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Park Advisories

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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Parent and child fishing at the end of a pond

Ken Whillans Conservation Area

At Full Capacity

The park has reached full capacity. No admittance permitted at this time. Visitors arriving at the gate will be turned away. Please check back later or check another location.

Open during operating hours

Lake Conditions

  • Calm conditions; all watercraft permitted. Green Flag.

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Park Hours Change

  • Tuesday, September 8 to Sunday, October 25, 2026 hours:
    • Monday to Thursday open during daylight hours only, online payment required.
    • Friday to Sunday and holidays open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Park store and rentals will be open Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Paddle Pod rentals are open daily and personal boats are permitted during operating hours.
    • Washrooms open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fall Colours

  • 70 per cent colour change: fall colours are close to peak.

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Sales and Rentals

  • Walk-in canoe and fishing kayak rentals are available, weather permitting on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
    • The last available rental time is 4:30p.m.
  • 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.

Park Merchandise is Now Available!

  • Introducing the new Credit Valley Parks Collection for Ken Whillans. Products are available at the Shop:
  • Apparel
  • Drinkware
  • Stickers
  • Patches

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Last updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026
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