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Enjoy Labour Day Weekend at HCA

  • Post author:BF
  • Post published:September 1, 2022
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As the unofficial end of summer arrives this Labour Day weekend, we have some ideas for you to soak up the last few days of your summer holidays!   Hit…

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Read more about the article Your Guide to a Perfect Picnic

Your Guide to a Perfect Picnic

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  • Post published:July 29, 2022
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Food and the great outdoors, what’s not to like? Picnics are one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to spend time outdoors. The key to a great picnic is…

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Read more about the article Your Guide to Visiting the Spencer Gorge

Your Guide to Visiting the Spencer Gorge

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  • Post published:May 25, 2022
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So, you’ve seen all the beautiful photos of Dundas Peak and the surrounding area; or maybe the stunning views from Tew Falls and Webster Falls lookout platforms. Now you’ve decided…

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Your Guide to a Day at the Beach

  • Post author:Tim Keeley
  • Post published:July 11, 2021
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HCA offers 4 beautiful and sandy beaches just waiting for you to set up and enjoy the sunshine and cool water. Fifty Point and Confederation Beach Park are both located…

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There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
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