Park Advisories

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.

Park
Status

Closed

Closed for the Season

  • The park is closed for the season; access is not permitted.
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 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.
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024

Visitors Welcome

Visitors are welcome.

Open during operating hours

Park Hours Change

  • Island Lake will be open from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM until March 31st. Starting on Monday April 1st Island Lake will be open from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Activities

  • Boating is not available at this time. Please check back daily.
  • Shoreline fishing is available.
  • Hiking is available.
  • Snowshoeing, fat tire biking and skating are closed.

Sales and Rentals

  • Minnows are unavailable at the rental shop.
  • Fat Tire Bike rentals are currently unavailable due to icy trail conditions.
  • Ice Huts are not available for the remainder of the season.
  • 2024 picnic reservations are now available to book. Available dates range from May 4 – October 27. Reservations can be made here

Trail Status

  • Trails are a mix of snowy, icy and wet conditions. Proper footwear and aids such as crampons are recommended.  Please dress appropriately for conditions on the trails.

Parking

  • The Home Hardware parking lot is closed indefinitely for trail users. Vehicles will be towed.
  • Parking Lots P1, P3 and P4 are open.

Tales on The Trail

  • Maple Syrup from the Sugarhouse by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton is currently on display.

Ice Fishing Derby Results

  • Final results from the 2024 Ice Fishing Derby can be found here.
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024

Closed

Closed for the Season

  • Caledon Trailway parking remains open for trailway use only; access to Ken Whillans Resource Management Area is not permitted.
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024

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.

Trail Status

  • The winter closure of the Bruce Trail between the parking lot Link Trail and Hole-in-the-Wall feature will be in effect beginning December 22nd and until conditions permit safe access. Please see available trails at the map below.

Winter Trail Closure Map

Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024

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].
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 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 Thursday, March 28, 2024

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

Closed

Closed for the Season

  • Please check back in the spring for opening details.
  • Access is not permitted.
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024

Open during operating hours

Dogs off leash reminder

  • Keep all dogs on leash while visiting.
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024
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