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Conservation Areas 

VISITOR’S GUIDE 

2013

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. 

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. 

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. 

• 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 recreation@creditvalleyca.ca. 

Explore Our 

CONSERVATION AREAS 

ELORA CATARACT 

TRAILWAY 

LIMEHOUSE CA 

ISLAND LAKE CA 

UPPER CREDIT CA 

SILVER 

CREEK CA 

Inside Our 

BELFOUNTAIN CA 

Ken Whillans 

Resource Management Area 3 

Island Lake 

Conservation Area 6 

Terra Cotta 


Belfountain 


Upper Credit 


KEN WHILLANS RMA 

TERRA COTTA CA 

GUIDE 

MEADOWVALE CA 

Silver Creek 


Elora Cataract 

Trailway 22 

Limehouse 


Rattray Marsh 


Meadowvale 


RATTRAY MARSH CA 

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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. 


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. 


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. 

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): 

Off-Season 

(Apr. 1-26 and Oct. 28 - Nov. 30): 

Winter (Jan. 1/13 - April 25/13 and 

Dec. 1/13 - Dec. 31/13): 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AREA 

16026 Hurontario St., Caledon L7C 2C5 | GPS: 43.813, -79.933 

905.838.0680 | recreation@creditvalleyca.ca 

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. 

Mon to Fri - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Sat, Sun, holidays - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Daylight hours only, $5/vehicle self-serve 

fee. Gatehouse, washrooms and water 

access are not available. 

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Closed

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 

Activities* 

Watercraft Fees 

Canoe/kayak rental: $20/hour, $50/day ($50 deposit required) 

Facilities 

Picnic tables Hiking trails Barbecue rental Fishing piers 

Live bait and tackle Cold drinks and Full convenience Canoe and fishing 

snacks 

washroom 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. 

• 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. 

Credit River 

Canadian Pacific Railway 

Ken Whillans RMA 

Highway 10 10 / Hurontario / Hurontario Street Street 

Orchard Pond 

Kidd Pond 

Fisherman’s Walk 

Caledon Trailway 

Harvest Trail 

Pier 

Gatehouse 

Washroom 

Parking 

Highway 10 / Hurontario Street 

Conservation Area boundary 

Entrance 

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CONSERVATION AREA 

673067 Hurontario St. S., Orangeville L9W 2Y9 | GPS: 43.928, -80.083 

Info and Reservations: 519.941.6329 or 1.800.367.0890 

recreation@creditvalleyca.ca | 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. 


Spring (Apr. 19 - May 9): 

Fri - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Sat, Sun - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Summer (May 10 - Sept. 2): 



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. 


Adults: $5 




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** 

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 

WINTER** 

Winter Rentals*** 

Canoe/ kayak 

storage 

Full convenience 

washrooms 

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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Hansen Blvd. 

Town of 

Orangeville 

First St. 

Highway 10/24 

Fifth Ave. 

Fourth Ave. 

Fourth Ave. 

Third St. 

Second Ave. 

Highway 9 / Broadway 

Entrance 

Dam 

Hockley Rd. 

Hurontario Street S. 

Lynda Ave. 

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. 

2 

1 

Hurontario Street North 

Buena Vista Drive 

5th Line 

No entry 

1st Line EHS 

No entry No entry 

1st Line EHS 

Wildlife 

Sanctuary 

Highway 9 

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 

Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail 

Sugar Bush Trail 

Boardwalk to be completed 

during the 2013 season. 

Link trail 

Memorial Forest Trail 

Island Lake Family Trail 

Parking 

Washroom 

Lookout 

Boat launch 

Wading beach 

Gatehouse 

Building 

Osprey nest site 

Conservation Area boundary 

2nd Line EHS 

Dods & McNair Memorial Forest 

Congratulations to the Friends of Island Lake for their continued 

Become a member at: 

Island Lake boardwalk construction 

fundraising efforts to complete the perimeter trail around Island Lake. 

www.ourcredit.ca 

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Spring to Fall (Apr. 1 - Dec. 31): Daylight hours 

Winter (Jan. 1 - March 31): 


14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Halton Hills L0P 1N0 

GPS: 43.724, -79.955 | 905.877.1120 | recreation@creditvalleyca.ca 

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. 

