If you are making a trip to the Badlands, you won't need more than an hour to see the badlands and do the trail. The badlands themselves are interesting, but small. I understand the boardwalk is to preserve the site, but it really does take away from the experience to have to see if from the boardwalk. Make the trip on a weekday if possible, bc you pay $20 instead of $10 if you go on Friday-Sunday. You MUST make a reservation before you go. I don't know if I need to see this again.

I must admit I came expecting a more dramatic view and scenery. While it is gorgeous and helps that it is attached to the lovely and lengthy Bruce Trail, it is not a lengthy time spend at the badlands. Prepare for about 30-60 minutes to get good shots and walk a bit around the nearby trail starting points. If you are doing the Bruce trail from this entry point, then you need more time. Parking is 25 + tax and must be booked ahead of time for particular time slots. Worth a visit but possibly only once

Certainly a once in a lifetime experience. Kids loved the red formation, the trail to the main attraction is not a lot, an hour is enough so make sure you plan other activities for the day as well. We visited the island lake after. Small parking lot and visit here does require advance booking. But definitely should visot at least once.

I am very glad this park/trial requires booking because it was much more enjoyable without too many people. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the trail is easy for all ages. You only need about 30-45 minutes, check-in, walk the trail, view the badlands from the viewing platform, and walk back to the main parking lot. Its pretty interesting to see the Queenston Shale and learn about how it was created.

Nice park with an unique piece of landscape. Short walk (5 min) from the parking lot. Remember to book in advance (not the same day) on weekends. Can be seen from the road but very nice to experience it from the platform at the end of the path. Bruce Trail crosses the park so we took a short hike here as well. Highly recommended!

Worth maybe $5, not $20 on weekend. What your see is the small spot of red badlands. It is not very big, and you can't enter it (which is obvious and understandable), just observe it from the deck. And that's basically it! Other than that there's only pretty ordinary trail: you walk 15 minutes, you see a fence, you walk 15 minutes back. Can't recommend tbh, better don't visit it to conserve the badlands haha

beautiful grounds and the boardwalk is pretty new and clean. fair warning that it’s a short hike & not worth the amount of money on weekends especially if the side trail isn’t open/too wet. it’s $20 on weekends and $10 on weekdays. you have to prebook a time slot online before going and check in with an attendant after you park to get your parking pass. security is there on weekends. no drone zone on the board walk. portapotties only no real bathrooms.

Nice to see. Book your parking ticket ahead of time - same day is not possible. They might squeeze you in the lot if there are spots available. - we got in our friends didn't. Parking fee is a li'l on the high side. But you get entry to two more parks with the same ticket. It was very busy. Not allowed to walk on the rocks. All fenced in. I'm happy we made and I got to see it. If you are close it's a nice short walk to an interesting view of the Badlands. Dogs are allowed with in the park (leash only). Stuff was very friendly.

Overall, the experience is nice. You need to book a reservation in order to visit and hike here. Weekdays are a bit cheaper. The entire area is well maintained. There are two parts to explore, and you are given 1.5 hours to stay on site. There's a short trail on the right side, leading you to the Badlands. The left part would lead you to a ~1.13km hike of Bruce Trail. And both parts can be done within 1.5hours (we have 3 kids and we finished).

The badlands themselves are not very large. But it is a amazing beautiful walk from the parking lot to the look out. The people are very friendly they noticed my dad has a wheelchair sticker and above and beyond to help him. There is quite a few boards explaining how the badlands formed and assorted other information. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful site but small parking lot. Admission fees required. The trails are short and accessible. There is fencing protecting certain areas which is good

Good to check out if you’re in the area. It will take you no more than 15-20 mins total. If you have young kids/stroller it’s better to go via the boardwalk platform. Entry cost: same day $17/car (includes parking & tickets) or book in advance online to save $5.

