Conservation Areas Visitor`s Guide 2013

Conservation Areas
VISITOR’S GUIDE
2013
Explore Our
CONSERVATION AREAS
Staff
MESSAGE
Welcome to Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC)
parks. We invite you to think of these areas as
your own. Please respect and enjoy these special
places as much as we do, while you relive fond
memories or make new ones. We encourage you
to experience the Credit River watershed, from
the shores of Lake Ontario to the headwaters at
Island Lake in Orangeville. Whether you like to fly
fish for Brown Trout or paddle a canoe, one of our
10 conservation areas has an opportunity for you.
While this guide will provide general information
about our parks, we invite you to explore them and
find your own piece of paradise. When you discover
how much you really love these conservation areas
(and we know you will), consider becoming a
member to enjoy savings all year.
Memberships are available from staff,
online at www.ourcredit.ca or
by phone at 1.800.367.0890.
ISLAND LAKE CA
UPPER CREDIT CA
Meet Our Friendly Staff
From left to right: Bill Lidster: Senior
Superintendent - Conservation Areas,
Yasmine Slater: Superintendent - Island
Lake CA, David Orr: Superintendent
- Ken Whillans RMA and Belfountain
CA, Sandy Camplin: Conservation
Areas Programming Assistant.
Rules and Regulations
CVC manages several thousand acres and
although each conservation area offers
different opportunities, there are a few rules
to follow to help protect these lands and our
visitors.
• Pets are welcome, but must be kept on
a leash of six feet or less at all times.
Remember to pick up after your pet.
• Fishing? If you are between the ages
of 18 and 64 you are required by law
to have a valid Ontario fishing licence.
• Although barbecues are allowed,
open fires are not permitted.
• NO LIQUOR or ALCOHOLIC beverages
are permitted within conservation areas.
• Please be courteous; excessive noise
and disruptive behaviour is
not permitted.
• Garbage and recycling stations are
located in each conservation area. Please
do not litter and use containers provided.
• The use of ATVs, snowmobiles, gas
powered motorboats or other motorized
all terrain vehicles is not permitted.
• To protect sensitive areas please stay
on designated trails. Do not go off trail.
• It is illegal to remove, destroy and/
or damage any plant (alive or dead),
animal, property or structure.
KEN WHILLANS RMA
ELORA CATARACT
TRAILWAY
BELFOUNTAIN CA
TERRA COTTA CA
SILVER
CREEK CA
LIMEHOUSE CA
• It is illegal to enter or remain in a
conservation area before or after
posted hours of operation.
• It is illegal to possess or
discharge firearms or fireworks
in conservation areas.
• Visitors must present a valid day
use permit or membership when
requested and may only enter from
designated points of entry.
Fines may be levied under the Conservation
Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27)
and Regulations as well as the Trespass to
Property Act (R.S.O. 1990, Chapter T.21).
CVC conservation areas may be under
video surveillance for security, health and
safety or research purposes. Use of any
personal information collected through video
surveillance is protected and restricted
through the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.M.56 as amended.
Have questions or something you are not sure
of? Please contact us at 1.800.367.0890 or
email [email protected].
MEADOWVALE CA
RATTRAY MARSH CA
Inside Our GUIDE
Ken Whillans
Resource Management Area
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Silver Creek
Conservation Area 20
Island Lake
Conservation Area
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Elora Cataract
Trailway 22
Terra Cotta
Conservation Area
10
Limehouse
Conservation Area
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Belfountain
Conservation Area
14
Rattray Marsh
Conservation Area
26
Upper Credit
Conservation Area
18
Meadowvale
Conservation Area
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Become a
MEMBER
By purchasing an “Our Credit” membership
you are entitled to unlimited access to our
parks, and discounts on rentals such as picnic
shelters, barbecues, canoes, kayaks, electric
motor boats, ice huts and snowshoes.
Family Membership for $100
• Admit up to six people to all 10
CVC conservation areas for one
year from date of purchase.
• Use one of two licence plates
listed on your card to drive in.
