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Belfountain Limehouse 5 Conservation Area 23 Conservation Area

Island Lake Meadowvale 9 Conservation Area 25 Conservation Area

PARK MEMBERS ENJOY Ken Whillans Rattray Marsh Resource Management Area Conservation Area Free general admission and special discounts* to CVC and Toronto and 14 27 Region Conservation Authority parks:

• Albion Hills • Bruce’s Mill • Ken Whillans • Belfountain • Glen Haffy • Kortright • Black Creek • Heart Lake • Petticoat Creek • Boyd • Island Lake • Terra Cotta

*Some restrictions apply. Terra Cotta Silver Creek 17 Conservation Area 29 Conservation Area

Visit ConservationParks.ca for more info and other membership opportunities*.

Family & Friends Membership *CVC Our Credit memberships also Elora Cataract Upper Credit available at CVCParks.ca. 21 Trailway 31 Conservation Area 1 2 Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has partnered with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to offer you the best of our parks through our membership programs. Now you can enjoy unlimited combined access to ALL of our green space to accommodate more of your user needs. Purchase this membership and enjoy benefits from CVC and TRCA parks! For more information visitconservationparks.ca .

Adjala Mono New Tecumseth Major roads DUFFERIN Tosorontio 48 Regional municipal boundary Amaranth Island Lake Conservation Area SIMCOE Local municipal boundary Glen Haffy Conservation area Orangeville Conservation Area 9 CVC and TRCA boundary East 48 Garafraxa Newmarket CVC Conservation Area Upper Credit Conservation Area TRCA Conservation Area

Albion Hills King Conservation Area Whitchurch-Stouf 0 1.75 3.5 7 10.5 14 km and Campground Aurora Caledon Elora Cataract 400 DURHAM Trailway Belfountain Conservation Area Ken Whillans YORK Resource Management Area Uxbridge Bruce’s Mill 10 404 Kortright Richmond Conservation Area Centre for Conservation WELLINGTON Hill PEEL Terra Cotta Pickering Erin Conservation Area Heart Lake Vaughan 48 Conservation Area Boyd Markham 7 Conservation Area Silver Creek W Conservation Area 407 Brampton 7 25 410 Indian Line Black Creek Ajax Limehouse Campground Pioneer Village Conservation Area Glen Rouge 7 Campground Petticoat Creek Conservation Area 401 Meadowvale 427 Conservation Area Halton Hills TORONTO

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General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted) Adults: $5.09 Children (ages 6-14): $2.88 Belfountain CA may be Seniors (60 and over): $3.98 undergoing significant construction in 2016. Most Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people: $22.12 trails and facilities will remain Maximum bus charge: $110 open. Call if you have any questions or need details. Parking fee (weekends and holidays): $10 Members: Free

Activities* BELFOUNTAIN Conservation Area Facilities Picnic areas Hiking trails Barbecue rentals

10 Credit St., Belfountain L7K 0E5 | GPS: 43.795, -80.013 Cold drinks Suspension bridge Waterfall 519.927.5838 | [email protected] *Ontario fishing licence required. Pets must be on a leash of six feet or less. www.creditvalleyca.ca/belfountainca

Belfountain Conservation Area is Weddings and Photography situated on the Niagara Escarpment in Belfountain Conservation Area is a haven for photographers with its spectacular scenery. This area the valley of the West Credit River. The is also ideal as a backdrop for small weddings. Permits are required. Call 1.800.367.0890. spring-fed waters of this river sustain coldwater fish, such as brook and Filming permit: please call for a quote brown trout, offering ample angling opportunities. Walk along cliffs of Professional photo permit starting at: $75/hour the Niagara Escarpment and watch Wedding photo permit package: $250/two hours freshwater springs flowing down limestone cliffs. Wedding event permit starting at: $550 (includes photo permit)

The park features include the waterfall, ‘belle’ fountain, suspension bridge Picnics and Yellowstone Cave, complete with cement stalactites. These structures Inviting a group to Belfountain Conservation Area? Make a reservation to ensure you have were built by Charles W. Mack, inventor space for everyone. Bookings are accepted throughout the year for dates falling within May to of the cushion rubber stamp, in 1908. September. October to April reservations are not available. Please call 1.800.367.0890 or email [email protected] for more information.