It’s a lovely place along a gorgeous road. Only downside is that we need to pay 17$ parking for the car. This includes car parking at site and access to Terracotta condensation Area and island lake conservation area. It’s a rare phenomenon which caused this and it does look very pretty even though it’s a very small area. Also we can’t go on the rocks. Boardwalk is the only way to look these closely. You can spend maximum 30 minutes here so make sure to have other things planned for the day.

🌸 They already have a parking lot here and it’s by reservation. You can do it online and show it to the people who works there and they will provide you with a parking pass. It cost $20. 🌸 They also have a trail here. 🌸 The place is great and perfect for taking pictures. Sad thing is you can’t go through this red land since it’s been fenced.

Beautiful views, reminded me of some places in Nevada and Arizona. We went on the weekend and were informed that due to rain the previous day they had closed the trail. This was disappointing but we were given access to the Terra Cotta conservation area in lieu of the Badlands trail. The views are stunning, I wish we could have walked on the trail and explored further. Parking is available and included in the ticket price , bathrooms available too.

The visit or parking fee of $20 over weekend is too much considering you spend max 10-15 min in the viewing platform. Even the trail is not open now. If you want to use the pass to visit Terracota as well then it’s ok so plan in advance.

Small but fascinating local attraction. You must buy reservation tickets to attend which helps keep the crowds down and also ensures there is space at the parking lot and on the walking paths. There are two paths, one that meanders through the nature of the area, and one short one that leads directly to the Badlands. At the Badlands there is a large elevated boardwalk/platform that allows for excellent viewing and picture taking, as well as has some informational plaques. It is a lovely tourist nature spot to visit!

Cheltenham Badlands is a very senic park. The trail to the badlands has no challenges, yet it's not accessible for those in wheelchairs or with strollers. You can access the observation area via the street, but with no sidewalk, it's not so safe. The trail to the observation deck is fairly short. The badlands area is protected via fence to prevent damage, but it's a great view regardless.

Nice and quick hike that can be easily completed within about 30 minutes. The badlands themselves are beautiful and I can’t help but say that there was an overwhelming sense of wanting to jump over the gate and get a closer look but.. The adult in me said no.. There are bathrooms as well as a small convenience store there for you if you have forgotten to bring water or would like a snack on the hike. This also connects to the Bruce trail :)

Nice place, but only kind of worth to visit it if you are near by, with at least 4 people in your car, to see only the badlands takes you 25-30 min stopping for 5-10 min to take pictures. Parking is extremely expensive $25 basically $1 per minute The size of the area to take pictures is only 2 soccer fields

The $25 parking fee is steep. Bring your order number so you can check in at the office. It is a short hike to the Badlands which are an interesting geological feature. You won't spend much time here though. You can also see the Badlands quickly from the road nearby. While there, we did the Bruce Trail hike. There are a few ups and downs on that path but, overall a lovely, mostly forested walk.

Two easy hikes one through Seniter Bruce and the through the badlands which will take approx. an hour to visit and enjoy both hikes. I’d recommend you to make an online reservation to save $5 on entry per vehicle and check weather before you visit. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Charge is per vehicle and not per person. You get 90 minutes to enjoy the site. Along with this purchase you get entry pass to the other two reservation sites. Porta potties available near the checkin counter.

A hidden gem in Ontario! The Badlands is a breathtaking and unique ecosystem, the only one of its kind in the province. I managed to secure parking on the same day, defying the rumors, when I visited in late October. The 2-hour time limit and nominal fee were reasonable, considering the short but enchanting walk through this picturesque landscape. The fall colors added an extra layer of beauty to the experience. A must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts!

Nice area just few minutes north of Brampton. Parking on site reservation $10 is necessary, toilets available and snacks too, this pass will allow you to go to Terracotta park as well. Little 10 minutes hike if you decide to walk, you can bring your 🐕 on a leash to enjoy the hike. The bruce trail passes by this area. There is a deck area where you can read and understand the rock formation. This place is also accessible from a second entrance no need to do the hike.