Fishing opportunities at Terra Cotta 

include Largemouth Bass in Wolf 

Lake and stocked Rainbow Trout 

in Muskrat Pond. Ontario Fishing 

Regulations apply. 

George Qua-Enoo Photography 

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 


Adults: $5 



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 

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 Pavilion rental 

Education programs Live bait Full convenience 

washrooms 

WINTER* (conditions permitting, see trail map on page 13) 

Facilities 

12 km of groomed 

cross-country ski trails 

5 km of snowshoe 

and hiking trails 

Visitors Centre with 

snacks for sale 

Full convenience 

washrooms 

Barbecue and 

pavilion rentals 

Education 

programs 

Outdoor 

skating 

Cross-country ski 

and snowshoe 

rentals 

Rentals 

Come to the Visitors Welcome Centre to rent skis or warm up by the fire with hot chocolate. 

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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Silver Creek 

Conservation 

Area 

Terra Cotta Conservation Area 

SUMMER TRAIL MAP 

10th 10th Line Line 

Start 

BRUCE 

BRUCE TRAIL TRAIL 

5 

Line Line 10th 10th 

3 

27th 27th Sideroad Sideroad 

4 

0 

100 m 

NN Pavillion 

1 

Visitors 

Welcome Centre 

Watershed 

Learning Centre 

Gatehouse 

Pond Pond 

Spring 

Spring 

Wolf Lake 

2 

Muskrat Pond 

BRUCE 

BRUCE TRAIL TRAIL 

McGregor Spring Pond Trail 

A.F. Coventry Trail 

Terra Cotta Lane 

Graydon Trail 

Wetland Trail 

Vaughan Trail 

Bruce Trail 

Service road 

Footpath 

Gatehouse 

# 

Terra Cotta Forest 

Conservation Area 

Entrance 

Winston Winston Churchill Churchill Boulevard Boulevard 

to to Terra Terra Cotta Cotta Village Village 

CALEDON CALEDON 

TRAILWAY 

TRAILWAY 

Washroom 

Trail Kiosk 

Building / Structure 

Picnic Area 

Parking 

Silver Creek 

Conservation 

Area 


Start 

TRAIL TRAIL 

BRUCE 

BRUCE 

5 



WINTER TRAIL MAP 

3 

27th 27th Sideroad Sideroad 

4 

0 

NN 100Êm 

Pavillion 

1 

VisitorsÊ 

WelcomeÊCentre 

WatershedÊ 

LearningÊCentre 

Gatehouse 

Pond Pond 

Spring 

Spring 

Wolf Lake 

2 

Muskrat Pond 

TRAIL TRAIL 

BRUCE 

BRUCE 

Gatehouse 

Terra Cotta Forest 


Entrance 

Winston Winston Churchill Churchill Boulevard Boulevard 

to to Terra Terra Cotta Cotta Village Village 

CALEDON CALEDON 

TRAILWAY 

TRAILWAY 

McGregor Spring Pond Trail - intermediate 2 KM 

Groomed - skiing/snowshoeing/hiking 

A.F. Coventry Nature Trail - advanced 1.2 KM 

Not groomed - snowshoeing/hiking 

Terra Cotta Lane - beginner 5 KM 

Groomed - skiing/showshoeing/hiking 

Graydon Trail 

Not groomed - snowshoeing/hiking 

Wetland Trail- beginner 0.6 KM 

Groomed - showshoeing/hiking 

Vaughan Trail - advanced 4 KM 

Groomed - skiing/showshoeing/hiking 

Bruce Trail 

Footpath 

Washroom 

Trail Kiosk 

Building / Structure 

# Picnic Area 

Parking 

12 13



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): 

10 Credit St., Belfountain L7K 0E5 | GPS: 43.795, -80.013 

519.927.5838 | recreation@creditvalleyca.ca 

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. 