• Receive a waterproof reusable map and
a $20 coupon* for rentals and facilities.
Personal Membership for $55
• Admit one person, named on the card,
to all 10 CVC conservation areas for
one year from date of purchase.
• Receive a waterproof reusable map and
a $10 coupon* for rentals or facilities.
Senior Membership for $45
• Admit one person, named on the card,
60 years and over, to all 10 conservation
areas for one year from date of purchase.
• Receive a waterproof reusable map and
a $10 coupon* for rentals or facilities.
Three Easy Ways to Become
a Member
1 Purchase online at www.ourcredit.ca
2 Call 1.800.367.0890
3 Purchase from staff at Belfountain
CA, Island Lake CA, Terra Cotta
CA and Ken Whillans RMA
*Coupon valid at Belfountain CA, Island Lake CA, Terra Cotta CA and Ken Whillans RMA.
In 2013 returning members will receive 10% off the cost of an
annual membership when renewing before their expiry date!
Show Tell
PHOTO CONTEST
Snap a photo of you, your friends and/or
your family enjoying one of our parks and
tell us why you love to visit. Upload the photo
to the “photo contest” tab on our Facebook
page for a chance to win some great prizes.
For full contest details and official rules:
www.creditvalleyca.ca/showandtell
I love visiting Belfountain CA with
friends and the bridge over the
waterfalls is always a highlight!
Congrats to Pam Breese, 2012 Photo Contest
winner featured on the cover of this year’s Guide.
Scan this QR code for exclusive access to
promotions, contests and information
about CVC’s conservation areas.
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resource management area
16026 Hurontario St., Caledon L7C 2C5 | GPS: 43.813, -79.933
905.838.0680 | [email protected]
www.creditvalleyca.ca/kenwhillansrma
Ken Whillans Resource Management
Area (KWRMA) is named after Ken
Whillans, former Mayor of Brampton
and former Chair of the CVC Board.
Once an apple orchard and aggregate
source, this scenic area is uniquely
located in the Greenbelt and below
the towering cliffs of the Niagara
Escarpment. KWRMA features 217
acres of warm-water fish habitats
and wetland communities including
swamps and marshes. The varying
landscape makes an ideal destination
for birdwatchers and fishermen alike.
Hours of Operation
(subject to change, conditions permitting)
Spring (Apr. 27 - May 9):
Seven days a week - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Summer (May 10 - Sept. 2):
Seven days a week - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fall (Sept. 3 - Oct. 27):
Mon to Fri - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat, Sun, holidays - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Off-Season
(Apr. 1-26 and Oct. 28 - Nov. 30):
Daylight hours only, $5/vehicle self-serve
fee. Gatehouse, washrooms and water
access are not available.
Winter (Jan. 1/13 - April 25/13 and
Dec. 1/13 - Dec. 31/13):
Closed
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General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted)
$5
Children (ages 6-12) and seniors (age 60+):
$3
Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people:
$22
Annual memberships:
See page 2 or www.ourcredit.ca
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Activities*
Watercraft Fees
Canoe/kayak rental:
$20/hour, $50/day ($50 deposit required)
Orchard Pond
Facilities
Hiking trails
Barbecue rental
Fishing piers
Live bait and tackle
Cold drinks and
snacks
Full convenience
washroom
Canoe and fishing
rod rentals
*Ontario Fishing Licence required. Pets must be on a leash of 6 ft. or less.
Fishing Opportunities
KWRMA features two ponds with small fishing piers offering populations of
Sunfish, Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass and Pike. Rainbow Trout are also stocked
periodically, but cannot naturally reproduce in warm water conditions.
The Credit River runs along the west side of KWRMA and is a designated fish sanctuary
supporting Brown, Brook and Rainbow Trout. Be sure to observe fishing seasons and catch
and release regulations and use only non-lead, artificial bait and single barbless hooks.
