Vanderwater Conservation Area - Thomasburg, Ontario

Marie-Claude D.

Très beau parc, beaucoup de diversité. À voir!

Gen B.

La tranquillité beaucoup de stationnement parfait

Cory S.

Nice little park with access to the river. The riverside has nice large flat stones and little rapids as the water cascades over them like steps. The main trail to the water is wide groomed road width, but the last 100 m to the water is not. Lots of other regular walking trails in the park. It's too bad you have to pay for parking, and it is fully automated. Pay by credit or debit only.

Peter S.

Beautiful trails, especially in the fall. The rapids are a great place to stop and dip your toes in for a refreshing break. Parking is paid {$6.00). The trails are not clearly marked so it would be good to have a map. AllTrails app is great.

Angelo G.

There is a fee to get in, bathrooms are available at the main parking lot, the trails are maintained however there is still a bit of tree debris that need caring for. The main trail takes you to a serene place with a set of beautiful cascades that are very soothing to watch. Moira River offers great hiking trails along with beautiful scenery!

Naomi S.

The Red Trail is well worth taking. It is best to download the map because there are a few branches on the path that are not well marked.
It is a beautiful trail, quiet and scenic, with lots of birds, chipmunks and tree frogs. At about the half way point you can hear the rapids from the Moira River. There are stairs that take you down to the road with access to the river. It is well worth the detour. It is a nice place to cool off, by wading on the water. There is also a picnic table to sit and eat lunch.
You must pay to park at this conservation area now. The two outside toilets by the parking area were very clean.

Tony

Upfront it costs 6 dollars to get into the gate.

That out of the way the park itself is fantastic. There is a river with some tiny water falls and some views from the top of some hills overlooking them. Regardless of the time of the year though its beautiful.

I've never seen a dog there but I've seen some prints so I'd assume it's dog friendly. Also there are port-o-pottys so you don't have to worry about the washroom situation.

Nick F.

FANTASTIC! I have been to most of the conservation areas around Belleville and this place is the best one in my opinion. Good 6k loop, trails are well maintained. I will make this a regular stop. As others mentioned the trails are poorly marked but not overly complicated to navigate.