- Picnicking
- Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
- Bird feeding
- Fishing
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Nature photography
- Birding
Potter's Creek South Conservation Area
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 Potter's Creek South
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
- Parking lot
- Portable washroom
- Picnic tables
- Water access point
Beginner Trails
- Relatively even terrain
- Wide trail
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:
- Area opens at sunrise and closes at sunset
- Overnight camping is not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- Campfires are not allowed
Cross-country trails and motorized vehicles
The cross-country skiing trails are not groomed and motorized vehicles are not permitted outside of designated parking areas.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes
- Motorized or electric bikes
- Snowmobiles
- Cars and SUVs
- Motorized aerial devices such as drones
Parking
You must pay to park at this conservation area. There is a daily parking pass that you can use between areas. A daily pass is valid on the day of purchase. Annual parking passes are also available.
Visit our parking page to learn more.
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!
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