Cheltenham Badlands Reservation (Required)
From: $10.00
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you require an accessible parking spot click here.
Location
1739 Olde Base Line Road, Caledon, ON L7C 0K6 (map)
The last date to visit for the 2022 season will be November 6, 2022.
Your reservation includes:
- one parking space
- 1.5 hours available to visit the site from the start of your reservation time. In order to accommodate all reservations, anyone arriving over 20 minutes after their start time will not be admitted.
- access to the viewing platform overlooking the feature.
- access to 1km of Bruce Trail onsite and opportunity to hike further within the reservation time (accessibility limited).
- safe capacity limits.
- free same day entry to Terra Cotta and Island Lake Conservations Areas, when capacity allows. Check Park Advisories for up to date capacity notices.
TRAIL CLOSURES: When wet and slippery conditions exist, the Badlands Trail that provides trail access to the boardwalk and feature will be closed for your safety. Access to the boardwalk and feature is still available via the sidewalk. Please check Park Advisories for daily updates. Refunds are not provided when trail closures are in effect.
Note: large vehicles such as RV’s are not permitted due to parking restrictions. For bus reservations please call 1.800.367.0890.
Fees*
Monday to Thursday: $10/ booking
Friday to Sunday and Holidays: $20/ booking
A $10 reservation fee is included with each booking on Friday to Sunday and Holidays.
*HST is additional
Cancellation/ date change policy:
- No refund permitted: After a booking is complete and paid for, no refunds are permitted including cancellations or if you fail to show for your booking.
- Date or Time Changes: All fees are transferable to a new date or a credit can be issued for a later date in the same operating year, if requested any time before your booking. The credit can be used at The Cheltenham Badlands or Belfountain Conservation Area. Credits are non-refundable. The last booking date to use an account credit is NOvemebre 6, 2022.
- $10 +HST reservation fee is added to the booking fee on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
- Cancel online up until the day before your reservation time HERE. Same day changes can be made by calling 1.800.367.0890, press 0.
Visitors must follow these guidelines: Important information about the feature Please stay off the landscape feature. Visitors must remain on the accessible viewing platform and trails at all times to reduce damage and erosion of the historic feature. Be kind to the Badlands. You must use marked trails or the sidewalk along Olde Base Line Road to access the site. Permissible Activities:
Conservation Parks Member Access Information
If you are a Conservation Parks Member you are eligible for free reservations. If you purchased or renewed your Conservation Parks Membership before January 5, 2022 you must enter your entire card number (barcode) in the “coupon code” box on the checkout page. (Example: 6793790554 or CO-01345 or 333337897724) If your number is invalid please call 1.800.367.0890, press 0. If you purchased your Conservation Parks Membership on or after January 5, 2022 you must call 1.800.367.0890, press 0 to receive your free reservation. You must have the actual card or digital card with you when you check-in onsite, staff will be validating. If you do not have card you may be asked to pay for the reservation onsite.
Credit Valley Parks Pass Holder Access Information
If you are a Credit Valley Parks Pass Holder you are eligible for free reservation. you must enter your entire card number (barcode) in the “coupon code” box on the checkout page. (Example: 6793790554 or CO-01345 or 333337897724) If your number is invalid please call 1.800.367.0890, press 0. You must have the actual card with you when you check in onsite, staff will be validating. If you do not have card you may be asked to pay for the reservation onsite.
Library Signed Out Membership Access Information
If you have a Conservation Parks Membership you have signed out from a local library you are eligible to make a free reservation for while you have the membership, as you will need to show it when you arrive. If you do not have card you may be asked to pay for the reservation onsite. Please call 1.800.367.0890 with the card number (barcode) ready in order to make your booking.