ALERTS & UPDATES:

Main Office: Temporary Closure of Accessible Parking

HCA Alerts

Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.

Main Office: 

  • July 14: Accessible parking at our main office is temporarily unavailable while building maintenance is underway. Maintenance equipment and contractor vehicles required to complete the work are occupying the accessible parking area. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this work is completed.

Christie Lake

  • 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. 

Devil’s Punchbowl

  • March 26: Some of the lights on the cross located at the Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area are not functioning correctly. Staff are aware of the issue and are working to repair it.

Dundas Valley

  • August 17-22: HCA and contractor workers will be along the Main Loop Trail to treat high-priority eastern hemlock trees against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Visitors may see workers injecting trees at the trunk under the supervision of HCA staff, or see staff placing metal tags on the trees to help monitor their health in future years. It is expected that work will be done throughout the day, including early mornings and evenings. If you see crews working on these trees, please do not disturb the equipment, approach workers who may be injecting trees, or remove any tags. Click here to learn more about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Learn more.
  • August 11: The accessible washroom at the Trail Centre is currently out of order. It is expected to be repaired and reopened by the weekend.
  • March 23: Construction work will be undertaken on the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail between Bumble Bee Hill and Sanctuary Park, and along Spring Creek Trail between the Jerome Park Drive and Bridlewood Drive entrances to repair a City of Hamilton waterline. Heavy construction equipment will be on site, and there may be temporary trail closures to ensure safe vehicle access to the work locations.

Eramosa Karst

  • 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.

Felker’s Falls

  • 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.

Fifty Point

  • August 4: Recent storms have impacted sections of the trail system at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Visitors are asked to use extra caution and be mindful of changing trail conditions while staff assess the trails and complete any necessary repairs. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
  • July 28: Dredging work at Fifty Point Marina is scheduled for August 17 to 25. The boat launch will be temporarily closed while the contractor works in the area on August 17 and 18, and again on August 25. Overnight dredging operations will take place from August 19 to 24. Learn more.
  • July 4 to Labour Day: Beginning July 4, the Kelson Road gate access will be open 12 PM to 4 PM on weekends and holidays, weather permitting until Labour Day. This entrance is only and HCA Membership Pass holders and those who have purchased an advance day pass online.
  • June 27: Beginning Saturday, June 27 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 parking spaces will be available at the closest parking lot. Should you require further accessibility accommodations, please contact the area.
  • Trail Update: A section of an informal connector path along the east side of the pond is now closed for naturalization and is no longer accessible. This area will be restored with new tree and shrub plantings to support habitat and biodiversity. A formal trail connection will be developed nearby to maintain access around the pond. Please stay on designated trails and follow posted signage.

Meadowlands

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

Tiffany Falls

Valens Lake

  • Summer 2026: Construction is underway for the new campground loop with work extending through summer 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.