Ideal for: fishing, hiking, picnicking, photography and weddings

Hours of Operation (subject to change, conditions permitting) Spring (Apr 30 - May 13): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Summer (May 8 - Sep 5): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fall (Sep 8 - Oct 23): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Winter (Oct 24 - Spring 2017): Closed

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In 1908, Charles Features such Belfountain Check out the Mack purchased as the fountain, Conservation Salamander a portion of cave and dam Area featuring the dam and swing Festival in property which in Belfountain Belfountain this is now known Conservation bridge circa early as Belfountain Area were built 20th century. September. Conservation when Charles Area. In 1914, Mack owned he opened his the property. property to the public. 7 8 Island Lake Conservation Area General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted) Adults: $5.09 Children (ages 6-14): $2.88 Seniors (60 and over): $3.98 Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people: $22.12 Members: Free

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. ISLAND LAKE Conservation Area SPRING TO FALL** 673067 Hurontario St. S., Orangeville L9W 2Y9 | GPS: 43.928, -80.083 Info and reservations: 519.941.6329 or 1.800.367.0890 Watercraft Fees*** [email protected] | www.creditvalleyca.ca/islandlakeca Boat with electric motor rental: $60/half day, $90/day; solar motor $75/half day, $125/day Canoe/kayak/paddleboard rental: $20/hour, $50/day Island Lake Conservation Area (ILCA) is a valued natural heritage and Boat launch: $8 recreational resource within the Credit Annual boat launch permit: $35 or free with membership purchase River watershed. The reservoir, created Annual canoe and kayak storage: $110 in 1967, controls water flow into the Credit River. Facilities This park features four seasons of Picnic areas Barbecue rentals Volleyball court Osprey viewing area recreation through its 820 acres of lake, wetland, forest and meadows. Hiking trails Boat launch Pavilion Amphitheatre Trailways include the Vicki Barron Bait and snack shop Boat, canoe and Canoe/kayak Full convenience Lakeside Trail, Sugar Bush Trail and paddleboard rentals storage washrooms Memorial Forest Trail. WINTER** IDEAL FOR: boating, fishing (summer and winter), picnicking, hiking and cycling Winter Rentals*** Heated ice hut rental: $26/person (half day), $36/person (full day) Seasonal hut rental: $500 (up to four people) Hours of Operation (subject to change, conditions permitting) Ice fishing rods: $10/day; $20 deposit required Mon to Fri - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spring (Apr 15 - May 13): Sat, Sun - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Snowshoes: $15/day; $100 deposit required Mon to Fri - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ice Fishing Derby entry (Feb 1-29): $35/adult, $20/child (up to 11 years) Summer (May 14 - Aug 20): Sat, Sun, holidays - 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Late Summer Mon to Fri - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Facilities (Aug 21 - Sep 17): Sat, Sun, holidays - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hiking trails Barbecue rentals Pavilion Skating rink Fall (Sep 18 - Oct 23): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bait and snack shop Full convenience Heated ice hut Hole auguring Winter (Jan 1 - Mar 20): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. washrooms rentals Seven days a week - daylight hours only. $5/vehicle **conditions permitting; no motorboats allowed Off-season (Mar 21 - Apr self-serve fee. Rental shop and water access not ***call for reservations, $5 fee and credit card required; time of day restrictions and $200 deposit apply 14 and Oct 24 - Dec 31): available. 9 Prices do not include HST. 10 Island Lake Conservation Area

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Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail Earn free rentals with a Visitors can access the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail (VBLT) using “Live the Lake” card active transportation at no charge. While this community trail is free to use, the importance of maintenance and monitoring Pick up your Live the Lake card at must be emphasized. By purchasing one of our memberships ILCA. Get a stamp for each boat or hut you can ensure the trail you love is kept safe for your friends and rental and earn free rentals throughout family, and enjoy the additional benefits of being a member! the year. Ask staff for details.

