The Cheltenham Badlands

The Cheltenham Badlands

Hours of Operation
Spring (April 19 to May 12)
Seven days a week – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Summer (May 13 to August 18)
Seven days a week – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Late Summer (August 19 to September 15)
Seven days a week – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fall (September 16 to October 27)
Seven days a week – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Winter (October 28 to April 2020)
CLOSED (No entry)

Owned by Ontario Heritage Trust and managed by CVC

Location: 1739 Olde Base Line Road, Caledon, ON L7C  0K6 (map)

Contact Information

General inquiries:
Local: 519-941-6329
Toll-free: 1-800-367-0890
Email: recreation@cvc.ca

REMINDER: IF YOU ARE A CVC MEMBERSHIP CARD HOLDER THE PARKING IS INCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP. Be sure to display your card on the dash where it can clearly be seen.

For none membership holders General Admission Fees are:

Parking rate: $10 per vehicle*
Please pay at the pay station. Machines accept credit and coin.

* Show your parking receipt at any CVC parks location for up to a $10 discount off your general admission fees. Receipt must be used the same day as purchased.

Buses (On-site requirements)

Commercial buses – not permitted in the parking lot due to the size and turn radius required to exit the parking lot.

School buses – accepted Monday to Friday by permit only. Not permitted any time on weekends or holidays.  A permit will only be issued by CVC staff. Call 1-800-367-0890 for more information.

Facilities

• 33-car parking lot (off Olde Base Line Road)

• Accessible parking space (beside the accessible boardwalk on Olde Base Line Road. For use by valid permit holders only)

• 2 spaces for school bus parking (permit required. Contact CVC staff by calling 1-800-367-0890)

• Port-o-lets (accessible washroom onsite)

• Accessible boardwalk/ viewing platform

What to See & Do

• Historical geological Badlands feature/ nature viewing

• Hiking trails (Bruce Trail)

• Dog walking (leashed dogs only please)

• Photography (permit may be required, please contact 1-800-367-0890 for details).

Badlands Trail Map