The Trust will assume operations of the Cheltenham Badlands in 2024 with a new booking system to serve you better. The site will reopen in mid-May. Watch this space for updates!

Cheltenham Badlands

The Cheltenham Badlands site is one of Ontario’s geological treasures, formed at the base of an ancient sea about 450 million years ago. Today, this 36-hectare (91-acre) site is one of the most recognizable and visited natural heritage landmarks in Southern Ontario.

Hiking | Dog walking | Birding | Photography and filming

1739 Olde Base Line Road, Caledon

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Hours: Mid-May to November 20, 2024, dawn to dusk

By reservation only

Entrance fees

Entrance fees are charged per vehicle. All transactions must be made through ParkPass. Most bookings are for 90 minutes. Limited spots are available, however, for three-hour bookings.

Monday to Friday: $10 + HST for 90-minute visit
Weekends and holidays: $20 + HST for 90-minute visit
Monday to Friday: $18 + HST for three-hour visit
Weekends and holidays: $35 + HST for three-hour visit

Washrooms available on site

badlands@heritagetrust.on.ca

Land acknowledgement

Plan your visit

Practise good Badland behaviour

The Badlands feature is a provincially significant Area of Natural and Scientific Interest. Its distinctive hills and gullies showcase Queenston shale, which is as striking as it is delicate. Erosion is what first exposed the shale after decades of human and environmental activity, and any trespassing onto the Badlands will further erode this unique landmark.

It is important to stay on designated trails, boardwalks and sidewalks.

Parking reservations

Reservations are required to access the parking lot and must be booked before your visit.

The accessible parking space is closed to the general public. To use this space, you must have a reservation. The accessible space may be used only by vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit and proof of permit will be required.

Trails

Boardwalk (60 metres/197 feet)

The accessible viewing platform extends across a portion of the Badlands to ensure its protection. Remain on the platform. Walking on the Badlands itself is strictly prohibited.

Badlands trail (0.32 km/1,050 feet)

This trail connects the Bruce Trail to the viewing platform. The route takes you through a young forest habitat full of native trees and shrubs.

Bruce Trail (1.33 km/1,455 yards)

The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath. This part of the trail connects and passes through the Badlands and takes you through hawthorn, ash and apple trees and over a tributary of the Credit River.

Help us preserve the Cheltenham Badlands

The work of the Trust in conserving Ontario’s heritage would not be possible without the support of donors, corporate sponsors and partners across the province. Your support will ensure that the Cheltenham Badlands are enjoyed by future generations.

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Cheltenham Badlands

Hiking | Dog walking | Birding | Photography and filming

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