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Kidd Pond
Children under 18 and seniors over 65 do not require a fishing licence
Catch and release recommended
Please do not release unused minnows
Please ask staff if you are unsure of regulations
The Caledon Trailway
The popular Caledon Trailway can be easily accessed through KWRMA. This multi-use
trail is ideal for walking, cycling and horseback riding. CVC and Town of Caledon allow
users of the Caledon Trailway to access the parking lot during hours of operation at no
charge. Please notify staff when entering. Admission fees apply to visitors using KWRMA.
Fisherman’s Walk
Caledon Trailway
Harvest Trail
Highway
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General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted)
Adults:
$5
Children (ages 6-12) and seniors (age 60+):
$3
Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people:
$22
Annual memberships:
See page 2 or www.ourcredit.ca
Fishing Opportunities and Voluntary Harvest Limits*
Northern Pike:
sport licence - 6; conservation licence - 2
Largemouth Bass:
catch and release
Yellow Perch and Black Crappie:
sport licence - 25; conservation licence - 10
*during Ontario Fishing Regulation seasons, Ontario Fishing Licence required. Please dispose of used
fish line properly.
SPRING TO FALL**
C O N S E R VAT I O N A R E A
673067 Hurontario St. S., Orangeville L9W 2Y9 | GPS: 43.928, -80.083
Info and Reservations: 519.941.6329 or 1.800.367.0890
[email protected] | www.creditvalleyca.ca/islandlakeca
Island Lake CA is a valued natural
heritage and recreational resource
within the Credit River watershed.
In 1967, construction of two dams
flooded a deciduous thicket, swamp
and small lake creating a 182-hectare
reservoir, first known as the Orangeville
Reservoir. It is now named Island
Lake, not because of the islands the
flooding created, but after an original
settler to the area.
The south dam controls water flow
into the Credit River, improving water
quality and enhancing the health and
beauty of the Upper Credit watershed.
Hours of Operation
(subject to change, conditions permitting)
Spring (Apr. 19 - May 9):
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Fri - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat, Sun - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Summer (May 10 - Sept. 2):
Mon to Fri - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat, Sun, holidays - 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fall (Sept. 3 - Oct. 27):
Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Winter (Jan. 1 - March 24):
Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Off-Season (March 21 - Apr. 18 and
Oct. 29 - Dec. 31):
Daylight hours only, $5/vehicle self-serve
fee. Rental shop and water access not
available.
Watercraft Fees***
Boat with electric motor rental*:
$60/half day, $90/day
Canoe/kayak rental:
$20/hour, $50/day
Boat launch:
$8
Seasonal boat launch permit:
$35
Annual canoe and kayak storage:
$110
Facilities
Picnic areas
Wading beach
Volleyball court
Boat launch
Hiking trails
Barbecue rentals
Pavilion
Osprey viewing area
Bait and snack shop
Boat and canoe
rentals
Canoe/ kayak
storage
Full convenience
washrooms
WINTER**
Winter Rentals***
Heated ice hut rental:
$26/person (half day), $36/person (full day)
Seasonal hut rental:
$500 (up to four people)
Ice fishing rods:
$6.50/day; $20 deposit required
Snowshoes:
$15/day
Ice Fishing Derby entry (Feb. 1-28):
$30/person
Facilities
Hiking trails
Barbecue rental
Pavilion
Skating rink
Bait and snack shop
Full convenience
washrooms
Heated ice
hut rentals
Hole auguring
**conditions permitting; no motorboats allowed
***call for reservations, $5 fee and credit card required; time of day restrictions and deposit apply
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Boardwalk to be completed
during the 2013 season.
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Island Lake Family Trail
Parking
Fifth Ave.
Washroom
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Highway 9 / Broadway
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Second Ave.
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Third St.
First St.
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Fourth Ave.
Osprey nest site
Conservation Area boundary
Buena Vista Drive
Use of the Vicki Baron Lakeside Trail
Visitors can access the Vicki Baron Lakeside Trail (VBLT) at
two designated entry points located on 1)Hockley Road and
2) Hwy 10 (see map for locations). Free use is limited to the
VBLT and does not include other conservation area facilities.
