The Credit River is nothing less than a "jewel" set in the heart of southern Ontario, Canada. It is an important source for Lake Ontario and a major migratory corridor from Lake Ontario to the interior of the province. It is a unique river in that it has a naturally producing native brook trout population.
What is CVC authority?
A Part of Your Community. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a community-based environmental organization, dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Credit River Watershed. Established by the provincial government in 1954, CVC is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario.
How many conservation parks are in Halton?
seven conservation parks
Where is the Credit River watershed?
The Credit River Watershed The Credit River is almost 90 km long and meanders southeast from its headwaters in Orangeville, Erin and Mono, through nine municipalities, eventually draining into Lake Ontario at Port Credit in Mississauga. Learn more about the Credit River Watershed.
Who owns Conservation Halton?
As an agency established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario, Conservation Halton forms a partnership with the Province of Ontario and the Regional Municipalities of Halton and Peel, the City of Hamilton and Puslinch Township.
What is the only Halton Conservation Area designed for snowboarding tubing and downhill skiing?
Kelso / Glen Eden Conservation Area With the stunning Niagara Escarpment as a backdrop, Kelso Conservation Area in Milton is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Activities span all four seasons, including great downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing and a learning centre at Glen Eden.
Do you need a reservation for Rattlesnake Point?
Note: Reservations are now required before your visit - book at parkvisit.ca. Rattlesnake Point is one of the most beautiful places in Ontario: spend the day there in any season and you'll see what we mean.
Where is Credit River?
southern Ontario
Where does the Credit River start and end?
Lake Ontario
What watershed is Mississauga in?
Etobicoke Creek Watershed Etobicoke Creek is home to 286, 361 people and is about 59 km long, draining an area of 211 km2 (through the cities of Brampton, Mississauga and the City of Toronto, and the Town of Caledon.
Why is it called the Credit River?
The name comes from the time when the Mississauga First Nations people that lived in this area traded fur with the French traders. The river was called the Rivière au Crédit and the main trading post was (who would guess?!) in Port Credit.1 Jun 2021
What watershed is Ontario in?
The Grand River watershed is the largest in southern Ontario and includes all the land drained by the Grand River and its tributaries.