31 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Woodington Green