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.
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Park Status
- Advanced reservations are available at Belfountain Conservation Area, allowing you to choose the best time to visit before you head to the park. A reservation holds your space at this popular and busy park.
- You may book a reservation online for up to two weeks in advance. You will be required to login or create your Credit Valley Parks account to complete the booking.
- Same day reservations are not available. First come first served parking and admission is available at the park every day when capacity allows, once it opens. Check back here for updated capacity.
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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 5 months from May 27th to October, 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]
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Lake Conditions
- Breezy, use caution on the lake. Yellow Flag.
Facilities
- The park store is open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays.
Activities
- Shoreline fishing permitted from the southern shore; no fishing from any bridges or the Crane Gathering Space.
Sales and Rentals
- Worms and Minnows are available for purchase. Live bait from outside the Conservation Area is not permitted.
- Fat Tire Bike rentals are currently unavailable until further notice.
- Watercraft rentals are available. Reservations can be made here.
- Stand-up paddleboard rentals are available. Reservations can be made here.
- 2024 picnic reservations are available to book. Available dates range from May 4 – October 27. Reservations can be made here
Special Events
- The 14th Annual Island Lake Bass Derby is happening on July 13 and 14 from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Trail Status
- Trails are a mix of dry and wet conditions. Proper footwear is recommended.
- On Tuesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 3, geotechnical work will be taking place along the Vicky Baron Lakeside Trail from Station 1-3, with workers and machines present along these sections of the trail. The trail will remain accessible to park visitors during this time.
Parking
- The Home Hardware parking lot is closed indefinitely for trail users. Vehicles will be towed.
Tales on The Trail
- Wildflower Beehives by Carolyn J. Morris is currently on display.
Open during operating hours
Lake Conditions
- Calm conditions. Green Flag.
Sales and Rentals
- Watercraft rentals are available. Reservations can be made here.
- Worms are available for purchase at Park Store. 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].
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Last updated on Monday, July 1, 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 Monday, July 1, 2024
Open during operating hours
Trail Status
- Trails are a mix of dry and wet conditions. Proper footwear is recommended.
Activities
- 2024 picnic reservations are now available to book. Available dates range from May 4 – October 27. Reservations can be made here.
Tales on the Trail
- Meet David Suzuki by Elizabeth MacLeod is currently on display.
Open during operating hours
Dogs off leash reminder
- Keep all dogs on leash while visiting.