HCA Alerts

Area Alerts

Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect

Membership Pass Mailing Delays

  • Due to ongoing delays with Canada Post, our usual 8-10 business day delivery timeframe for membership passes is being exceeded in some cases. Learn more here.

Icy Trail Conditions

  • January 23, 2025: Trails may be icy, especially in forested areas. Wearing boots and/or cleats is recommended. Trail users should use caution.

Christie Lake

  • February 8: Due to the icy trail conditions, all trails are closed to equestrians, and the mountain bike trails are also closed.

Confederation Beach Park

  • March 24, 2025: Both of the Beaches washrooms closed indefinitely due to a power failure. Portables are available on-site behind the building. Additional washrooms are available from 7 AM to 6:30 PM at Lakeland Centre, 180 Van Wagner’s Beach Road.

Eramosa Karst

Ancaster Well

  • March 5: Ancaster Well access has now reopened, but due to recent emergency repairs to the road, including fresh gravel, poor road conditions may remain on Sulphur Springs Road.

Tiffany Falls

  • February 5, 2025: Due to high visitor traffic, Tiffany Falls Conservation Area has experienced significant parking challenges, including illegal parking that poses safety risks for visitors and roadway traffic. Police and bylaw officers will be present on weekends, strictly enforcing No-Stopping and Special Enforcement Area parking fines. To avoid congestion, consider visiting during off-peak times and always park legally. Alternative parking is available at the Dundas Valley at 650 Governors Road, with trail access to Tiffany Falls.

Valens Lake

  • October 29, 2024: Valens Lake has been winterized for the season. Due to this, the only washroom that is open is Hilltop.
  • November 21: The construction of the new lookout platform has begun, with the project being planned for substantial completion in Fall 2025. A small section of the trail will not be accessible during the construction time. This notice will be removed when the construction of the lookout is completed. Learn more here.