Admission or membership apply to all users entering through
the designated conservation area entrances or wishing to enjoy
other areas and activities of Island Lake Conservation Area.
Congratulations to the Friends of Island Lake for their continued
fundraising efforts to complete the perimeter trail around Island Lake.
Island Lake boardwalk construction
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Highway 9
Dods & McNair Memorial Forest
Are You a Member Yet?
John Church explores nature’s diversity by taking a morning walk
close to home! He uses his membership everyday to capture the
beauty of Island Lake Conservation Area. Check out what John
sees at:
www.creditvalleyca.ca/365daysofilca
Become a member at:
www.ourcredit.ca
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General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted)
Adults:
$5
Children (ages 6-12) and seniors (age 60+):
$3
Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people:
$22
Annual memberships:
See page 2 or www.ourcredit.ca.
For sale on-site on weekends only.
Visitors Welcome Centre
The Visitors Welcome Centre is located north of the main parking lot. Here you can
find information about Terra Cotta CA, buy snacks or merchandise and rent crosscountry skis or snowshoes. Washroom facilities are housed in this building.
Trails
C O N S E R VAT I O N A R E A
14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Halton Hills L0P 1N0
GPS: 43.724, -79.955 | 905.877.1120 | [email protected]
www.creditvalleyca.ca/terracottaca
Terra Cotta Conservation Area,
consisting of 485 acres of unique
natural environment on the Niagara
Escarpment, has gone through
significant changes. The area was
previously used as a recreational
facility with campsites, parking lots
and a swimming pool. In the interest
of restoring this property to its
natural state, these areas have been
replanted with an award winning
man-made wetland, used to teach
the importance of wetlands.
A variety of trails take visitors through forests, fields and ponds of the
Niagara Escarpment and let you experience natural settings within close
proximity to urban and rural developments. These trails can accommodate
all levels of trail users, with a variety of terrains and distances.
SPRING TO FALL*
(see trail map on page 12)
Facilities
Picnic areas
Hiking trails
Barbecue rental
Education programs
Live bait
Full convenience
washrooms
WINTER*
Pavilion rental
(conditions permitting, see trail map on page 13)
Facilities
Fishing opportunities at Terra Cotta
include Largemouth Bass in Wolf
Lake and stocked Rainbow Trout
in Muskrat Pond. Ontario Fishing
Regulations apply.
12 km of groomed
cross-country ski trails
Visitors Centre with
snacks for sale
Barbecue and
pavilion rentals
Outdoor
skating
5 km of snowshoe
and hiking trails
Full convenience
washrooms
Education
programs
Cross-country ski
and snowshoe
rentals
George Qua-Enoo Photography
Rentals
Hours of Operation
Come to the Visitors Welcome Centre to rent skis or warm up by the fire with hot chocolate.
(subject to change, conditions permitting)
Spring to Fall (Apr. 1 - Dec. 31):
Daylight hours
Winter (Jan. 1 - March 31):
Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(conditions permitting)
Terra Cotta has many exciting events and educational opportunities happening in 2013.
Check out our Signs of Spring Celebration and Haunted Forest; watch for Santa and more.
www.creditvalleyca.ca/events
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Adult cross-country ski package:
$27/person
Child/senior cross-country ski package:
$17/person
Snowshoe rental (adult/child):
$15/person
*Ontario Fishing Licence required. Please dispose used fishing line
properly. Pets must be on a leash of 6 ft. or less.
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Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Summer Trail Map
winter trail map
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Groomed - showshoeing/hiking
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Learning Centre
Not groomed - snowshoeing/hiking
Groomed - skiing/showshoeing/hiking
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Visitors
Welcome Centre
A.F. Coventry Nature Trail - a d v a n c e d 1 . 2 K M
Gatehouse
Bruce Trail
Footpath
Picnic Area
Parking
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Washroom
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Parking
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General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted)
Adults:
$5
Children (ages 6-12) and seniors (age 60+):
$3
Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people:
$22
Maximum bus charge:
$110
Annual memberships:
See page 2 or www.ourcredit.ca
Activities*
Facilities
C O N S E R VAT I O N A R E A
10 Credit St., Belfountain L7K 0E5 | GPS: 43.795, -80.013
519.927.5838 | [email protected]
www.creditvalleyca.ca/belfountainca
Belfountain Conservation Area
is situated on the Niagara
Escarpment in the valley of the
West Credit River. The springfed waters of this river sustain
cold-water fish such as Brook
and Brown Trout, offering ample
angling opportunities. Walk along
cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment
and watch freshwater springs
flowing down limestone cliffs.
