Valens Trail Guide Artwork 2005 (Page 1)

For your information...
Park Hours:
Valens Conservation Area is open year-round from
sunrise to sunset, closed only for Christmas Day.
Entrance Fees:
Entrance fees are posted in the gatehouse and on coin
operated gates. Winter entrance fees are lower than
summer fees. See gatehouse for rates.
Boat Rentals:
Canoe, row boat and kayak rentals are available late
Spring, Summer and early Fall.
Fishing:
Valens Trails
An All-Season Guide
With eight beautiful trails covering 11 km., running
through a variety of habitats, from aromatic Pine forests,
towering Maple stands, teaming wetlands to vast open
fields, you’ll have excellent opportunities to observe
and enjoy nature at its best in any season.
For yor convenience, all trails have been marked with
special logos at strategic locations.
Winter
The Boardwalk Trail
Ski along groomed trails, snowshoe anywhere, skate on
the lake or winter camp... there is plenty to do at Valens
in the winter!
Heated washrooms are available in the picnic pavilion
and in the campgrounds.
Food Concession:
The food concession is open mid-June to Labour Day.
Weather pending.
Fall
Campground Store:
The campground store is open weekends in early
Spring and Fall and daily in the summer.
Camping supplies are available.
Inquiries regarding any of these can be directed by
phone to Valens at 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029.
Our main trail, The Boardwalk Trail, takes you through
a variety of natural habitats as it skirts around the
lake. A great hike to view different wildlife, from
songbirds to waterfowl to deer. It offers easy skiing in
winter and great hiking at any time of year!
Spring & Summer
A time for rebirth, spring brings new Life. Hike our trails
in the spring and summer and witness this miracle of
nature. Stay for the day or camp for a night - or even a
week...you’re bound to enjoy it!
Fishing is permitted from the 4th Saturday in June until
March 31st. Bait is available for purchase in summer.
Trails
The most colourful time of year, you simply won’t want
to miss it! There is nothing quite like a quiet walk along
our trails on a brisk autumn day - the innumerable
shades of colour will dazzle you as you shuffle noisily
through a growing carpet of leaves. Be sure to bring a
picnic basket along... autumn air always makes you
hungry!
Woodland Walk
This winter-only trail takes you through a mature
woodlot allowing the skier and hiker excellent
opportunity to view the activities of winter bird life.
Pine Lookout
This trail climbs through a Pine plantation to a
Valens Conservation Area
magnificent view of the surrounding countryside. A
perfect spot to watch the sun set, any time of the year!
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Maple Walk
Wildlife
Management
Area
A short side branch, this trail runs through the heart of
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Sugarbush
mature Maple forest. Note the height of the trees, and
their brilliance of colour in the fall.
Hiking Trails and
Wilderness Area
Boardwalk
Open Field Trail
Passing through hedgerows, reclaimed farmer’s field’s,
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Camping
Area
and mature Pine plantations, this trail allows
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Campground Store
wildlife in summer; field mice, rabbit
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Wilderness
and deer tracks in winter.
Reservoir
4.2 km 2.61 miles
Woodland Walk 1.0 km .62 miles
Running along a hedgerow, this trail
Fishing Bridge
joins the Boardwalk and Open Field
Drumlin Pavilion
Legend
Boat Launch
Pet Beach
bird species feed and nest in the
hedgerow. In winter, you may spot an actual rabbit’s
Boardwalk Trail
Wilderness
Pavilion
Rabbit Run
Trails. In spring and summer many
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Trail
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observation of numerous birds and
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Group Camping
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Pine Lookout
.30 km .19 miles
Rabbit Run
.55 km .34 miles
Maple Walk
.15 km .09 miles
Swimming
run branching from this trail.
Beach
House
Lookout
Meadows Trail
Forest Edge
Play Structure
This trail is a new addition to Valens. It leads you along
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Powell
Pavilion
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Swimming Area
Open Field Trail 1.51 km .94 miles
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a grassy path around the perimeter of four large
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meadows. Be on the lookout because chances are good
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that you will see deer wondering through.
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Group Picnic Area
Maplenook
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Gatehouse
Entrance
Bridge
Regional Rd. 97
Meadows Trail
2.0 km