Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.
Dundas Valley
- January 12: Dundas Valley trails are covered in a thick layer of ice due to recent weather. Visitors are highly encouraged to use ice cleats and hiking poles.
Valens Lake
- February 3 and 4: Power for the campground will be shut down on February 3 and 4 due to hazard tree removal in the hydro corridor.
- January 16: A new campground loop is being added at Valens Lake. Visitors may see construction equipment and activity in the area throughout the winter and spring. The parking lot for the walk-in campsites will be used by HCA staff and contractors for construction access and temporary equipment storage. As a result, the walk-in campsites will be temporarily closed during the construction period. Learn more here.
- January 12: Beginning January 12, the boardwalk crossing the north side of Valens Lake will be closed. The boardwalk will be under construction and is being replaced. The closure is expected to last until March 31. The fishing bridge will not be affected.
- October 14, 2025: 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.
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
- Visitors should be aware of increased coyote activity at the Eramosa Karst. Learn more about living with coyotes.
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.