The ‘belle’ fountain, suspension
bridge and Yellowstone Cave,
complete with cement stalactites,
were built by Charles W. Mack,
inventor of the cushion rubber
stamp in 1908. Mack also added
stonewalls, footpaths, scenic
lookouts and a guesthouse.
Hours of Operation
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Picnic areas
Hiking trails
Barbecue rental
Cold drinks
Suspension bridge
Waterfall
*Ontario Fishing Licence required. Pets must be on a leash of 6 ft. or less.
Weddings and Photography
Belfountain Conservation Area is a haven for photographers with its
spectacular scenery. This area is also ideal as a backdrop for small
weddings. Permits are required; call 1.800.367.0890.
Professional photography or filming permit:
please call for a quote
Engagement photo permit:
$150
Wedding photo permit:
$250
Wedding ceremony permit:
$800
Picnics
Inviting a group of over 20 to Belfountain Conservation Area? Be sure to have space for
everyone and make a reservation. Bookings are accepted throughout the year for dates
falling within May to September. Dates falling within October to April are not available. Please
call 1.800.367.0890 or email [email protected] for more information.
(subject to change, conditions permitting)
Spring (Apr. 19 - May 9):
Fri, Sat, Sun - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Summer (May 10 - Sept. 2):
Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fall (Sept. 3 - Oct. 27):
Mon to Fri - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat, Sun, holidays - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Winter (after Oct. 27/13):
Closed
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Conservation Area
Entrance
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Gatehouse
Elevated / Hilly Area
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Picnic area
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Trail
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Save Our Water From Invasives
Invasive species are increasingly threatening our
local water and can greatly impact our fisheries.
What are they?
Invasive species are plants or animals situated in
areas outside their known natural range as a result
of an accidental or intentional introduction by
human activities. They harm
the environment, economy or society.
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How are they dangerous?
These species may feed on native
species or compete for food, as well as
introduce native species to new parasites.
This is one of the leading causes of
threatened or endangered species.
Invasive species are most commonly spread
by hitching a ride on a boat, trailer, fishing
gear or equipment, including bait buckets.
Do your part
• Do not release live bait! Empty your bait on land; freeze or salt bait
to use later.
• Drain water from your boat, including the motor, livewell and bilge.
• Remove all visible plants and organisms from your boat and gear,
and put in garbage.
• Remove all invisible organisms from your boat and gear by:
• rinsing with hot water
• spraying with high pressure water
• drying in the sun for 5 days
• Conservation area staff must check all live bait not purchased on site.
www.creditvalleyca.ca/invasives or www.invadingspecies.com
Round Goby
Zebra Mussel
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UPPER CREDIT
CONSERVATION AREA
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UPPER
CREDIT
C O N S E R VAT I O N A R E A
20073 Porterfield Rd. (Regional Road 136), Alton L7K 1S9
GPS: 43.873, -80.062 | 1.800.367.0890 | [email protected]
www.creditvalleyca.ca/uppercreditca
Upper Credit Conservation Area is the newest addition to CVC’s 10 public
conservation areas. It contributes to the longest stretch of publicly owned
lands along the Credit River. It acts as a green corridor allowing for movement
of different species and promoting a healthy and sustainable ecosystem. Four
hundred acres of lands have been secured since 2005.
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This part of the Credit River is identified as a critical cold-water fish community.
This cold-water system supports Brook Trout, indicating the health and
integrity of this important fish community.