11 12 SAVE OUR WATER from Invasives Invasive species are increasingly threatening our local waters and can greatly impact our fisheries. What are they? Do your part Invasive species are plants or animals living • Do not release live bait. Empty your bait outside their known natural range. They’ve been on land. Freeze or salt bait to use later. introduced accidentally or intentionally by human • Drain water from your boat, including activities. They harm the environment, economy the motor, livewell and bilge. and society. • Remove all visible plants and organisms from your boat and gear. Put them into a garbage. How are they dangerous? • Remove all invisible organisms Invasive species may feed on native species or from your boat and gear by: compete for food. They introduce new parasites • rinsing with hot water to native species. They are one of the leading • spraying with high pressure water KEN WHILLANS Resource Management Area causes of threatened or endangered species. • drying in the sun for five days

Invasive species are most commonly spread by 16026 Hurontario St., Caledon L7C 2C5 | GPS: 43.813, -79.933 hitching a ride on a boat, trailer, fishing gear or 905.838.0680 | [email protected] equipment, including bait buckets. www.creditvalleyca.ca/kenwhillansrma Zebra mussel Round goby Learn more: creditvalleyca.ca/invasives Ken Whillans Resource Management Area (KWRMA) features 217 acres of warm-water fish habitats and wetland communities including swamps Become a Changes to the CVC and marshes. Live Bait Policy This is a fun area for beginners or REEL Expert Effective April 18, 2014, we made experienced fisherman to enjoy over changes to our live bait policy. three seasons. NORTHERN PIKE ideal for: bird watching, fishing Found at Island Lake CA and Ken Emerald Shiner, available during Whillans RMA ponds. winter at Island Lake CA

LARGEMOUTH To protect against disease transfer and BASS invasive species introduction, baitfish use Found at Island in conservation areas is now limited to Lake CA and Ken Island Lake Conservation Area. Anglers Hours of Operation (subject to change, conditions permitting) Whillans RMA. wishing to use baitfish must purchase them at Island Lake. Spring (Apr 23 - May 13): Seven days a week - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Summer (May 14 - Aug 19): Seven days a week - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Worms, where Ontario Fishing BLACK Late Summer (Aug 20 - Sept 5): Seven days a week - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CRAPPIE Regulations allow, will continue to be Found at Island allowed as bait at Ken Whillans Resource Mon to Fri - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early Fall (Sept 6 - Sept 16): Sat, Sun - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake CA. Management Area and Terra Cotta Conservation Area. CVC does not allow Mon to Fri - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. harvesting of baitfish, frogs, leeches or Fall (Sept 17 - Oct 23): Sat, Sun, holidays - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. RAINBOW crayfish in our conservation areas. Seven days a week - daylight hours only. TROUT Off-season (Oct 24 - Nov 30): $5/vehicle self-serve fee. Gatehouse, Stocked seasonally These changes are to protect our valued washrooms and water access are not in Ken Whillans fisheries resources. available. RMA ponds. Winter (Dec 1/16 - Mar 31/17) Closed 13 14 Ken Whillans Resource Management Area Ken Whillans Resource Management Area

General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted) Adults: $5.09 Children (ages 6-14): $2.88 Seniors (60 and over): $3.98

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The Credit River runs along the west side of KWRMA and is a designated catch and release area o which supports brown trout and some brook trout. This section of the river is also artificial bait and S single barbless hooks only. Please observe fishing seasons and catch and release regulations. t r e t • Children under 18 and seniors over 65 do not require a fishing licence • Catch and release recommended • Please ask staff if you are unsure of regulations

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Ca na Caledon Trailway – Access trail 0.3 km The Caledon Trailway can be easily accessed through KWRMA. This multi-use trail is ideal for McLaughlin Road di an P a walking, cycling and horseback riding. CVC and the Town of Caledon allow trail users to access c iﬁ Harvest Trail – 2.3 km c

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Prices do not include HST. 12 / Olde Baseline Road 15 16 Terra Cotta Conservation Area General Admission Fees (cash, debit, Visa, M/C, AMEX accepted) Adults: $5.09 Children (ages 6-14): $2.88 Seniors (60 and over): $3.98 Maximum charge per vehicle of up to 6 people: $22.12 Members: Free

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 cross-country skis or snowshoes. Our sugar shack will be steaming during our Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival. Event runs annually on select dates throughout March and Easter Weekend.

