Park Advisories

Open during operating hours

Reservations Recommended

• Reservations can now be made up to 14 days in advance here.
  • Same day online reservations not available.

Open during operating hours

Trail Status

• While construction of the linear works for the Erin Wastewater System Project and restoration is ongoing, the trail will be open to the public. Sections of the trail are now closed until approximately September 2027. The CVC-owned portion of the ECT between 6^th Line and Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh and the portion between Main Street, Erin Village to Cataract Road, Town of Caledon will remain open during construction. For more information on project timelines and construction updates, visit the Town of Erin’s Wastewater System Project webpage at erinwastewater.ca.

Open during operating hours

Lake Conditions

• Calm conditions; all watercraft permitted. Green Flag.

Facilities

• The washroom facility in parking lot P4 is temporarily closed.
• The washroom facility in parking lot P1 remains open.

Sales and Rentals

• Paddlecraft rentals are available online here.
  • It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for weekends.
• Walk-in Paddlecraft rentals are available, weather permitting.
• Picnic facility rentals are available. Reservations can be made here.

Station 1-3 on the Lakeside Trail is Closed until September 4th, 2026

• We are working on improvements to the park.  Station 1 – 3 on the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail (orange trail on the map) will be closed for boardwalk replacement from Monday, February 23rd to Friday September 4th, 2026. Trail access at 4th Avenue and Hwy 10 will remain open for visitors. 
• The Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail will not be a loop trail during this closure and you will have to retrace your steps to get back to the place you started from. Please plan accordingly. 

Activities

• Fishing is open.
  • Panfish, Northern Pike and Bass are in season.
    • Bass is catch and release only.
• Live bait from outside the conservation area is not permitted.
• Electric trolling motor boats permitted. No gas motors.

Tales on the Trail

• “Nibi’s Water Song” by Sunshine Tenasco is currently on display.

Island Lake Bass Derby

• The 16th Annual Bass Fishing Derby will be taking place from July 11 to 12, 2026.
• Island Lake will be opening at 5:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday to accommodate Derby Participants.
• Registration in person will open at 5:30 AM at Island Lake Conservation Area.
• The leaderboard is available here.

Open during operating hours

Parking

• Parking is only available at Marie Curtis Park located at 2 Forty Second St., Etobicoke.
• There is no parking at the conservation area.
• Visitors must enter and exit through Marie Curtis Park.

Activities

• Cycling and hiking from the accessible Waterfront Trail; hiking and birdwatching from smaller paved trails and boardwalks.
• Please note that swimming, fishing, and other water activities are not permitted.

Open during operating hours

Lake Conditions

• Calm conditions; all watercraft permitted. Green Flag. 

Sales and Rentals

• Walk-in canoe and fishing kayak rentals are available, weather permitting.
• Canoe and fishing kayak rentals are available online here.
  • It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for weekends.
• Kayaks and one stand up paddleboard are available for rent through Paddle On Demand and the Share Kayak app.
  • Because of cellular reception at Ken Whillans, it is recommended to download the Share Kayak app before arriving at the park.

Activities

• Fishing is open.
  • Panfish, Northern Pike and Bass are in season.
    • Bass is catch and release only.
• Live bait from outside the conservation area is not permitted.

Open during operating hours

Park Status

• Please consider visiting on weekdays or early mornings/late afternoons on weekends and holidays. 
• Please stay off the arch at the mill ruins; the infrastructure is not suitable or safe for people to stand on.

Open during operating hours

Trail Status

• Region of Peel construction work on the new pump station at the Silver Birch entrance is currently underway. The trail access from Silver Birch (Station 15 on the map) is closed to the public. Please use an alternate access to the conservation area. For inquiries about this project, please contact the Region of Peel at [email protected].

See Frequently Asked Questions About Rattray Marsh

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Open during operating hours

Parking may not be available during peak visitation. Avoid visiting on weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Open during operating hours

Sales and Rentals

• Picnic facility rentals are available. Reservations can be made here.

Tales on the Trail

Open during operating hours

Dogs off leash reminder

• Keep all dogs on leash while visiting.