Cold Creek Info
Cold Creek Conservation is owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and managed and operated by the Township of King Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. It is located on the 11th Concession, South of the 16th Side Road spanning 190 hectares within the Humber River Watershed. The Area offers 6.5 Kilometers of hiking trail along with a vast amount of ecologically diverse and sustainable natural area.
Cold Creek is host to a variety of hiking trails, a high and low ropes course, rock climbing wall, summer camp, fall, winter and spring recreation programs, and educational programs in partnership with local school groups.
Hiking Trails
Cold Creek Conservation Area has 6.5kms of natural hiking trails through hardwood forests, pine plantations, coniferous wetlands and a bog walk available all season long. Trail access is open to the public from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Programs
The Township of King recently began offering a variety of recreation camps and programs and are currently expanding our programs further for members of the public.
Outdoor Education
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is hosting, throughout the year, a series of curriculum based education, public and summer camp programs that will include everything from nature appreciation and interpretation to outdoor recreational activities and skills.
For more information on The Cold Creek Conservation Area, Contact the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department at 905-833-5321
Group Programs
At Cold Creek Conservation Area we have the unique opportunity to offer a variety of different group activities. We also give you the option of choosing and combining programs that best suit your needs;
- Leadership Initiatives
- Trust Activities
- Educational Programs
- Nature Based Programs
- Team Building Exercises
We offer these programs to all different types of groups, from corporate to volunteer groups we have programs that will suit all of your needs.
*Meals can be provided upon request
Program Information
We have a variety of recreational programs that we are offering at Cold Creek Conservation this coming season:
Winter 2010
- Introduction to Snowshoeing
- Outdoor Skills
Spring 2010
- Archery
- Beginner Canoeing Skills
- High and Low Ropes
- Bird Watching
- Rock Climbing
- Outdoor skills
- Discover the Outdoors
Summer 2010
- Outdoor Adventure Camp
- Archery
Special Events
The Township of King, Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department offers a wide variety of special events held at Cold Creek Conservation Area throughout the year. Below is the schedule for all 2010 special events.
Springfest
- May 15th
Cold Creek Open House
- July 19th
Fallfest
- Sept 18th
High/Low Ropes
Brand new to Cold Creek Conservation Area is the high/low ropes course offering experiential education requiring the participant to take initiative, make decisions, and be accountable for the results. This course is ideal for leadership and team building workshops or seminars. The ropes course consists of challenging elements such as a three line bridge, catwalk, spider web, nitro swing and more!
High/Low Ropes & Rock Climbing Wall Rentals:
minimum of 12 participants
Facility Rentals
Visitors Centre:
- Local Residents $20.00 p/h
- Non-Local Residents $25.00 p/h
- Volunteer Group Rate $25.00 per booking
Education Centre:
- Local Residents $25.00 p/h
- Non Local Residents $30.00 p/h
- Volunteer Group Rate $40.00 per booking
Grounds:
- Special event fee $50.00 per booking
Buildings and the ropes course are available for private rentals at Cold Creek for all types of groups
For more information please contact Laura Campbell at lcampbell@king.ca or by phone at (905) 833-5321
Contact Information
Township of King
Parks, Recreation, and Culture
15 Old King Rd.
P.O Box 1346
Nobleton ON
Phone: 905-833-5321
Fax: 905-859-8018