TERRA COTTA Conservation Area Facility Rentals Rent our new amphitheatre for weddings or presentations, one of our pavilions for that family reunion or birthday party and our indoor Watershed Learning Centre for a team building event or small reception. Try a unique setting for your next event. 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Halton Hills L0P 1N0 GPS: 43.724, -79.955 | 905.877.1120 | [email protected] Trails www.creditvalleyca.ca/terracottaca A variety of trails take visitors through forests, fields and around ponds of the Niagara Escarpment. Trails accommodate all levels of users, with different terrain and distances. Pets must be on a leash Terra Cotta Conservation Area offers of six feet or less. plenty for nature enthusiasts, families or large groups looking for something SPRING TO FALL* (see trail map) different. Once a private facility with campsites and swimming pool, it is now restored to its natural state where Facilities** people can enjoy its beauty year-round. Picnic areas Hiking trails Full convenience Rae Horst Sugar Shack washrooms Terra Cotta CA offers nature-based learning programs and special events Barbecue and Amphitheatre Education Visitors Centre with pavilion rentals programs snacks for sale for individuals, families and groups. For more information, please visit CVCEvents.ca WINTER* (see trail map)

Facilities** IDEAL FOR: trail walking, bird watching, large Groomed cross- Visitors Centre with Barbecue and Outdoor picnics or corporate events, country ski trails snacks for sale pavilion rentals skating weddings and photography Snowshoe and Full convenience Education Cross-country ski and hiking trails washrooms programs snowshoe rentals Hikers and snowshoers please respect groomed trails and stay off ski tracks.

Hours of Operation (subject to change, conditions permitting) Rentals*** Spring (Apr 23 - May 13): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to the Visitors Welcome Centre to rent skis or warm up by the fire with hot chocolate. Summer (May 14 - Sep 5): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Adult cross-country ski package: $27/person; 20% off for seniors (60 and over) Fall (Sep 6 - Oct 30): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Child cross-country ski package: $17/person Winter (Jan 1 - Mar 31): Seven days a week - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Snowshoe rental (adult/child): $15/person Off-season (Nov - Dec, April 31): Open during daylight hours. *Ontario fishing licence required. Please dispose of used fishing line properly. **conditions permitting ***call for reservations, $5 fee and credit card required; time of day restrictions and $200 deposit apply 17 Prices do not include HST. 18 Terra Cotta Conservation Area Terra Cotta Conservation Area SummerSummer Trails - Terra CottaTr aConservationil Map Area Winterwinter Trails - Terra tr Cottaail Conservation map Area N N

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11 Station St., Hillsburgh N0B 1Z0 | GPS: 43.785, -80.144 235 Daniel St., Erin N0B 1T0 | GPS: 43.779, -80.073 Wellington Rd. 23 [email protected] | 1.800.367.0890 Siderd. 17 10th Line www.creditvalleyca.ca/eloracataract

Winston Churchill Blvd. Once an abandoned CP rail corridor, the Elora Shaw’s Creek Rd. Wellington Rd. 124 Cataract Trailway (ECT) was formed through co- operation of Credit Valley Conservation, Grand

River Conservation Authority and the Elora Dundas St. Cataract Trailway Association. The trail creates a ERIN VILLAGE greenway for people to explore the environment in Dundas St. E. different ways, while protecting natural and cultural heritage values.

The ECT is three metres wide with a stone- Mississauga Rd. screened surface suitable for walking with strollers, wheelchairs or cycling. The 47 kilometre trail is a connector between the Grand and Credit River 0 500 m watersheds, with 13 kilometres running through 10th Line CVC lands. The trail is open year-round and provides four seasons of recreation. Elora Cataract Trailway – 13.2 km Please note some sections of the trail have limited recreational uses. Trail Kiosk Parking Hours of Operation What to See & Do • After sunrise and before sunset daily • Horseback riding* Admission Fees • Cycling • Bird watching • Donation box at main entrances in Erin • Photography • Memberships available • Cross-country skiing (not groomed) online or by phone • Snowshoeing Facilities • Dog walking - leashed dogs only • Accessible parking • Snowmobiling** • Port-o-lets in Hillsburgh This is a shared use trail. Activities are and Erin parking lot permitted on certain trail sections only. • Accessible trail * closed mid March until the end of May 21 ** permitted by licenced group only 22 LimehouseLIMEH ConservationOUSE Area 22nd Sideroad CONSERVATION AREA

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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

Experience the natural wonders of the Line 5th Niagara Escarpment and the cultural heritage of its past at Limehouse Conservation Area. The Bruce Trail and side trails take visitors into the geological heart of the area known as the “Hole in the Wall” where ladders provide access to fissures in the escarpment rock.

