Edenvale Conservation Area
Found on the banks of the Nottawasaga River in the hamlet of Edenvale, this scenic conservation area offers visitors a convenient place to rest, picnic, launch their small boat or drop a fishing line. Seasonal washrooms are available. Edenvale Conservation Area is known locally as the ‘take-out’ after a canoe trip through the Minesing Wetlands.
Edenvale Conservation Area is now open for the 2025 season!
Starting in 2024, NVCA parking fees will apply at the Edenvale Conservation Area.
Getting there
- Located at 3920 Highway 26 (map)
- From the City of Barrie, take Highway 26 west to Edenvale. Cross the Nottawasaga River and turn right at the third driveway into the conservation area. Please look for the sign to the Conservation Area as there are private properties close by.
- The area is open spring to fall, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Activities
Photography Permits
Photography for personal enjoyment is permitted and encouraged in all NVCA public conservation areas.
If you are a professional photographer or are planning to come to one of our conservation areas for a professional photo shoot, you may be required to purchase a photography permit before you enter the area.
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.
Parking Fees
| Parking Pass | Rate |
|---|---|
|
Daily Parking Pass |
$10.00 + HST per vehicle |
|
Annual Parking Pass |
$70.00 + HST per vehicle |
Recreation 
Conservation Areas