Park Advisories

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Facilities

• Reservations can now be made up to 14 days in advance here.

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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 until approximately September 2027. The CVC-owned portion of the ECT between 6^th Line and Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh and the portion between 10^th 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.

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Lake Conditions

GREEN FLAG – Calm to Light Wind.  All watercraft permitted.

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. 

Trail Status

• Trails are wet and muddy in some sections. Proper footwear is recommended.

Activities

• Fishing is open.
  • Panfish and Northern Pike are in season. Bass is closed until the fourth Saturday in June.
• Live bait from outside the conservation area is not permitted.
• Electric trolling motor boats permitted. No gas motors.

Tales on the Trail

• “Watch it Grow” by Barbara Reid is currently on display.

Island Lake Bass Derby

• The 16th Annual Bass Fishing Derby will be taking place from July 11 to 12, 2026.
• Registration is now open with early bird pricing available until July 2nd.
• Registration can be completed here.

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Notice of Upcoming Trail Closures

• Beginning the week of June 8, we will be completing line painting on the trails at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.
• The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and visitors can expect rolling trail closures.
• All affected areas will be fully closed to the public during the week, re-opening Fridays at 5 p.m. and on weekends.
• We anticipate the project will occur in three phases and take three weeks to complete.

Daily Trail Closures Due to Line Painting

The following trails are closed due to line painting:

• Station 4 to 10 on the Waterfront Trail
• Songbird Summit
• Kingfisher Way

Numbered station markers can be found on the map here.

During the closure period, there will be no access to this section of trails. Please plan accordingly and check back daily for up to date closures.

We thank you for your patience as we continue to finalize trail work at this newly opened park.

Open during operating hours

Lake Conditions

• Green Flag- Calm to light wind.  All Watercraft Permitted.

Sales and Rentals

• Walk-in Paddle craft rentals are available, weather permitting.
• Paddle craft rentals are available online here.
  • It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for weekends.

Trail Status

• Trails are currently wet with muddy sections. Proper footwear is recommended.

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.

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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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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

Park Hours

• The gatehouse will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Tickets can be purchased online or on site during this time. From 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. online payment is required. Visit cvcparks.ca to purchase admission online. 
• Ticket are available for purchase on site all day Friday – Sunday. 
• Admission is prohibited 30 minutes before the posted closing time. 

Trail Status

• Trails are wet and muddy in some sections. Proper footwear is recommended.

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.