HCA Alerts

Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.

Christie Lake

  • August 8: The beach at Christie Lake is closed due to the confirmed presence of blue-green algae. Learn more here. This will remain in effect until further notice.

Devil’s Punchbowl

  • August 15: The Devil’s Punchbowl parking lot will be closed for the day on Friday, August 15.

Eramosa Karst

Fifty Point

  • August 11: Fire Ban in Effect at Fifty Point: An open-air burning ban is now in place, including all campfires, outdoor wood burning and charcoal barbeques. This applies to all areas of the campground and conservation area until further notice. Learn more here. 
  • Beginning Saturday, June 28 the upper beach parking lot will be closed every weekend and holiday until Labour Day. This is to ensure the safety of all patrons. Accessible spaces will be available at the closest parking lot, and should you require further accessibility accommodations, please contact the area.
  • Beginning June 28, the Kelson Road entrance will be open from 11 AM to 4 PM every weekend until Labour Day, weather permitting. This entrance is ONLY for HCA Members and advanced day passes. No trailers or boats will be permitted to enter here.

Saltfleet

  • The Saltfleet parking lot will be closed until Friday, August 22, for parking lot and road construction.

Tiffany Falls

  • August 18: Hazard tree removal will be taking place at Tiffany Falls on Monday, August 18. The area will be closed, and entry will not be permitted during tree removal.
  • 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

  • August 12: Fire Ban in Effect at Valens Lake: An open-air burning ban is now in place, including all campfires, fire pits, and outdoor wood burning. This applies to all areas of the campground until further notice. Learn more here. Learn more here.
  • July 31: Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the operator’s control, the Little Red Wagon food truck will not be returning to Valens Lake for the remainder of the season. We appreciate your understanding.
  • 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.