We were heading back to Georgian Bay (surprise surprise) from Toronto and decided to check out the Badlands. The hike was short, and the Badlands weren't all that exciting, but we enjoyed ourselves. There is lots of interesting information on the plaques there. By booking parking in advance you can save about 1/3 of the price, but since you can't book same-day we didn't. The parking pass is also good at two other Credit Valley Conservation areas, so I recommend making a day of it.

It’s worth stopping by to see if you’re already in the area, but it’s not worth it to drive out here just for this (as I did). I came during a rainy day so the trail was closed and we paid just under twenty dollars to park and look at the badlands for 3 minutes and then left.

Beautiful place as per usual but with limited access! I used to visit this place and cycle in the area 10 yrs ago and you can walk everywhere, chill all day but then at some point other people took advantage of the park by doing bonfires, smoking weed and having picnics and leaving the place very messy and stinky! So they closed it for a while and improved the place/preserve the beautiful park.. it is good that now they put a fence and limit the access.. still beautiful, but you go there and spend 10 mins, and you're done..

Went on a fall weekend with a reserved booking and it was busy. It takes about 10 minutes from the parking lot to the badlands and trails are well maintained in between. Badlands are well preserved and it's worth visiting in the fall with a colorful backdrop around. You will get to read signs and learn a lot of history about this geological formation. There's not much to see or do once you visit badlands so pair it with hiking to nearby conservation areas to make the trip worthwhile.

A perfect place for a quick hike session. You can explore the area within 2 hours and won't feel exhausted at all. A fun activity on a weekend for a couple of hours.

Unique red rock formations of exposed Queenston Shale and a part of the Niagara Escarpment. The brick-red to maroon shales and smaller green shale, sandstone, and limestone are a natural wonder to see in such a small area. A real jewel of this pretty forested part of Central Ontario. There is a small viewing area and short pathway that leads from parking lot to viewing bridge. Open daily from 8 am to 7 pm. Strongly advise to book your parking spot a day in advance tickets $11.30 or day of based on availability $16.95. Advance tickets include admission to Island Lake Conservation Area and Terra Cotta Conservation Area.

Would not recommend driving here specifically to avoid disappointment. If you are in the region - great to pop in, or plan several attractions in the region, cause Badlands itself - one picture and that it is all. Trail isn’t picturesque or long. Place has tiny lot, so reservations only. With the ticket you can get same day access to Tera Cotta and Island Lake.

Although the website shows what the attendance is like it isn't in real time. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended. Same day reservations are not permitted. The price of the permit was per car, regardless of the number of occupants. Stunning scenery and you can access the boardwalk area via a short trail or the road for those with accessibility needs. There are portable washrooms available next to the ticket office.

This place and especially the drive to this place on Credit View road was amazing. The check-in staff was courteous and check in was quick. There are no loop trails as far as we could see on the area map. The main Trail from parking to the display area is relatively short, maybe 5-10 mins in total with some inclination. The view and display area from the standing deck is gorgeous. There are banners with explanation of the material and how it got there. If you don't want to pay to watch the main bedrocks, they can be viewed from the road as well. But I'd recommend to pay and contribute towards it's maintenance and preservation.

If you are travelling to this area, this is a must-see natural landscape. The viewing deck is just less than a kilometre from the parking spot. There is no entrance fee to the badlands, still, you have to pay the parking fee of 17$ for 1 hour and 30 mins. You can reserve a parking spot online for just 12$, you must do it a day before your visit.

It’s not extremely beautiful, but something different happened naturally due over cultivation on 16th century. The soil is completely red and different. Btw, there were orchards surrounding this area. Recently they has prohibited entering the land because of preservation.

A small trek along trail to view the Badlands from observation deck. Purchase your parking permit prior to visiting. Great views. Would be nice if there was a picnic area nearby, but the land is not large enough to accommodate. There is another trail which is leads to another area of the park which may be challenging for younger children or seniors. It would have been nice if this was documented somewhere.