Ken Whillans Resource Management Area

Visitor and parking capacity limits in effect to ensure physical distancing. Illegal parking subject to fines and towing.

Visitors must follow these guidelines or use at your own risk:

Practice physical distancing by staying two metres (six feet) apart
Stay on trails, stepping off only to allow others to pass
Yield to oncoming trail users when crossing bridges and boardwalks
Do not gather or arrange to meet family, friends or other groups
Visitors must limit group sizes to no more than 10 people while keeping two metres apart in accordance with provincial restrictions.
Keep pets on leash and clean up after them
Do not litter
Take all trash with you when leaving the property
Be mindful of wildlife and plant-life
Do not trespass on private property next to CVC trails
Respect the instructions provided by our dedicated staff
Bring your own hand sanitizer as there are limited hand-washing facilities available.

CVC is asking visitors to select the property closest to them to limit unnecessary travel. Staff will be limiting the number of visitors at each property to ensure safe physical distancing. Visitors are asked to limit their stay to ensure everyone can enjoy an experience in nature. Visitors should be prepared to turn back if a property is full. Illegal parking is subject to fines and towing.

Location

16026 Hurontario Street, Caledon L7C 2C5 (West side of Highway 10, two km north of Olde Base Line Road)

Contact us

(we are experiencing a high volume of calls, please leave a message if necessary)

Credit Valley Parks Visitor Services
Toll-free: 1-800-367-0890

Email: recreation@cvc.ca

Hours of Operation

subject to change, conditions permitting

(continued access is dependent of responsible park visitation and physical distancing practices. Park gates may be closed at any time of day if park capacity is reached.)

Summer (May 9 – Aug 16)
Seven days a week – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Late Summer (Aug 17 – Sep 7)
Seven days a week – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fall (Sep 8 – Oct 25)
Mon to Fri – daylight hours only
Sat, Sun, holidays – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Note for Fall hours at KW:
Rentals, watercraft access and concessions are only available on weekends and holidays. Online admission tickets are required for visits from Monday-Friday, unless you are a valid Conservation Parks Member.

No water access Monday to Friday.

General Admission Fees*

Adults: $5.75
Children (6-14): $2.65
Senior (60 and over): $4.43
Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people from the same household: $23.90
Members Free

* prices subject to HST

This park does not require a reservation, access is granted on a first come, first served basis. CVC is offering an online ticket service as a method of contactless payment only.

Facilities Notices:

Limited parking
Accessible parking available
Washrooms – OPEN
Water access – OPEN
Kayak and canoe rentals – AVAILABLE
- $20/ hr, $50/ day ($200 deposit required). No reservations. Limited quantities available.
Paddleboard rentals – AVAILABLE
- $10/ hr, $50/ day ($200 deposit required). No reservations. Limited quantities available.
Fishing rod rentals – AVAILABLE
- Free rentals through Tackle Share program ($20 deposit required). No reservations. Limited quantities available.
Picnic tables – NOT AVAILABLE
Worm sales and concessions – OPEN
Trails – OPEN

Permissible Activities:

Hiking
Dog walking (leashed dogs only)
Bird watching
Photography
Parking & access to the Caledon Trailway
- Cycling on the Caledon Trailway
Shore fishing – voluntary harvest limits apply
Fishing piers – limited access based on group size
Canoeing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding

Worms, where Ontario Fishing Regulations allow, will continue to be allowed as bait in CVC conservation areas, such as Ken Whillans Resource Management Area. CVC doesn’t allow harvesting of baitfish, frogs, leeches or crayfish in its conservation areas.

A valid Ontario Fishing licence is required for anyone between the ages of 18-64. More information on fishing is available at www.ontario.ca/fishing

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