Stay up-to-date with the Latest Park Advisories
We provide regular updates about park conditions. Review this page before your visit for the latest updates. For more information, review our visitor rules.
Closed
Park Status
- The park is closed for the season and will reopen May 2025. No entry is permitted.
Activities
- Trout Fishing is closed for the season in Zone 16 – effective October 1st.
- Fishing will not be permitted at Belfountain for the rest of the operating season.
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 closed to the public. Sections of the trail are now closed for approximately 22 months lasting until June 2025. The CVC-owned portion of the ECT between 6th Line and Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh and the portion between 10th Line, 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.
- Upgrades to existing Town of Erin stormwater infrastructure on the Elora Cataract Trailway will be underway shortly. Sections of the trail between the western limit of the Erin Glen Subdivision and 10th Line will be closed for approximately 6 months from May 27th to November, 2024. In addition, the parking lot located at 235 Daniel Street, Erin will be closed to vehicular parking during this time. The portion of the ECT between Main Street and Erin District High School, and the trailway East of 10th Line will remain open during construction. For inquiries about this project, please contact the following: Town of Erin at [email protected] Francesco Perri, Project Supervisor at [email protected] or Luis Correia, Senior Director at [email protected]
Open during operating hours
Online Admission and Park Passes
- Visitors must purchase general admission tickets online seven days a week, and can be purchased here. Reservations are not available.
- Please purchase tickets in advance as reception in some parks makes processing payment difficult.
- An online ticket can be used for any one date between April 27 and December 19, 2024.
- To purchase a ticket, login or create a Credit Valley Parks account. Once logged in, choose Admission from the menu at the top of the page and choose the park you wish to visit.
- Parks passes can be purchased online at cvc.ca/parkspass.
Lake Use Closed
- Lake use is closed for the season; this includes the watercraft storage area and boat launch.
- Shoreline fishing will remain available.
Facilities
- Washrooms: The middle stall flush washroom in parking lot P1 is open. The vault toilet on the north shore of the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail is open. All other washrooms are closed.
- The accessible washroom button at parking lot P1 is out of service.
- Park Store: Closed for the season.
- Gatehouse: Closed for the season.
Trail Status
- Trail conditions are damp due to rainfall. Proper footwear is recommended.
Activities
- Shoreline fishing permitted from the southern shore only; no fishing from the north shore, any bridges and the Crane Gathering Space.
Winter Programming
- Winter programming will start in the new year when conditions exist.
- Ice fishing, ice huts, skating, snowshoeing.
Sales and Rentals
- Watercraft rentals are closed for the season.
Tales on the Trail
- ‘Young Artist Showcase’ is currently on display.
Open during operating hours
Lake Use Closed
- Lake use is closed; this includes the boat launch.
- Shoreline fishing will remain available.
Park Status
- Online admission tickets required, and can be purchased here. Visitors may purchase general admission tickets online seven days a week. Reservations are not available.
- Please purchase tickets in advance as reception in some parks makes processing payment difficult.
- An online ticket can be used for any one date between April 27 and November, 30 2024.
- To purchase a ticket, login or create a Credit Valley Parks account. Once logged in, choose Admission from the menu at the top of the page and choose the park you wish to visit.
- Washrooms are closed for the season.
Sales and Rentals
- Park Store is closed for the season.
- Live bait from outside the Conservation Area is not permitted.
Activities
- Trout Fishing is closed for the season in Zone 16 – effective October 1st.
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].
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Last updated on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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.
Last updated on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Open during operating hours
Park Status
- Visitors must purchase general admission tickets online seven days a week, and can be purchased here. Reservations are not available.
- Please purchase tickets in advance as reception in some parks makes processing payment difficult.
- An online ticket can be used for any one date between April 27 and December 19, 2024.
- To purchase a ticket, login or create a Credit Valley Parks account. Once logged in, choose Admission from the menu at the top of the page and choose the park you wish to visit.
- Parks passes can be purchased online at cvc.ca/parkspass.
Facilities
- Washrooms: Open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. A port-a-let will be available in parking lot P1 during operating hours.
- Park Store: Closed for the season.
- Gatehouse: Closed for the season.
Trail Status
- Trail conditions are dry. Proper footwear is recommended.
Winter Programming
- Winter programming will start in the new year when conditions exist.
- Cross – country skiing, snowshoeing, and skating rinks.
Tales on the Trail
- “Bear For Breakfast” by Robert Munsch is currently on display.
Open during operating hours
Parking
- The parking lot for the northern section of Upper Credit (off of Townline in Orangeville) will be closed until November 14th due to road closures.
Dogs off leash reminder
- Keep all dogs on leash while visiting.