The area is also home to many bird species including the Bobolink, Common
Grackle, Mourning Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Dark-eyed Junco, and
White-throated Sparrow. You may even see a great Blue Heron near the
water’s edge.
Over 12 acres of provincially significant wetlands are present here and is part
of the Alton Wetland Complex. Wetlands improve source water protection
and provide homes for a wide variety of amphibians and mammals.
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Access trail
UPPER CREDIT CA
Main Trail
Reid Trail
Hwy 109
Hours of Operation
• After sunrise and before sunset daily
Admission Fees
Facilities
• Port-o-lets in parking lot
• Accessible parking
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Tranmer Trail
McIlwraith Trail
Trail Kiosk
Parking
UPPER CREDIT CA
Entrance
Hwy 10/24
• Donation box at main entrances
• Memberships available online or by phone
Entrance Trail
What to See & Do
• Bird watching
• Photography
• Snowshoeing
• Dog walking - leashed dogs only
• Meadow trails
• Credit River Brook Trout fishing; see
Zone 16 exceptions in the Ontario
Fishing Regulations for details.
500 m
Wooded Area
Open Area
Lakes and Ponds
Rivers and Streams
Roadway / Highway
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(27th Sideroad) | L7G 4S8 | GPS: 43.692, -79.967 | 1.800.367.0890
[email protected] | www.creditvalleyca.ca/silvercreekca
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Thanks to provincial funding, hard work and volunteer hours, we now enjoy
a new addition at Silver Creek Conservation Area. A 120-metre boardwalk
was built to protect the pond’s sensitive shoreline from trail widening and
soil compaction. A 25-metre U-shaped dock was also added to allow for
access to the pond for the Silver Creek Education Centre’s pond dipping
studies. In order to protect the threatened amphibians that live here and in
the surrounding area, this project became a necessity. Wildlife viewing is now
safer for both animals and visitors.
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Silver Creek Conservation Area is CVC’s largest land holding and protects
many significant natural features including the headwaters of Silver Creek, a
Credit River tributary. This area includes a large Niagara Escarpment valley
and many representative features of the area’s natural splendor. Wander past
babbling brooks, lush forests, and escarpment rocks as you explore this little
taste of wilderness near urban and rural settings.
Bennett Heritage Side Trail
Bruce Trail
Great Esker Side Trail
SILVER CREEK CA
Hours of Operation
• After sunrise and before sunset daily
Admission Fees
• Donation box at main entrances
• Memberships available online or by phone
What to See & Do
Irwin Quarry Side Trail
Roberts Side Trail
• Bruce Trail
• Niagara Escarpment
• Nature viewing
• Photography
• Dog walking - leashed dogs only
Walking Fern Side Trail
Trail Kiosk
Park Entrance
Wooded Area
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Lakes and Ponds
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The trailway is three metres wide with a stone-screened surface suitable for
walking with strollers, wheelchairs or cycling. The trail is open year-round and
provides four seasons of recreation, such as cross-country skiing, horseback
riding, hiking, cycling, or snowmobiling. Please note some sections of the trail
have limited recreational uses.
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through co-operation of Credit Valley Conservation, Grand River Conservation
Authority and the Elora Cataract Trailway Association. Since acquisition of the
right-of-way by the two Conservation Authorities in 1993, the Authorities have
met their goal of creating a greenway through which people can explore their
environment in different ways, while protecting natural and cultural heritage
values.
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235 Daniel St., Erin N0B 1T0 | GPS: 43.779, -80.073
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Admission Fees
• Donation box at main entrances
• Memberships available online or by phone
Facilities
• Accessible parking
• Port-o-lets in Hillsburgh parking lot
• Accessible trail
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• Horseback riding*
• Bird watching
• Photography
• Cross-country skiing (not groomed)
• Snowshoeing
• Dog walking - leashed dogs only
• Snowmobiling**
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This is a shared use trail; activities are
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* closed mid March until the end of May
** permitted by licensed group only
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12169 Fifth Line, Limehouse L0P 1H0 | GPS: 43.632, -79.974
1.800.367.0890 | [email protected]
www.creditvalleyca.ca/limehouseca
Trails also take visitors past remnants of the lime industry in Ontario. Stand
before huge lime kilns and associated features such as an old powderhouse.
