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Explore your favourite conservation area up close and personal from the water!

Boating is available at Christie Lake, Fifty Point and Valens Lake.

Where to Boat at HCA

Christie Lake

Christie Lake covers 60-hectares and is the perfect spot for a paddle! The area is also equipped with a boat launch at the Marina Pavilion. Please note: No gasoline motors allowed on the lake.

Fifty Point

Fifty Point Marina has been honoured with the achievement of a Diamond rating under the Clean Marine program. The area offers docking spaces for 340 boats and a double boat launch. Other marina facilities include a fully serviced gas dock and pump out station, visitor docks, hydro hook-ups, water, showers, washrooms, and winter storage facilities.

Valens Lake

Paddle across the lake, under the bridge and around the island; Valens Lake is perfect for a day on the water. The area is also equipped with a boat launch at the boat house. Please note: No gasoline motors allowed on the lake.

Boat Rentals

Boat rentals are available at Christie Lake and Valens Lake from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day. Lifejackets are included with all boat rentals. Please click here for fees.

Christie Lake

Canoes are available to rent for a full or half day. Visit to Beach Store to rent your canoe. Click here for hours.

Valens Lake

Canoes, kayaks, and row boats are available to rent for a full or half day. Visit the Boat House to rent your boat. Click here for hours.

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Flood Status Explanations

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.