Conservation Area Activities
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority offers 11 conservation areas for visitors to explore. While most of the 5,260 hectares (13,000 acres) are considered wilderness areas or natural lands, visitors can experience most of these properties in a variety of ways.
Spending time in nature is a great way to get exercise and to improve mental health. NVCA is pleased to provide a variety of opportunities throughout our watershed.
NVCA welcomes you to come explore and relax at one of our conservation areas.
Activities
Follow these tips to ensure your experience is an enjoyable one!
- NVCA’s conservation areas are open from dawn until dusk, daily. Please check the individual conservation area page, as some locations are closed seasonally.
- To ensure your and your pet’s safety, please keep your dog on a leash when visiting NVCA’s conservation areas.
- Parking fees apply at NVCA’s conservation areas. Please check the individual conservation area page, as some locations are managed by partners and may not be included in NVCA’s annual parking pass.
- Foraging is not permitted within any conservation area.
- Please be prepared when visiting NVCA’s conservation areas. Visiting wilderness areas requires planning and preparation.
Parking Fees
| Parking Pass | Rate |
|---|---|
|
Daily Parking Pass |
$10.00 + HST per vehicle |
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Annual Parking Pass |
$70.00 + HST per vehicle |
Photography Permits
If you are a professional photographer, or plan to take photos that typically require professional services (such as portraits, family sessions, engagements, or wedding photography) a permit is required. For any sessions resembling a professional photo shoot, we ask that you obtain a permit in advance.
Photography for personal enjoyment is permitted and encouraged in all NVCA public conservation areas. Personal photography includes casual photos taken for individual use, such as landscapes, wildlife, or informal photos with friends and family.
The proceeds from the sale of NVCA’s Photography Permits goes directly to the Conservation Lands programs and maintenance of NVCA’s conservation areas.
Please stay on the trails and respect all postings with regards to trail or area closures.
For photography permit fees, please call 705-424-1479 x 236 on Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or email lands@nvca.on.ca.
Operating Hours
Recreation 
Conservation Areas