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Download the Trails Map

Download a map of all the major trails in the Copeland Forest.

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Copeland Forest Friends

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The Copeland Forest is a 4,400 acre Resource Management Area  in Simcoe County, Ontario,  Canada, owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests. The size, beauty, and unfettered use of the forest by a wide variety of recreational users inspired an initiative to conserve the natural integrity of the forest and facilitate compatible recreational use.

In October 2015 the Copeland Forest Friends Association formed a Non-Profit Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MNRF, and began offering memberships. The organization has been structured to ensure that all of the major recreational user groups are represented equally. There are many ways to join us including becoming a member, volunteering, making a donation, and signing up for our newsletter. We look forward to seeing you in the forest!

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Copleland Friends on Facebook

Exploring Wetland in Copeland Forest by SnowshoeOn a sunny and mild day on March 4, 2026, Bob Bowles and Kelly Drope headed out from Parking Lot 1 to explore a wetland area in Copeland Forest. The Copeland Forest is on the edge of the Oro Moraine, both of which feature major discharge areas for clean, fresh, cold drinking water from the many aquifers and seeps. Bob is a well-regarded local naturalist and environmental expert who has been hired by the Copeland Forest Friends Association to undertake an eco-survey of the forest. His inventory study is based on hydrology, and he has made a map of the 10 different headwater tributaries of the Coldwater River that are present in Copeland Forest. Our goal was to explore the wetland area where the headwater of the CRT6 (Coldwater River Tributary) approaches CRT 3 in order to obtain a first-hand look at the physical environment and track the movements of the resident mammals. This is a remote area and hard to access most of the year. The best way is to cross over CRT3 in winter or early spring when the ground is still frozen to reach the headwaters of CRT6.For the full document click on www.copelandfriends.ca/copeland-winter/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Couchiching ConservancyJoin us for our Annual General Meeting and help shape the future of nature in our region! 🌿This year’s AGM features guest speaker Dr. Anabela Bonada from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. In her talk, “Protecting What We Love in a Changing Climate,” she will explore how climate change is already affecting our region, including flooding, ice storms, drought, extreme heat, and wildfire smoke. She will also share practical strategies that communities and land trusts can use to strengthen resilience and protect natural spaces.We will also share updates on the Conservancy’s work over the past year, highlight conservation successes, and look ahead to what is next.📅 Saturday, March 28🕑 2:00 to 4:00 PM (doors open at 1:00 PM)📍 Hawk Ridge Golf Club1151 Hurlwood Lane, SevernThe AGM is one of our most important gatherings of the year. Members can vote, and if you are new to the Conservancy it is a great chance to learn about our nature reserves, ask questions, and connect with others who care about protecting nature in our region.Everyone is welc ... See MoreSee Less
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