Trails also take visitors past remnants of the lime industry in Ontario. Stand 0 100 m before huge lime kilns and associated features such as an old powder house. These cultural heritage resources of the 1800s represent an important part of Ontario’s past. Kiln Trail – 0.05 km CVC Trail – 0.9 km

For your safety, please stay on the Hwy 7 designated trails at all times. Obey all Bruce Trail – 1.9 km signs and fencing throughout the property. Black Creek Side Trail – 1.5 km 22nd Sideroad Access Trail – 0.2 km Hours of Operation What to See & Do Lime Kilns and Mill Ruins • After sunrise and before sunset daily • Scenic views of the Credit River LIMEHOUSE CA 20 Siderd

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• Donation box at main entrances 6th Line • Nature viewing Hole in the Wall • Memberships available 5th Line • Restored limestone kilns online or by phone 4th Line Trail Kiosk and ruins • Photography Parking Facilities 17th Sideroad • Dog walking - leashed dogs only • Parking lot on 5th Line Conservation area boundary • Port-o-let in parking lot - seasonal • Hike through the “Hole in the Wall” feature on the Bruce Trail 23 24 MeadowvaleME ADOConservationWV AAreaLE CONSERVATION AREA

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visitors along its banks and through the Intuit Tr. floodplain. While on the 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 Old Derry Rd. 0 200 m district in 1980.

Property on the east side of the river Other Trail – 0.5 km is managed by City of Mississauga, including the Culham Trail which travels Culham Trail – 1.7 km through the property and connects many parks and neighbourhoods. The Glassford Trail – 1.1 km east side of the property has picnic and Trail Kiosk group area rentals. Hwy 407 Parking

CVC Head Office Hours of Operation What to See & Do Conservation area boundary • After sunrise and before sunset daily • Bird watching Park Entrance • Photography Admission Fees • Cycling - Culham Trail • Memberships available • Dog walking - leashed dogs only online or by phone Hwy 401 • Glassford Trail Facilities • Access to the Credit River • Flush washrooms available at • Cultural heritage sites east side of river seasonally • Bridge over the Credit River • Accessible parking 25 26

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CVC completed an ash tree assessment and Pedestrian Waterfront removed infected trees at Rattray Marsh CA. Trail – 1.1 km To learn more about ash management on CVC properties visit: creditvalleyca.ca/eab-at-cvc Lakeshore Rd. W. Trail Kiosk

Southdown Rd. Park Entrance Hours of Operation What to See & Do* Conservation area boundary • After sunrise and before sunset daily • Bird watching RATTRAY • Photography MARSH CA Admission Fees • Dog walking - leashed dogs only • Donation box at main kiosk of Bexhill entrance • Raised boardwalks • Memberships available online or by phone • Access to Lake Ontario shoreline Lakeshore Rd. W. Facilities • Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail • Washrooms at Jack Darling Memorial Park Lake Ontario * Fishing and cycling • Limited parking not permitted • Boardwalks and accessible trails 27 28 Silver Creek Conservation Area

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Vehicle access from Town of Halton Hills, 9th Line and Fallbrook Trail Clayhill Rd. (27th Sideroad) | L7G 4S8 | GPS: 43.692, -79.967 | 1.800.367.0890 [email protected] | www.creditvalleyca.ca/silvercreekca

Silver Creek Conservation Area is CVC’s largest land holding. It protects many significant natural features including the headwaters of Silver Creek, a Credit T River tributary. This area includes a large Niagara Escarpment valley and many rafalgar Rd. 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. Confederation St. 27th Siderd. Thanks to provincial funding, hard work and volunteer hours, we now enjoy a 120-metre boardwalk that protects the pond’s sensitive shoreline from trail Fallbrook Trail widening and soil compaction.

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Bennett Heritage Side Trail – 0.8 km Trail Kiosk Hours of Operation What to See & Do Bruce Trail – 6.3 km Entrance • After sunrise and before sunset daily • Bruce Trail Great Esker Side Trail – 3.9 km Conservation area boundary • Niagara Escarpment Admission Fees • Nature viewing Irwin Quarry Side Trail – 1.1 km • Donation box at main entrances • Photography • Memberships available online or by phone Roberts Side Trail – 1.5 km • Dog walking - leashed dogs only Facilities Walking Fern Side Trail – 0.8 km • Parking alongside road • Port-o-let at 9th Line main entrance 29 30 UpperUPPER Credit Conservation CRED AreaIT CONSERVATION AREA

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20073 Porterfield Rd. (Regional Road 136), Alton L7K 1S9 15A Town Line, Orangeville L9W 3R4 GPS: 43.873, -80.062 | 1.800.367.0890 | [email protected] www.creditvalleyca.ca/uppercreditca

Willoughby Rd. Located within the Towns of Caledon and Orangeville, the Upper Credit Conservation Hwy 10/24 Area (UCCA) represents one of CVC’s most significant land acquisitions with 400 acres.