These cultural heritage resources of the 1800’s are representative of an
important part of Ontario‘s past associated with Niagara Escarpment
resources.
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A visit to Limehouse Conservation Area is an opportunity to experience the
natural wonders of the Niagara Escarpment as well as the cultural heritage
of its past. The Bruce Trail and its side trails take visitors through a variety
of escarpment landscapes. They lead into its geological heart at an area
known as the “Hole in the Wall”, where ladders cut through fissures in the
escarpment rock.
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There are many historic features located in Limehouse CA. For your safety,
please remain on the designated Bruce Trail or side trail at all times and obey
all signs and fencing throughout the property.
Access trail
Kiln Trail
CVC Trail
• After sunrise and before sunset daily
Admission Fees
• Donation box at main entrances
• Memberships available online or by phone
• Parking lot on 5th Line
• Port-o-lets in parking lot
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• Scenic views of the Credit River
• Niagara Escarpment outcrops
• Hiking on the Bruce Trail
• Nature viewing
• Restored limestone kilns
and ruins
• Photography
• Dog walking - leashed dogs only
• Hike through the “Hole in the
Wall” feature on the Bruce Trail
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Trail Kiosk
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LIMEHOUSE CA
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Facilities
Bruce Trail
What to See & Do
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Limited parking at 1180 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga - Jack Darling
Municipal Park | GPS: 43.521, -79.603 | 1.800.367.0890
[email protected] | www.creditvalleyca.ca/rattraymarshca
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Rattray is home to a large variety of wildflowers, which include Ontario‘s
Large-flowered Trillium, Jack-in-the-Pulpit and Red-berried Nightshade. Bird
watchers relish in sighting the ever-present Wood Warbler, Eastern Kingbirds,
Tree Swallows, Grey Catbirds and Spotted Sandpipers. Wildlife within the
marsh includes rabbits, beaver, deer and occasionally foxes. Other creatures
include the vocal Spring Peeper, American toad, turtles, snakes and more.
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Secured by CVC in 1972, and officially opened in 1975, Rattray Marsh
represents many things to visitors. Some remember how it was saved from
the developer who planned to fill it in and build homes, while others remember
it as a living classroom where they come for guided tours to learn about
nature.
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Rattray Marsh is an “environmental gem” located in a unique natural setting
within the City of Mississauga. As the last remaining lakefront marsh between
Toronto and Burlington, this environmentally sensitive wetland offers a
different experience for nature lovers.
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Hours of Operation
• After sunrise and before sunset daily
Admission Fees
• Donation box at main kiosk of Bexhill entrance
• Memberships available online or by phone
Facilities
• Washrooms at Jack Darling Municipal Park
• Limited parking
• Boardwalks and accessible trails
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What to See & Do*
• Bird watching
• Photography
• Dog walking - leashed dogs only
• Raised boardwalks
• Access to Lake Ontario shoreline
• Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail
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CVC Head Administrative Office | 1255 Old Derry Rd., Mississauga
L5N 6R4 | GPS: 43.621, -79.734 | 905.670.1615 | 1.800.668.5557
[email protected] | www.creditvalleyca.ca/meadowvaleca
Much of the property, including the whole east side of the river, is managed
by City of Mississauga. The Culham Trail is a City of Mississauga trail that
travels through the property and connects many parks and neighbourhoods.
The east side of the property has picnic and group area rentals. Contact
the City of Mississauga, Parks and Recreation Department for details or call
905.615.4100.
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This conservation area is not only home of Credit Valley Conservation’s
administration office, it is also home to unique natural, cultural and recreational
resources. The Credit River meanders through the property and the Glassford
Trail takes visitors along its banks and through the floodplain. Keep an eye out
for birds of prey in the fields nearby. If you look closely enough along sections
of trail, you may see remnants of early settlement with mill and farm ruins still
visible. The nearby Village of Meadowvale was designated as Ontario’s first
heritage conservation district in 1980.
