Non-operating parks do not have operating dates. Please note that activities and facilities may be temporarily unavailable or restricted for public health.
Availability of some facilities and activities may be restricted to specific areas of the park, may be ecologically dependent, or may be seasonally weather dependent.
Before you visit: check what facilities/activities are available and pack what you need (e.g. water, snacks, mask/face covering, and hand sanitizer). Postpone your visit if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to isolate.
When you visit: Continue to follow public health advice including practicing physical distancing by keeping at least two metres from others, wearing a face covering where required, when physical distancing may be a challenge or not possible and when entering indoor public spaces, and wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
The history of the area includes evidence of native inhabitants. In 1993, an archaeological site was discovered in an area now within the boundary of Clear Creek Forest. Artifact dating indicated a period of occupation dating 900-1500 AD. It features a closed-canopy deciduous forest containing typical species such as Red Oak, Sugar Maple, American Beech,and Shumard Oak. Twenty-four rare vascular plants have been recorded, including the Tall Ironweed, a species of the midwestern praries.
Location: In the municipality of Chatham-Kent, crossing Talbot Trai at Clearville, approximately four kilometres west of the Elgin County municipal boundary.
Park Facilities: There are no visitor facilities available. ATV use, horseback riding, hunting and trapping are prohibited.