Island Lake Conservation Area — Attraction in Mono

A nice picnic spot around 1 hour out of Toronto. $6.5 for adults & $3 for kids. BBQ is allowed.

This place lacks water activities like beach access or splash pads but it does have sandy areas & also provide boat rentals. The main attractions are long peaceful trails which are easy enough for family hikes.

If you like water views, take the P1 or P3 parking spots which are towards your left & are first to fill up. P3 takes you to a long but flat trail that goes through forest, towards a bridge which provides very nice views.

P2 is just a parking spot which is closer to P4 or P3. P4 parking spot is small & adjacent to large green park with plenty of picnic tables and large trees that provide shade. There is also a sandy area and some very nice wood structures which will keep the kids busy for the day. Washrooms are also available in this area.

This place is right at the border of Peel & Orangeville and literally minutes away from McDonalds, Tims, Walmart and other dining places. So, no need to worry if you forgot paper plates or charcoal.

For first time visits, we recommend packing up sandwiches & drinks and explore the trails. Because if you do the bbq then you will be too tired (and full) to explore the trails. Maybe do the BBQ after the trails or just skip it altogether for...

Island Lake is one of the parks part of the Credit Valley Conservation, where this park acts as a head water for the Credit River. The park has a number of trails, most of which are not very difficult along with various picnic areas and fishing spots.

The most popular trail is the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail, which covers the perimeter of Island Lake. It connects smaller islands within the lake by a series of wooden bridges and boardwalk style trails. The trail surface is about 1/3 boardwalk, which is easy to walk on and is wide enough for hikers and cyclists. Many of the viewpoints along the trail are also fishing spots as well. Generally, the trails are not very difficult and are very clearly marked with points of interest.

The park also has plenty of picnic areas, with a larger area near the P2 and P3 parking lots. There are also spots to launch for any water activities such as canoes and kayaks.

Overall, this park is good if looking for a picnic spot or for a simpler walking trail. On popular times, the wait time can be 30 mins or more, so it’s recommended to pay online in advance to help with...

Island Lake is a perfect spot for riding bikes and walking on a 8km Vicki Barron lakeside Trail. Other than Vicki Trail which is the longest trail there are 3 other trails in the park which are each 1.2km long. This place is just 50 minutes drive from Toronto So if you are thinking to escape the city and still remain closer to Toronto than this is your spot! Single entry is $6.25 per person. If you have a members of CVS than you are free to go. Park is open from 8am till 8pm. There are 3 parking lots and p1 , p2 and p4. It tends to get crowded after 4pm. I would suggest to get here early morning if you want to really enjoy peaceful and not so crowded walks. For those who wants to ride bike please note that majority of the people are walking on both sides of the trail so of the trail is crowded they wont really enjoy riding.. so suggest go early . After you have walked you can enjoy food in an open space right adjacent to P2 and P4 parking lots. Washrooms also available. Masks are required to use the washrooms. Washrooms are not that well maintained but...