Winter (after Oct. 27/13): Closed 




Adults: $5 



Maximum bus charge: $110 


Activities* 

Facilities 

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 recreation@creditvalleyca.ca for more information. 

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VILLAGE OF 

BELFOUNTAIN 

Office 


Entrance 

Gatehouse 

Kiosk 

No swimming 

Dam 

Interpretive 

Display 

Fountain 

Cave 

Terrace 

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. 

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. 

PARK BOUNDARY 

Elevated / Hilly Area 

Trimble Side Trail 

Elevated / Hilly Area 

Wooded area 

Parking 

Building 

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. 

Trail 

continues to 

Willoughby 

Property. 

Picnic area 

www.creditvalleyca.ca/invasives or www.invadingspecies.com Zebra Mussel 

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Trail 

Round Goby

UPPER CREDIT 


20073 Porterfield Rd. (Regional Road 136), Alton L7K 1S9 

GPS: 43.873, -80.062 | 1.800.367.0890 | recreation@creditvalleyca.ca 

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. 

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. 

Hours of Operation 

• After sunrise and before sunset daily 

Admission Fees 

• Donation box at main entrances 

• Memberships available online or by phone 

Facilities 

• Port-o-lets in parking lot 

• Accessible parking 

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. 


Hwy 109 


RR 

136 

County Rd. 109 

Highpoint Siderd. 

Hwy 

10/ 

24 

Willoughby 

Rd. 

UPPER CREDIT 


Access trail 

Main Trail 

Reid Trail 

Entrance Trail 

Tranmer Trail 

McIlwraith Trail 

Trail Kiosk 

Parking 

Entrance 

Wooded Area 

Open Area 

Lakes and Ponds 

Rivers and Streams 

Roadway / Highway 

Hwy 10/24 

Highpoint Siderd. 

0 500 m 

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Hwy 9

SILVER CREEK 


Vehicle access from Town of Halton Hills, 9th Line and Fallbrook Trail 

(27th Sideroad) | L7G 4S8 | GPS: 43.692, -79.967 | 1.800.367.0890 

recreation@creditvalleyca.ca | www.creditvalleyca.ca/silvercreekca 

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. 

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. 






Facilities 

• Parking alongside road 

• Port-o-lets at 9th Line main entrance 


• Bruce Trail 

• Niagara Escarpment 

• Nature viewing 



Trafalgar Rd. 

27th Siderd. 

Hwy 7 

8th Line 

SILVER CREEK CA 

Hwy 7 

Fallbrook Trail 

8th Line 

SILVER CREEK 


Fallbrook Trail 

Confederation St. 

0 500 m 

Clayhill Rd. 

Bennett Heritage Side Trail 

Bruce Trail 

Great Esker Side Trail 

Irwin Quarry Side Trail 

Roberts Side Trail 

Walking Fern Side Trail 

Trail Kiosk 

Park Entrance 

Wooded Area 

Open Area 




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27th Siderd. 

10th Line







Facilities 


• Port-o-lets in Hillsburgh parking lot 

• Accessible trail 

TRAILWAY 

11 Station St., Hillsburgh N0B 1Z0 | GPS: 43.785, -80.144 

235 Daniel St., Erin N0B 1T0 | GPS: 43.779, -80.073 

recreation@creditvalleyca.ca | 1.800.367.0890 

www.creditvalleyca.ca/eloracataract 

Once an abandoned CP rail corridor, the Elora Cataract Trailway was formed 

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. 

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. 


• Horseback riding* 



• Cross-country skiing (not groomed) 

• Snowshoeing 


• Snowmobiling** 

This is a shared use trail; activities are 

permitted on certain trail sections only. 


TRAILWAY 



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* closed mid March until the end of May 

** permitted by licensed group only 

23 

Trafalgar Rd. N. 

Siderd. 17 

Trafalgar Rd. N. 

Dundas St. 

HILLSBURGH 

Wellington Rd. 22 

8th Line 



10th Line 

ELORA - CATARACT TRAILWAY 

10th Line 

ERIN VILLAGE 

Dundas St. E. 

