CANCELED - Forks of the Credit

saturday march 16th, 2024

Discover the Origins of the Credit River

Get out this weekend and connect with the nature around you. To the North of Toronto, we will be adventuring into the origins of the Credit River; one of the main waterways of the GTA!
Located in Caledon, Ontario, Canada, Forks of the Credit is part of the Niagara Escarpment biosphere. The park is on the Bruce Trail as well as includes the Dominion trail, Kettle Trail, Meadow trail, and Trans Canada Trail.

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park holds a rich history deeply rooted in the region's past. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, the area later became significant during the industrial boom of the 19th century. The park's name stems from its location at the confluence of the Credit River and its tributaries, which served as a crucial hub for early settlers engaged in logging and milling activities.

Today, trails wind through remnants of the park's industrial past, while lush forests and meandering waterways provide a serene backdrop for outdoor recreation and exploration. Through its history and conservation efforts, the park continues to inspire appreciation for Ontario's natural landscapes and cultural heritage.

Discover waterfalls, old-growth forests, and fresh air!

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

THIS ACTIVEDAYS TRIP IS ORGANIZED BY THE ACTIVEDAYS COMMUNITY. SEE ALL ACTIVEDAYS TRIPS AND JOIN US VIA OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!

Schedule 

9:00am - Pick up - 34 Asquith Ave, Waiver checks (close to Yonge and Bloor Subway)

10:00am – 10:15am - Arrival to the park, Park and map, Washroom break

10:15am - 12:00pm -guided hike

12:00pm - Lunch (bring your own)

1:00pm - 2:30pm - Continue guided hike

2:30pm - Depart Forks of The Credit

WHAT TO BRING

• Snacks and Dinner! If you can, bring something warm- This helps a lot in staying warm on a cold day

• Tea (optional but, again, a great way to keep warm)

• Winter boots / Hat / Scarf / Mitts

• Spikes/Cleats

• Water (at least 1.5L)

• Skis, Snowshoes, Skates (All of these are rentable at Arrowhead on a first come/ first serve basis too- Check out the Pricing: HERE

• Medications

• Weather appropriate clothing- Layer up!- wool is great as a middle layer as it helps wick water away from the body and keep you warm!

• Camera

• Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail and bus :)

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS

To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at — you can take part in the group hike, or spend your time exploring nature on your own.

Active Days is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.

ALL ACTIVEDAYS PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER. WE WILL BRING PRINTED COPIES OF THE WAIVER TO SIGN ON THE BUS. YOU CAN FIND A DIGITAL COPY OF A SAMPLE WAIVER HERE

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organiser.