Things To Do In Bolton, Caledon and Brampton! 

The natural beauty and resources of the Caledon area provide many recreational opportunities throughout the year. 

The Caledon Trailway 

The Caledon Trailway is situated in the northwestern section of the Greater Toronto Bio-region at the intersection of four provincially significant greenway corridors. It extends across the Niagara "cuesta" (a term used for high land bordered on one side by an escarpment, and by a gradual clip slope on the other), the Credit river, the South Slope - the southern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine, crossing the Humber river on its way.  

The Trail's route follows that of the Hamilton and Northwestern Railway. The HNR opened the line in 1877 to facilitate the trade in stone, brick, wool, timber, coal, pulp wood, cattle, grain, and potatoes. It became part of the Canadian Nation Railway system and later de-commissioned. In 1989, the Town of Caledon acquired the land, and after considerable public discussion, designated its use to be limited to passive recreational types.
 

The Trailway is currently under development by the Town of Caledon for passive recreational use. It stretches for 22 miles (approx. 32 kilometres) from Terra Cotta to Palgrave and allows users to experience the wonders of the Niagara Escarpment, the Credit and the Humber rivers, as well as the scenic and beautiful Caledon and Albion Hills (which form part of the Oak Ridges Moraine).
Gravel terraces, rivers, swamps, till plains, kames (knobby hills of sand and gravel formed at the edge of a melting glacier) and glacial spillways are all elements of the diverse geography that is in our backyard.
Vegetation of the area is typical of the Great Lakes Hardwood region. There is an abundance of wildlife. Deer, coyotes, beaver, fox, raccoons, vultures, hawks, and snapping turtles are just a few of the fauna that can be discovered along the Trail. 

Sources: Town of Caledon Public Library; Corporation of the Town of Caledon; images courtesy of Town of Caledon
 

The Forks of the Credit 

The Forks of the Credit are located within the famous Bruce Trail and are part of the Niagara Parks System and Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. A rugged trip down into the valley of the West and Main Credit River juncture will bring you into the scenic “Forks” park. The park features the excitement of the Credit River, as it narrows and rushes through a deep gorge, plunging over a falls. Geological features that were deposited or carved out by retreating glaciers, such as kame hills and kettle lakes, surround the river. 

The park also includes some of the upland, rolling pasture land that is typical of much of southern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy year-round hiking, picnicking and fishing (no hunting). And in the winter months, the area is quite popular for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Star gazing is also popular, however, there is no overnight camping allowed. 

The Cheltenham Badlands 

The term “badlands” is a geologic word for a type of arid terrain with clay-rich soil that has been extensively eroded by wind and water. Canyons, ravines, gullies, hoodoos and other such geological forms are common in badlands. Known to be a wonder of the world, one of the most famous badlands formations is found in the Dakotas, and another significant badland formation can be found in Alberta.  

These unique soil formations are very rare in Ontario, and the Cheltenham (or Caledon) Badlands are by far one of the best examples. As you travel along Mississauga Road to the north, turn left onto Olde Baseline Road. On the south side of the road, you will see the impressive ‘red rolling hills,’ which get their reddish hue from the Queenston Shale (which is essentially clay and very high in iron oxide) that forms them.  

You will also notice narrow, whitish-green coloured strips throughout the shale. Naturally occurring changes from red iron oxide to green iron oxide, which is caused by the circulating groundwater, create these seemingly painted swirls.  

The Cheltenham Badlands site was recently acquired by the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 2000 and is now under the care of the Bruce Trail Association. 

Photos courtesy of Richard Nadeau; Bruce Trail Association 

Golfing in Caledon 

Do you thrive on the challenge of tackling a new golf course? Do you simply want to brush up on your putting ability? Consider the links available in the Caledon area. For those of us who live and work in the community, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of Ontario's best golf courses -- most of them just a short "drive" away. I would like to personally invite and welcome you to the area, so come and explore! Whether or not you are ready for the Pro tour, there are plenty of golf facilities to suit your skill level!
For your convenience, I have put together a list of some of the local courses and information about the course. For further information, please contact the course directly, or click on the course name to visit their website (I’ve provided the link where available). 

Banty’s Roost Golf & Country Club 

Caledon Country Club 

Caledon Woods Golf & Country Club 

Devil’s Paintbrush 

Devil’s Pulpit 

Glen Eagle Golf Club 

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