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.
Open during operating hours
Park Status
- Advanced reservations are available at Belfountain Conservation Area, allowing you to choose the best time to visit before you head to the park. A reservation holds your space at these popular and busy parks.
- You may book a reservation for up to two weeks in advance online. You will be required to login or create your Credit Valley Parks account to complete the booking.
- Same day reservations are not available. First come first served parking and admission is available at the park every day when capacity allows, once it opens. Check back here for updated capacity.
- Online Reservations for Belfountain
Park Hours Change
- Starting on May 6th, Belfountain will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day of the week.
Facilities
- The fountain will not be operational until further notice.
Last updated on Saturday, May 4, 2024
Open during operating hours
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 for approximately 22 months lasting until June 2025. The CVC-owned portion of the ECT between 6th Line and Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh and the portion between 10th 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.
- Upgrades to existing Town of Erin stormwater infrastructure on the Elora Cataract Trailway will be underway shortly. Sections of the trail between the western limit of the Erin Glen Subdivision and 10th Line will be closed for approximately 5 months from April 22nd to September 20, 2024. In addition, the parking lot located at 235 Daniel Street, Erin will be closed to vehicular parking during this time. The portion of the ECT between Main Street and Erin District Highschool, and the trailway East of 10th Line will remain open during construction. For inquiries about this project, please contact the following:Town of Erin at [email protected] Perri, Project Supervisor at [email protected] Correia, Senior Director at [email protected]
Open during operating hours
Park Hours Change
- Starting on May 6th, Island Lake will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Parking
- Parking Lot P2 is closed temporarily due to wet conditions.
Lake Conditions
- Windy conditions expected, use caution. Yellow Flag.
Facilities
- The boat launch is open for the season.
- The watercraft storage area is open for the season.
- The park store is open from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday through Friday and 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays.
Activities
- Personal watercraft are permitted on the lake.
- Shoreline fishing is available.
- Hiking is available.
Sales and Rentals
- Worms and Minnows are available for purchase. Live bait from outside the Conservation Area is not permitted.
- Fat Tire Bike rentals are available, reservation can be made here.
- Watercraft rentals are available. Electric boats will be available for walk-in rentals only, reservations begin on May 6, 2024. Reservations can be made here.
- 2024 picnic reservations are available to book. Available dates range from May 4 – October 27. Reservations can be made here
Special Events
- The 14th Annual Island Lake Bass Derby is happening on July 13 and 14 from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
- Seniors Day at Island Lake CA is happening on June 5 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
- All information can be found on our events calendar: https://cvc.ca/events/
Trail Status
- Trails are wet, and muddy in some areas. Proper footwear is recommended.
Parking
- The Home Hardware parking lot is closed indefinitely for trail users. Vehicles will be towed.
Tales on The Trail
- Power Poems for Small Humans is currently on display.
Open during operating hours
Park Hours Change
- Starting on May 6th, Ken Whillans will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. every day of the week.
Sales and Rentals
- Watercraft rentals are available, reservations can be made here.
- Worms are available for purchase at Park Store. Live bait can not be brought into the Conservation Area.
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.
Open during operating hours
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 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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Last updated on Saturday, May 4, 2024
Open during operating hours
Parking may not be available during peak visitation. Avoid visiting on weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last updated on Saturday, May 4, 2024
Open during operating hours
Park Hours Change
- Starting on May 6th, Terra Cotta will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. every day of the week.
Trail Status
- Trails are wet, and muddy in some areas. Proper footwear is recommended.
Activities
- 2024 picnic reservations are now available to book. Available dates range from May 4 – October 27, 2024. Reservations can be made here.
Tales on the Trail
- Picture a Tree by Barbara Reid is currently on display.
Open during operating hours
Dogs off leash reminder
- Keep all dogs on leash while visiting.