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Copeland Forest Friends

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!

News and Events

Copeland Forest – Enjoying this natural treasure safely and responsibly this winter

February 15, 2021 News

Since the start of the pandemic, Copeland Forest has become more popular as people look for safe and healthy ways to pursue recreational opportunities. With that increased popularity, there has been an accompanying increase in questions about who can access the trails, how and where

Become a member and have a chance to win!

December 31, 2020 Events

Your Membership Matters! Sign up now and enter a draw for a great prize. What a beautiful winter we have had so far. We hope all of our members have had the chance to enjoy the Copeland Forest and stay safe with loved ones during

THANKS to our Garlic Mustard Super Heroes

July 15, 2020 News

Our Garlic Mustard super-heroes deserve honorable mention for their work in priority areas of the Forest this year. Huge, huge appreciation from all of the Copeland Forest Friends to all those who pulled garlic mustard. The Pine Ridge Trail Group Nancy Chong organized early pulls

How to get here

From Highway 400 North of Barrie, take Exit 121 and turn East onto Highway 93 (Penetanguishene Road) toward Craighurst. Take the first Left onto Ingram Road. There are two public parking lots along Ingram Road. The main parking lot is across from Breen’s Lumber Mill. google map

Download the trails map

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

Protecting Copeland

Explore the unique natural features of the Copeland Forest and discover the steps we’re taking to protect it for future generations. Find out more…