Siderd. 27 


0 500 m 

Winston Churchill Blvd. 

Elora-Cataract Trailway 

Trail Kiosk 

Parking 

Wooded Area 

Open Area 


Shaw’s Creek Rd. 

Mississauga Rd.

LIMEHOUSE 


12169 Fifth Line, Limehouse L0P 1H0 | GPS: 43.632, -79.974 

1.800.367.0890 | recreation@creditvalleyca.ca 

www.creditvalleyca.ca/limehouseca 

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. 

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. 

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. 






Facilities 

• Parking lot on 5th Line 

• Port-o-lets in parking lot 


• Scenic views of the Credit River 

• Niagara Escarpment outcrops 

• Hiking on the Bruce Trail 

• Nature viewing 

• Restored limestone kilns 

and ruins 



• Hike through the “Hole in the 

Wall” feature on the Bruce Trail 

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Access trail 

Kiln Trail 

CVC Trail 

Bruce Trail 

Black Creek Side Trail 

Point of Interest 

Trail Kiosk 

Parking 

Wooded Area 

Open Area 




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RATTRAY MARSH 


Walking access from 50 Bexhill Rd., Mississauga L5H 3L1 

Limited parking at 1180 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga - Jack Darling 

Municipal Park | GPS: 43.521, -79.603 | 1.800.367.0890 

recreation@creditvalleyca.ca | www.creditvalleyca.ca/rattraymarshca 

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. 

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. 

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. 




• Donation box at main kiosk of Bexhill entrance 


What to See & Do* 




• Raised boardwalks 

• Access to Lake Ontario shoreline 

• Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail 

RATTRAY MARSH 


Gatehouse Dr. 

Facilities 

• Washrooms at Jack Darling Municipal Park 

• Limited parking 

• Boardwalks and accessible trails 

*fishing and cycling not permitted 


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MEADOWVALE 


CVC Head Administrative Office | 1255 Old Derry Rd., Mississauga 

L5N 6R4 | GPS: 43.621, -79.734 | 905.670.1615 | 1.800.668.5557 

recreation@creditvalleyca.ca | www.creditvalleyca.ca/meadowvaleca 

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. 

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. 





Facilities 

• Flush washrooms available at 

east side of river seasonally 





• Cycling - Culham Trail 


• Glassford Trail 

• Access to the Credit River 

• Cultural heritage sites 

• Bridge over the Credit River 

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BE A PART OF 

PROTECTING 

THE LAND 

YOU LOVE 

Volunteer 

Exciting opportunities for families, 

groups & individuals 

www.creditvalleyca.ca/volunteer 

Learn and Explore 

Education programs for schools, families & adults 

www.creditvalleyca.ca/education 

Take Action on Your Property 

On-site consultations, technical advice & workshops 

to help get you started 

www.creditvalleyca.ca/yourlandandwater 

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. 

www.creditvalleyca.ca/invasives 


Island Lake Conservation Area 

David Cappaert, CFIA 

Greg Bales 

5Great 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. 

You can connect with nature. 

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 

foundation@creditvalleyca.ca 

www.landscapesforlife.ca 

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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 

May 11 & 

June 8 

May 25 & 

September 28 

Friends of Island Lake 

Trail Donation Day 

Uproot Uprise: Help Control the 

Spread of Invasive Species 

Friends of Island Lake Scrap 

Metal Drop Off Day 

Island Lake CA 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Rattray Marsh CA 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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 

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 

twitter: @cvc_ca 

creditvalleyca.ca/facebook 

Finished with this guide? Drop it off at 

our gatehouse so it can be re-used. 

Reservations 

Reservations can be made at 

Belfountain, Island Lake or Terra 

Cotta Conservation Areas for: picnics, 

birthdays, anniversary parties, 

weddings, fundraisers and more. 

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. 

More details can be found at 

www.creditvalleyca.ca or contact 

Sandy Camplin at 1.800.367.0890 

or recreation@creditvalleyca.ca

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