Park Advisories

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We provide regular updates about park conditions. Review this page before your visit for the latest updates. For more information, review our visitor rules.

Park
Status

Visitors Welcome

Visitors are welcome.

Open during operating hours

Park Hours Change

  • Terra Cotta will be open from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM until March 31st. Starting April 1st Terra Cotta will be open from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Sales and Rentals

  • Please note that admission tickets are available online or over the phone only from Monday to Friday. Please purchase your tickets in advance here or call us at 1-800-367-0890 to make your purchase. Admission tickets will be available in-person on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays. Credit Valley Parks passholders are not required to purchase a ticket.

Trail Status

  • Trails are wet, muddy and snowy in some areas. Proper footwear and aids such as crampons are recommended.  Please dress appropriately for trail conditions.
  • Ski trails are closed.

Activities

  • 2024 picnic reservations are now available to book.  Available dates range from May 4 – October 27, 2024. Reservations can be made here.
  • Snowshoeing is closed.
  • Kicksledding is closed.
  • Skating is closed.
  • Cross country skiing is closed.

Trail Closure from January 5th to March 31st, 2024

Bruce Trail Users

Access to the Bruce Trail is closed at the west entry at 10th Line of Terra Cotta Conservation Area where the main trail meets the Terra Cotta Side Trail to the East and the Credit Valley Footpath to the West. There are no reroutes for this section of the trail, you will need to turn back. Terra Cotta Conservation Area will not be accessible at the 10th Line entrance. The closure is expected to take place from January 5th to April 21st, 2024 to accommodate the construction of a new bridge at this site.

Terra Cotta CA Visitors

The Graydon Trail between stations 20 and 21 is closed from January 5th to April 21st, 2024 to accommodate the construction of a new bridge at this site. There are no reroutes for this section of the trail, you will need to turn back. Terra Cotta Conservation Area will not be accessible at the 10th Line entrance.

Map of Trail Closure Area

Tales on the Trail

  • O Canada, I Love Maple Syrup by Aine Moorad is currently on display.

Special Events

  • Celebrate Maple Season:
    • Family events: cvc.ca/maplesyrup
      • Sugarbush Wagon Rides:  Great for kids ages 12 and under to explore the sugarbush after a fun wagon ride on Terra Cotta Lane! Join us on April 13th.
    • More Fun Experiences: cvc.ca/mapleseason
      • Lamplight – Maple Syrup After Dark: Enjoy live music and maple-themed food and drink in the illuminated sugarbush!  Join us April 6th.
      • Sap to Syrup – A Maple Syrup Making Experience: Make your own bottle of maple syrup in the sugar shack! Join us April 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th.

Facilities

  • The Bruce Trail Rest Site is closed from January 2nd-April 21st due to a trail closure.
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024
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