Nottawasaga Bluffs
Visitor Safety Notice:
Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area is now open.
Currently, only the main trail and the Betty Carter Side Trail are open.
The Keyhole Side Trail, Nottawasaga Bluffs Side Trail and the Ian Lang Memorial Trail remain closed to due the recent ice storm and bridge collapse.
We are working to repair damages as soon as possible and will provide updates when available.
The yellow dot indicates the location of the collapsed bridge on the Nottawasaga Bluffs Trail.
This 400-acre conservation area offers a full day of exploration and adventure, with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of the area’s history. See where settlers once toiled to cut a living out of the wilderness. Timber and limestone proved to be big businesses for this area, resulting in the establishment of nearby communities like Singhampton and Glen Huron.
Connect with the Bruce Trail as it makes its way through the property or venture down one of its side trails to catch a variety of unique features. Of particular note – the Key Hole Side Trail offers an other-worldly experience – you’ll often find bits of snow in the trail’s crevices into June.
Please note there is no overnight parking or camping permitted at the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area.
Hiking trails at Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area
The Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area supports part of the main Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club trail, the Betty Carter Side Trail, the Keyhole Side Trail and the Ian Lang Memorial Trail.
The main trail from the parking lot to the lookout is seasonally accessible. All other trails are not considered accessible due to inclines and uneven surfaces. The trails at the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area are suitable for hiking and snowshoeing but are not maintained for skiing or cycling.
The new parking project at this conservation area is now complete. The parking lot is located just west of the original trail head on the south side of 15/16th sideroad. This new parking lot also has a new washroom building that is open seasonally. Additionally, a new trailhead connecting was made from the parking lot to the Ian Lang Memorial Trail. Washrooms are currently open for the winter season.
Activities
Getting there
Online mapping systems may try to send you along 15/16 Sdrd. Nottawasaga Concession 8. Don’t go that way. Instead come along from Rd. 124 from Singhampton (not Glen Huron) (see directions below). Your car will thank you!
- Address: 8861 Nottawasaga 15/16 Sdrd., Clearview Township
- GPS: X-562916, Y-4910256
- Directions: Travel south from Collingwood through Duntroon on Simcoe Road 124. Just before Singhampton, turn left on Mill Town Rd., then immediately left onto Ewing Rd. Follow Ewing to 17/18 Sdrd. and turn left. At the next stop sign at a T-intersection, turn left. Continue for 500 m and watch for the parking lot on your right.
Parking Fees
| Parking Pass | Rate |
|---|---|
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Daily Parking Pass |
$10.00 + HST per vehicle |
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Annual Parking Pass |
$70.00 + HST per vehicle |
At our Conservation Areas
Purchase your daily parking pass at our conservation areas by:
- Visiting the HotSpot website
- By using the QR Code found on the signs at each conservation area
Online
Hotspot App
Purchase your annual parking pass through the HotSpot App.
- Select Permits on the HotSpot app
- Select Purchase a Permit (do not select Parking)
- Select Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority as the City
- Select Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority as the Location
- Select Annual Pass
- Follow payment instructions
The HotSpot app is available for Android and Apple devices.
At the NVCA Administration Centre
- Call 705-424-1479
- Email admin@nvca.on.ca
- Visit the John Hix Administration Centre at 8195 8th Line, Utopia, ON, LOM 1TO. Find us on Google Maps
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.
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