HCA Alerts - Hamilton Conservation Authority

Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.

November 14 & 15: Cross-country runs will be taking place on November 14 and 15. Visitors can expect the area to be very busy, with more patrons in the conservation area and on the trails on these days.
November 7: A race will be taking place on Saturday, November 7, on the trails. Visitors can expect the area to busier than usual, with more patrons in the conservation area and on the trails.
Following the July 29 fire that heavily damaged two conservation area buildings, some facilities and services remain affected. Flush toilets and drinking water are available at the Marina Pavilion. Portable washrooms are available at the beach area and the former Lakeside Pavilion site to support both washroom access and changing needs. Boat rentals are not available at this time. Learn more here.

November 10 & 12: Contract arborists will be working along the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail between Bumblebee Hill and the Trail Centre on Tuesday, November 10 and Thursday, November 12. Users should expect delays and to stop while cutting is taking place.
November 11: Contractors will be on site at the Hermitage Parking Lot at 621 Sulphur Springs Road on Wednesday, November 11, for hazard tree removal. Portions of the parking lot will be closed to users.
November 5 to 9: Hydro One will be removing hazard trees in Dundas Valley from November 5 to 9. Users are asked to use caution along the Main Loop and Heritage Trails. Delays may be in effect while active felling is taking place.
November 2 to December 3: The Haudenosaunee deer harvest begins November 2 and runs until December 3. Harvesting will only occur on HCA-owned lands within these designated areas on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Learn more.
October 7: The trail around Sawmill Pond is currently closed due to bank instability. Users should avoid the area.

April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep dogs leashed, stay on trails, follow posted signage, and do not approach wildlife. Some areas may be temporarily closed. Learn more about living with coyotes.

April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep dogs leashed, stay on trails, follow posted signage, and do not approach wildlife. Some areas may be temporarily closed. Learn more about living with coyotes.

September 14: Road preparation work for the Fifty Point West Road Rehabilitation project is anticipated to take place from November to December 2026, with paving and line painting planned for spring 2027. Learn more.

October 10, 2025: The trail at the Meadowlands Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to area flooding.

September 23: The Heritage Green Community Trust Trail is currently closed for construction.

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 19: Valens Lake has been winterized for the season with water shut off throughout the area. Running water is only available at Hilltop washrooms.
Construction is underway for the new campground loop with work extending through Fall 2026. Visitors may experience temporary construction-related noise and activity during their visit. Construction work is anticipated to occur primarily on weekdays between 8 AM and 4 PM. There will be no construction activity on weekends or statutory holidays. Construction equipment and contractor access will be visible in and around the project area. The walk-in campsite parking lot will remain closed during construction. Learn more here.
The new lookout platform project is underway. While the project has experienced some unexpected delays, completion is now planned during the 2027 calendar year. A small section of the trail will remain inaccessible until construction is complete. Learn more here.