1691 Regional Road 97 (R.R.#6)
Flamborough, Ontario N1R 5S7
905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029

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Valens Fall/ Winter Newsletter 2011-12 

Valens IceFest cancelled due to warm weather causing poor ice conditions and no snow.

Welcome to Valens Conservation Area, a 300-hectare paradise for lovers of the outdoors. 

Winter at Valens

Explore Valens' 10-kilometers of trails, groomed for cross-country skiing (when conditions permit) or by foot. Track Valens' animal residents in the snow or just enjoy the beauty of the area in winter.

Valens offers a long-term winter camping program. Click here for more information.  Come enjoy some camping in the peace and quiet of the winter season (and without the bugs!). Sites are cleared and washrooms are heated. No need for reservations, spots are first come, first served. Valens will be opening for winter camping from January 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011. Serviced sites are $34.00 per night and unserviced are $30.00. For more information on these and other winter activities, contact Valens at 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

Valens' Hours of Operation are from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted. See admission fees.

For more information on Valens, call 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029 or e-mail them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Valens is a family campground and therefore has a complete alcohol ban year-round.

Spring and Summer at Valens

Please note that Valens' swimming area is no longer chlorinated.  Click here for more information.
Nestled within the splendid pine and spruce forest Valens has over 220 campsites -- 110 sites with hydro and water. An additional 10 sites are available for group camping. The campground is open for camping in any season. Valens has everything to make camping enjoyable: modern washrooms, shower and laundry facilities. The campground is open eleven months out of the year, so visitors can experience nature in all seasons. Valen's campground store, located in the heart of the campground, offers everything you need for the perfect camping trip. Pick up the essentials, like bread, ice, milk or firewood, or a tasty treat like chips, pop or ice cream.

Valens can be reached at 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029 to make a reservation. Serviced sites are $39.00 plus tax per night and unserviced are $35.00 plus tax. For a specific campsite that is reserved, confirmed, and held in advance of arrival, reservation fee is non-refundable, per transaction. No shows also pay first night camping cost. Campsite Reservation fee is $11.00, cost to change reservation is $6.00.

Valens also offers some of the best fishing around. Take on the monster northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish lurking beneath the surface of the lake. You can fish from boats, from the fishing bridge, and from piers located around the lake. And be sure not to miss the popular John Burns Memorial Fishing Derby, which takes place on the second Saturday in July. Dozens of great prizes are up for grabs in both junior and adult categories making this day popular with both serious anglers and families.

Any summer day, swimmers and sunbathers can enjoy the sandy beach, and natural swimming area.  Please note that our natural swimming area is not supervised and do not have lifeguards on duty.  Enjoy the new Beach store, featuring pre-packaged snacks and cool treats to add that special something to your picnic lunch.

Valens takes nature appreciation to new heights with its 10 kilometres of trails and 300-metre wetland boardwalk. Visitors can also climb an observation tower, offering stunning views of the surrounding forests and lake. While beautiful any time of year, autumn has become a popular viewing season due to the migrating waterfowl and colour changes in the area landscape.

Eating outdoors is always fun at Valens. There are over 1,000 picnic tables scattered throughout the scenic landscape to accommodate any size group (please call ahead if you have a large group). We have three pavilions - one of which is enclosed for all-weather use - and five group areas, each equipped with barbecues.Need help planning an event? Then let our experienced staff arrange catering, children and group activities, or design special parties.

While at Valens, you can also visit:

Christie Lake: Christie Antique Show in May and September; Christie Float Fly. Highway 5, about 26 kilometres southeast of Valens.
Westfield Heritage Village: Open any Sunday and holiday from March to October. Regional Road 552, about nine kilometres southwest of Valens.

African Lion Safari: Answer the call of the wild. Guided tours and seven game reserves. Safari Road, about six kilometres southwest from Valens. 1-800-461-WILD.