South Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON overlooks the Bay of Quinte and offers a short walk along the water, but with no with shortage of things to see. 

Explore South Potter's Creek

This area offer access to the Bay of Quinte and includes a paved loop trail that provides an opportunity for those with accessibility restrictions to spend time in nature.

Things to look for:

  • Variety of song birds
  • Aquatic wildlife
  • Turtle pond
  • Arboretum
  • Pollinator meadow
  • Rain garden
  • Paved trail to ease accessibility restrictions

Trail Guide

Beginner Trails

  • Relatively even terrain
  • Wide trail 
Activities
  • Picnicking
  • Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
  • Bird feeding
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Nature photography
  • Birding
Amenities
  • Parking lot
  • Portable washroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Water access point
Things to keep in mind during your visit

When visiting Quinte Conservation's areas, please make sure to:

  • Keep your pets leashed and clean up after them at all times
  • Stay on marked trails
  • Take everything with you, including your pet's waste – there are no garbage bins
  • Never remove natural items 

Please note: 

  • Overnight camping is not allowed
  • Alcohol is not allowed
  • Campfires are not allowed
South Potter's Creek Bay of Quinte shore
Story Map
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South Potter's Creek Conservation Area sitting areas and trail
Guided Audio Hike
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South Potter's Creek Trail Map
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Potter's Creek Avenza Mobile Map QR Code
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Parking

You must pay to park at this conservation area. Daily Passes and Annual Passes are available can be used between areas.

Parking gates are operational from:

  • 5 am to 9 pm (May 1 to September 1)
  • 6 am to 8 pm (September 2 to April 30)

Visit our parking page to learn more. 

See an issue?

Help us keep our outdoor spaces clean and our wildlife safe! Please report a non-emergency issue or a concern.

Girl and mother washing their hands in a sink

Potter's Creek Conservation Area wins Best of the Bay

Potter's Creek Conservation Area won the 2022 Best Trail and Best Geocaching Location under the Regionscape category!