HCA Alerts - Hamilton Conservation Authority

Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.

September 26: Due to the Canada Post strike, all HCA Membership Passes sold online and over the phone will be sent via Purolator. Essential physical mail will be sent by courier. Whenever possible, we will send documents digitally or arrange pick-up at our office.

September 2025: The front lawn at HCA’s main office at Woodend is having its sod removed as we transform it into a native pollinator meadow. This pilot project will reduce lawn maintenance, support pollinator species, and provide learning opportunities for visitors. The site may look disrupted during this process, but it is part of creating a long-term habitat.

October 31: The Headwaters Trail West of Martin’s Road will be closed for to hazard tree removal.
October 23 & 27: The Merrick Parking lot will be closed for to hazard tree removal.
October 17 & 20: The Dundas Valley Main Entrance at 650 Governor’s Road will be closed. No access will be permitted. Please use alternative locations, including the Hermitage and Artaban Road parking lots.
October 16 to 21: The Sawmill Trail west of the main road in the Dundas Valley will be closed. Access will still be permitted through the McCormack Trail and Sawmill East.
October 9 to 22: The Stacey Meadow parking lot in the Dundas Valley main parking lot (650 Governor’s Road) will be closed.

October 10: The trail at the Meadowlands Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to area flooding.

August 13, 2025: Wetland construction has begun at Eramosa Karst Conservation Area. Learn more.
Visitors should be aware of increased coyote activity at the Eramosa Karst. Learn more about living with coyotes.

September 17: Due to decreasing water levels and increased sediment levels, sailboats are to exercise caution while entering and exiting the Fifty Point Marina channel. Please navigate the channel with caution and it is recommended to contact the Marina Office at 905-525-2187 or fiftypt@conservationhamilton.ca for further information.
Road Work Update – September to October. Road work that began September 2 continues. The main road from the gatehouse (west of the exit lane) to the Y-intersection will fully close for paving October 27–31 (weather permitting). Traffic will be re-routed east around the pond. Access to the north boat storage compound remains open. See full project summary and timeline.

Tiffany Falls experiences high visitation, but unlike larger conservation areas, it has limited space and parking to accommodate that use. Learn more about the Visitor Use Management Plan here.

October 14: The water will be shut off at Valens Lake for the season. The Hilltop washroom will remain open.
Construction of the new lookout platform commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026. A small section of the trail will not be accessible during this time. This notice will be removed when the lookout is completed. Learn more here.