The Credit River serves as the ecological backbone of UCCA. The property features diverse ecosystems including wetlands, coniferous and deciduous forests, and meadow habitats. RR 136

This part of the Credit River is identified as a coldwater fish community which supports brook trout. Highpoint Siderd. The area is 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 Highpoint Siderd. blue heron near the water’s edge.

Dragonfly Park Trails – 0.7 km

Marsh Trail – 2.6 km Hours of Operation What to See & Do Safari Grassland Loop • After sunrise and before sunset daily • Bird watching • Photography Bobolink Trail Admission Fees • Snowshoeing • Donation box at main entrances Old Farm Lane • Dog walking - leashed dogs only • Memberships available online or by phone • Meadow trails Trail Kiosk Facilities • Credit River brook trout fishing. Parking • Port-o-lets in parking lot See Zone 16 exceptions 0 500 m • Accessible parking in the Ontario Fishing Conservation area boundary Regulations for details. 31 32 BE A PART OF PROTECTING Book your event today! THE LAND PHOTOGRAPHY • CEREMONIES • RECEPTIONS YOU LOVE

Volunteer Exciting opportunities for families, groups and individuals www.creditvalleyca.ca/volunteer

Learn and Explore Education programs for schools, families and adults www.creditvalleyca.ca/education

Take Action on Your Property On-site consultations, technical advice and workshops to help get you started www.creditvalleyca.ca/yourlandandwater

For more information: 1.800.367.0890 [email protected] creditvalleyca.ca/weddings

33 34 Credit Valley Conservation Foundation Beware of INVASIVE SPECIES Invasive species impact the health of our environment and native wildlife. They can create a host of human health and economic-related issues.

CVC Can Help Experienced staff are available to provide private landowners with: · Technical advice · Invasive control services David Cappaert, CFIA · Guides and manuals DONATE TO THE CVC FOUNDATION · Available funding opportunties for your project Your donations can help us acquire new land, build trails and invest in youth environmental education. For More Information Visit creditvalleyca.ca/invasive-species, email [email protected] or call 647-449-2743.

CVC RESTORATION SERVICES FOR PRIVATE LANDOWNERS Get the inside scoop on protecting your property, helping the environment and how CVC can help you do it. VOLUNTEER WITH “A FRIENDS” GROUP • Seedling Reforestation Planting Projects “Friends of” groups are established for many (minimum order 1,500 seedlings) of CVC’s conservation areas. Join today! • Potted Planting Projects (minimum order of 100 mixed units) • Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) FOR MORE INFO OR TO VOLUNTEER • Invasive Plant Removal www.cvcfoundation.ca • Grassland and Prairie Restoration [email protected], 905-670-1615 • Habitat Structure Enhancements facebook.com/cvcfoundation, twitter.com/cvcfoundation For more information: call 905-838-1940 or visit creditvalleyca.ca/trm REGISTERED CHARITY: Programs are offered within #118879048RR0001 the Credit River watershed

