Fleetwood Creek

Hours of operation

We are open daily all year. There is no maintenance to parking or trails during winter months.

• May to October from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• November to April from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Facilities

Fleetwood Creek offers:

• Parking
• Garbage cans
• Lookout
• Hiking trails

Activities

Things to do at Fleetwood Creek:

• Hike and bike along the trails
• Birding
• Dog-walking (on leash only)
• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (trails ungroomed)

Getting here

Fleetwood Creek Natural Area is located in the City of Kawartha Lakes at 902 Ballyduff Road, east of Highway 35.

The section of Ballyduff Road leading to the Fleetwood Creek Natural Area parking lot is an unassumed municipal road. Use of the road is at the visitors discretion and risk.

About Fleetwood Creek

Fleetwood Creek Natural Area, owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust, was acquired in 1985 thanks to a generous donation from Hilda Pangman. This remarkable landscape holds the designation of a Provincially Significant Earth and Life Science Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI), meaning it is recognized for its unique geological and ecological features that are vital to Ontario’s natural heritage.

ANSIs protect areas with exceptional scientific value, showcasing rare landforms, plant species, and diverse ecosystems that are irreplaceable for education and research. To help preserve these sensitive environments, visitors are encouraged to stay on marked trails, ensuring that Fleetwood Creek’s most delicate natural areas remain protected for future generations.