Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.
Winter Ice
- December 1: All on-ice activities are currently closed, including at Valens Lake and Fifty Point Conservation Areas.
Main Office
- December 24, 2025 to January 4, 2026: The HCA Main Office in Ancaster will be closed as of 12 PM on Wednesday, December 24, and will remain closed through to Sunday, January 4, 2026. The office will reopen for regular business on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM. All of our conservation areas remain open during this time, with the exception of Christmas Day.
Christie Lake
- October 26: Beginning October 26, Marina washrooms will be the only available facilities for the fall and winter season.
Meadowlands
- October 10: The trail at the Meadowlands Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to area flooding.
Eramosa Karst
- 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.
Fifty Point
- 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.
Tiffany Falls
- 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.
Valens Lake
- 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.
