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The Island Lake Ice Fishing Derby is Back!

Get ready to REEL in a big one at the annual Island Lake Ice Fishing Derby, February 11-20!

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Celebrate leadership and outstanding environmental efforts. Nominate an individual, business or organization today!

Ignite the Night at our Parks

Experience the bright side of winter after dark at Island Lake and Terra Cotta. Enjoy winter activities, warm up by the fire and enjoy the twinkling lights!

Board walk, surrounded by forest on a sunny day.

All About Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Learn about the history of Rattray Marsh and how it became the beautiful protected space it is today.

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

Nominate someone for a Conservation Award

Celebrate leadership and outstanding environmental efforts. Nominate an individual, business or organization today!

Ignite the Night at our Parks

Experience the bright side of winter after dark at Island Lake and Terra Cotta. Enjoy winter activities, warm up by the fire and enjoy the twinkling lights!

Board walk, surrounded by forest on a sunny day.

All About Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Learn about the history of Rattray Marsh and how it became the beautiful protected space it is today.

River & Streams

Normal

Lake Ontario Shoreline

Normal

Low Water Conditions

Level 1

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

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Water rippling underneath a stone bridge at Limehouse

Limehouse Conservation Area

View of the rolling hills and trees at the Cheltenham Badlands

The Cheltenham Badlands

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 Resource Management Area

A family walks along a trail in the fall.

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Couple canoeing on Island Lake

Island Lake Conservation Area

News & Blog

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Councillor Tom Adams re-elected Chair of CVC Board of Directors

Jan. 26, 2023

January 26, 2023 – Oakville Councillor Tom Adams was elected as Chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at …

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Ignite the Night

Jan. 26, 2023

Experience the Bright Side of Winter A mid-day stroll through nature does wonders for the mind, body and …

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Visit Credit Valley Parks After Dark at the Ignite the Night Event Series

Jan. 23, 2023

Experience the bright side of winter as Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosts Ignite the Night at Island Lake …

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Notice of Meeting to Approve the 2023 Non‐Matching Levy (2023 Budget)

Jan. 23, 2023

Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 139/96 (as amended by O.R. 106/98), notice is hereby given that Credit Valley Conservation …

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Upcoming Events

Ignite the Night at Terra Cotta CAFeb3

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

snow covered path in the trees with strung lights

Ignite the Night at Island Lake CAFeb3

Island Lake Conservation Area

Ignite the Night Plus at Terra Cotta CAFeb4

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

snow covered path in the trees with strung lights

Ignite the Night Plus at Island Lake CAFeb4

Island Lake Conservation Area

Ignite the Night at Terra Cotta CAFeb10

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

snow covered path in the trees with strung lights

Ignite the Night at Island Lake CAFeb10

Island Lake Conservation Area

Annual Island Lake Ice Fishing DerbyFeb11

Island Lake Conservation Area

Young trees in pots in a row.

Selecting the Right Trees for Your PropertyFeb16

Ignite the Night at Terra Cotta CAFeb17

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

snow covered path in the trees with strung lights

Ignite the Night at Island Lake CAFeb17

Island Lake Conservation Area

Ignite the Night Plus at Terra Cotta CAFeb18

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Ignite the Night at Terra Cotta CAFeb24

Terra Cotta Conservation Area