Welcome to the

Hamilton Conservation Authority

Hamilton Conservation Authority, located at the western end of Lake Ontario, is the area’s largest environmental management agency, and is dedicated to the conservation and enjoyment of watershed lands and water resources.

Permits & Regulation

FAQ’s, links, property mapping, information and advice regarding permits, fees and regulations with regards to the Hamilton Conservation Authority.

Conservation Areas

Plan your visit to the Hamilton Conservation Area and discover the many attractions and conservation areas available in the Greater Hamilton region.

Stewardship Program

The Hamilton Watershed Stewardship Program (HWSP) works with landowners in the Hamilton Conservation Authority watershed region.

Activities & Recreation

Boating

Hiking

Camping

Winter Activities

Equestrian

Swimming

Fishing

Picnicking

Ice Climbing

GeoCaching

and much more...

Current News

what you need to know

Current HCA News

HCA’s preliminary response to the Province’s proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act

December 3, 2020

On November 5, the Province released proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act as part of its omnibus bill of the provincial budget. The Province…

News Archive

Board of Directors meeting agenda for Dec. 3

November 30, 2020

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held by WebEx videoconference. The meeting can be viewed live…