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Hours of Operation
• After sunrise and before sunset daily
Admission Fees
• Memberships available online or by phone
Facilities
• Flush washrooms available at
east side of river seasonally
• Accessible parking
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What to See & Do
• Bird watching
• Photography
• Cycling - Culham Trail
• Dog walking - leashed dogs only
• Glassford Trail
• Access to the Credit River
• Cultural heritage sites
• Bridge over the Credit River
Glassford Trail
Trail Kiosk
Hwy 407
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BE A PART OF
PROTECTING
THE LAND
YOU LOVE
Volunteer
Exciting opportunities for families,
groups & individuals
Beware of
INVASIVE SPECIES
in your neighbourhood
Invasive alien species impact the health of our
environment and native wildlife, and can create a host of
human health and economic-related issues.
CVC Can Help
Contact CVC to learn more about what invasive species
are, what you can do, and how you can help identify and
remove them.
David Cappaert, CFIA
www.creditvalleyca.ca/invasives
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www.creditvalleyca.ca/volunteer
Learn and Explore
Education programs for schools, families & adults
www.creditvalleyca.ca/education
Greg Bales
Great Reasons to
Volunteer with the...
Friends of Terra Cotta or Friends of Island Lake
You can protect and enhance our
Conservation Areas for present and future
generations.
You can make a difference and give back to
your community.
Take Action on Your Property
On-site consultations, technical advice & workshops
to help get you started
You can connect with nature.
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www.creditvalleyca.ca/yourlandandwater
You will get hands-on experience in
fundraising, event planning and
stewardship.
You will get to be part of an incredible team
and meet people who care as much about
the environment as you do.
For more info or to volunteer, contact:
CVC Foundation at 905-670-1615 or
[email protected]
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FISHING & HUNTING
312 Broadway
Orangeville, ON L9W 1L3
519-941-4218
www.dufferinoutdoorsupply.com
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2013 Events at Our
CONSERVATION AREAS
February 1-28
Ice Fishing Derby
Island Lake CA
Daily - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 23
Signs of Spring Celebration
Terra Cotta CA
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 21 &
October 20
Friends of Island Lake
Trail Donation Day
Island Lake CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 11 &
June 8
Uproot Uprise: Help Control the
Spread of Invasive Species
Rattray Marsh CA
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
May 25 &
September 28
Friends of Island Lake Scrap
Metal Drop Off Day
Island Lake CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 25
Garlic Mustard Festival
Belfountain CA
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 22
Help Protect Terra Cotta
from Invasive Species
Terra Cotta CA
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June, July
& August
Yoga in the Park
Various CA’s
TBD
July 6 & 7
5th Annual Friends of Island
Lake Bass Fishing Tournament
Island Lake CA
Sat - 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September 28
Salamander Festival
Belfountain CA
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
October 25 & 26
Haunted Forest
Terra Cotta CA
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Watch for Santa coming to Terra Cotta Conservation Area this Holiday Season!
Visit www.creditvalleyca.ca/events for other fun workshops, Girl Guide
Programs and family-friendly learning opportunities available at our conservation areas
throughout the year.
Please note events are subject to change. Visit our events calendar for updates.
Connect With Us
Reservations
Credit Valley Conservation
1255 Old Derry Road
Mississauga ON L5N 6R4
Head Office: 1.800.668.5557
Parks: 1.800.367.0890
www.creditvalleyca.ca
Reservations can be made at
Belfountain, Island Lake or Terra
Cotta Conservation Areas for: picnics,
birthdays, anniversary parties,
weddings, fundraisers and more.
twitter: @cvc_ca
All group sizes welcome, however
reservations are recommended for
groups greater than 20 people.
Facilities include open picnic
areas, pavilions, wedding sites,
photography sites and trails.
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Finished with this guide? Drop it off at
our gatehouse so it can be re-used.
More details can be found at
www.creditvalleyca.ca or contact
Sandy Camplin at 1.800.367.0890
or [email protected]