Rockwood Park

' Rockwood Park' is a park in Rockwood (Ontario) | Rockwood, Ontario, near Guelph, operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). It has a varied karst landscape, of rocky cliffs, natural potholes, caves and a lake. The Rockwood Mill is a stone mill in the park that was built in 1885. The park receives over 65,000 visitors a year, and is popular for hiking, weddings, and watersports.

Rockwood Park Halal Travel Guide

The park is open year-round for day use. Camping is available from May 1 to Oct 15.

The park offers group facilities, washrooms, playgrounds, and sports fields.

Rockwood's geological history that has left it with glacial bluffs, potholes and caves. The glacial bluffs were formed during the most recent ice age, which ended 11,000 to 16,000 years ago and range from 5 to 30 metres deep and 7 to 200 metres wide.

Travel to Rockwood Park

Travel on a Bus in Rockwood Park

• Park Bus - +1-800-928-7101 (Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM) - One-way/return: adults $32/45, students/seniors $29/41, children $16/23; conservation area entry fees are included. - From May to mid-Oct on Saturdays and holiday Mondays, Park Bus runs a school bus leaving 30 Carlton Street, Toronto (near College subway station) at 8:15AM and 1126 Bloor Street West (near Dufferin subway station) at 8:30AM, arriving at Rockwood Park at 9:30AM. The bus leaves the park at 4PM. Reservations are required as the bus sells out.

By car

From Toronto, it's 84 kilometers west Highway 401, north on Guelph Line (County Road 1), and easy on Highway 7.

Fees and permits

Day Use (2023):

• Preschool (5 and under) free
• Child (6-14) $3
• Adult (15-64) $7
• Seniors (65+)/People with disabilities $5.50

What to See

• Potholes - Not the kind that flatten your tires in the spring and these potholes are of glacial origin. In the vicinity of the Eramosa River and there are over 200 potholes that vary in size and diameter. They were created by hard debris like pebbles and boulders that were left by the Wisconsin glacier and caught in eddies in rapidly flowing melt water, making holes in the bedrock (some several metres deep) over the course of thousands of years.

• Harris Woollen Mill Ruins
• Caves - The caves include stalactites, columns and flowstone. Long pants and long sleeves, flashlight and helmet are suggested.

Things to Do

• Camping
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Picnicking
• Visit the natural features

Halal Restaurants in Rockwood Park

There is a food concession at the top of the hill near the beach. It is open weekends in June and daily in July and August.

A trailer on the beach offers scooped ice cream. You can bring your own alcohol to your registered campsite, except during the Victoria Day (late May) and Labour Day (first week in Sep) long weekends, when alcohol is banned.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Rockwood Park

Rockwood Park - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Rockwood Park, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Rockwood Park. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Rockwood Park and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Rockwood Park. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Rockwood Park. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inRockwood Park: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Rockwood Park.

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Rockwood Park, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Rockwood Park, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Rockwood Park, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Rockwood Park without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Rockwood Park is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Rockwood Park.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Rockwood Park is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Rockwood Park, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Camping Places

• Grand River Parks - ☎ +1-877-558-GRCA - - Rockwood has 46 serviced campsites (electricity and water), 16 full-service (water, electricity and septic) and 43 unserviced sites (Mar 2018). Up to six people are permitted per campsite. Check-in is after 2PM and checkout is before noon.

Group camping: Four group campsites are available for supervised youth groups or large gatherings that require a minimum of five camping units. Contact park staff to make a reservation.

Camp site per day, peak/shoulder season

• Premium Site, Unserviced $43/$40
• Premium Site, Serviced $53/$50
• Standard Site, Unserviced $42/$39
• Standard Site, Serviced $52/$49
• Standard Site, Serviced (sewer) $57/$54

“Premium” sites may be larger, be closer to natural features such as water, have more trees, and/or be more private.

Peak Season: June 15 - September 3. Shoulder Season: May 1 - June 14 and September 4 - Oct 15.

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