35 36 PARKS User Guide LIABILITY Waiver As a condition of your use of the facilities, properties or bodies of water, you assume all risk of personal injury, death, or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including but CVC manages several thousand acres of land. Each conservation area not limited to cycling, hiking, swimming, all other permitted activities, travel within or beyond the Park boundaries, or negligence, breach of contract, or breach of statutory duty of care or offers different opportunities. Rules help protect our lands and visitors. breach of the Occupier’s Liability Act on the part of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, its employees, agents, volunteers, independent contractors, representatives, sponsors, officers, Board of Directors, successors and assigns (collectively referred to as the Credit 99 Pets are welcome and must be kept 99 Photography for personal use is encouraged. Valley Conservation Authority). You agree that the Credit Valley Conservation Authority shall on a leash of six feet or less at all Commercial photography and filming must times. Please pick up after your pet. be approved and permitted by CVC. not be liable for any personal injury or death or property loss and you release the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and waive all claims with respect hereto. You agree that any litigation 99 Fishing? If you are between the ages of 99 Visitors must present a valid day use involving the Credit Valley Conservation Authority shall be brought solely within the Province of 18 and 64 you are required by law to have permit or membership when requested and Ontario and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario. a valid Ontario fishing licence. may only enter at designated points of entry. You further agree that these conditions and any rights, duties, and obligations or litigations as between the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and you shall be governed by and interpreted 99 Although barbecues are allowed, 99 Visitors entering the conservation area by solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction. open fires are not permitted. use of active transportation (defined as walking, jogging, running, cycling, in-line 99 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are skating, skateboarding, non-mechanized permitted within conservation areas. wheelchairing, skiing and snowshoeing) will have admission fees waived. 99 Garbage and recycling stations are located in each conservation 99 Cyclists must yield to pedestrians. If area. Please do not litter. the pathway is busy with pedestrians, consider walking instead of cycling. Cyclists must 99 The use of ATVs, snowmobiles, dismount when meeting pedestrians on narrow gas powered motorboats or bridges at Island Lake CA. Caution: All other motorized all-terrain boardwalks are slippery when wet. vehicles is prohibited. 99 Be predictable by travelling in a 99 To protect sensitive areas please stay on consistent manner. Always look behind you CONNECT WITH US designated trails. Do not go off trails. before changing positions on the trail.

99 It is illegal to remove, destroy and/ 99 It is illegal to enter or remain in a or damage any plant (alive or dead), conservation area before or after Credit Valley Conservation Credit Valley Conservation gratefully animal, property or structure. posted hours of operation. 1255 Old Derry Road, Mississauga ON L5N 6R4 acknowledges financial support from our member municipalities for facilities, Head Office: 1.800.668.5557 99 Do not block the trail. Use no 99 Visitors must strictly observe all posted programs and services: the Regions of Parks: 1.800.367.0890, cvcparks.ca more than half the trail width. closure notices in the conservation area. Peel and Halton; the Cities of Mississauga Signs are posted to ensure visitor safety. and Brampton; the Towns of Caledon, 99 It is illegal to possess or discharge firearms Erin, Halton Hills, Oakville, Orangeville or fireworks in conservation areas. and Mono; and the Townships of Amaranth and East Garafraxa.

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 Member of 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. CONSERVATION 1990, c.M.56, as amended. PARTNERS: If you have any questions, please contact us at 1.800.367.0890 or by email at [email protected].

37 38 2016 EVENTS AT Our Conservation Areas Jan 22 & 23 Moonlight Ski Terra Cotta CA Feb 1 - 29 Ice Fishing Derby Island Lake CA Weekends in Feb Cross-Country Ski Lessons Terra Cotta CA Feb 15 Family Day Activities Island Lake CA and Terra Cotta CA Feb 19 & 20 Moonlight Ski Terra Cotta CA Mar 5 & 6, 12-20, Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Terra Cotta CA 25-28, Apr 2 & 3 Mar 12 - 20 Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Island Lake CA Jul, Aug, Sep Yoga in the Park Various CAs July, Aug, Sep Art in the Park Various CAs 8th Annual Friends of Island Jul 8, 9, 10 Island Lake CA Lake Bass Fishing Tournament Sep Salamander Festival Belfountain CA Oct Fall Event Terra Cotta CA

Become a Member and get FREE access to some of these events and MORE! Visit creditvalleyca.ca/events for other fun workshops, Girl Guide and Scouts programs and family-friendly learning opportunities available at our conservation areas throughout the year. Please note events are subject to change.

NEED A Reservation? We have something for groups of all sizes: • picnics • birthdays and anniversaries • weddings • fundraisers • team building and meetings • and more... Picnicking at Terra Cotta CA Reservations are recommended for groups.

Choose your venue: Terra Cotta CA: Pavilions, open picnic areas, amphitheatre, indoor Photo Credit: Robert Glen space and barbecues available Special Events at Island Lake CA Island Lake CA: Pavilion, water amphitheatre, open picnic areas and barbecues available FOR MORE INFO: Belfountain CA: Visit www.cvcparks.ca or Open picnic areas, small tents and barbecues contact us at 1.800.367.0890 or available [email protected]

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