Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Provincial park in Caledon, Ontario, Canada.
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park lies in Caledon, Ontario, on the Bruce Trail, with the Credit River running through it. A stepped rock ledge splits the river into several channels that fall into a churning pool, and a metal footbridge with a dark railing crosses above the falls. A tall rocky pillar topped by flat stone slabs and evergreen trees stands beside the water, and a grassy meadow rises to a low, tree-dotted hill.
During the 1800s, quarries in the Credit Valley extracted sandstone for major Toronto construction projects, including Old City Hall. This industry shaped the region and left geological marks still visible today.
The Credit River's name comes from the fur trade: goods were handed over on credit against furs to be delivered later. The park's own name refers to the forks where the river bends. Visitors can still see the ruins of John Deagle's mill and powerhouse, the most visible reminders of the site's industrial past.
The park is open during daylight hours, and visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing as trails vary in condition depending on the season. Parking is available at multiple entrances, and arriving early is wise during busy periods.
The waterfall beside the pedestrian Bailey Bridge is not natural: John Deagle dammed the river here in 1885 to create Cataract Lake for his Cataract Electric Co. generating station. Ontario Hydro shut the station in 1947, the dam was later destroyed and the lake drained. The mill and powerhouse ruins remain the park's most visible historic remains.
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