Outdoor recreation in a natural setting has proven physical, mental and spiritual health benefits. It’s important to ensure these special areas are being properly to protect the significant species found in our Conservation Areas, while allowing everyone to enjoy and benefit from them.
Conservation Area Rules include:
- No dogs on beach or in the water
- All dogs must be on leash
- Please clean up after your pet
- Closed dusk to dawn
- All garbage in cans and recycle containers
- All visitors must pay fee before using site facilities
- All group activities are by permit only
- Camping by permit only
- No motorized vehicles allowed on trails
- Authorized use of trail only (hiking/walking)
- Do not damage property
- Do not remove or destroy the wildlife/vegetation
- No Hunting
- Access to water in designated areas only
- Fires allowed by permit only
- Open year round but subject to winter conditions
- No overnight parking
Explore with confidence using Avenza Maps
Visitors to RVCA’s conservation areas can now navigate even our most remote trails with confidence thanks to a new partnership with Avenza Maps. The Toronto-based mobile app offers GPS-enabled maps that can be used offline and without cell service to help you keep your bearings even in the deepest woods.
The app is supported by Android and iOS. Instructions on how to get started and use the mobile app can be found at https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/how-it-works.html. QR codes for the RVCA’s Avenza maps can be found at the trailheads of eight conservation areas, and can also be found on their property-specific webpages. Scanning these QR codes will download RVCA’s maps to your phone to take out onto the trail. If you don't have Avenza Maps, you will be guided through the installation process. To avoid installation issues, the RVCA encourages visitors to download the free app before leaving home.
Traditional trailhead maps and printed brochures will continue to be available, as well as downloadable PDF maps.
