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Blog Category Recreation

Discover Westfield’s Scenic Trails

There’s no shortage of trails to hike in the Hamilton area or even at HCA, but there’s really only one place you can step back in time, and nature, as you explore. Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area recently added to…

Autumn Adventures at HCA

The air is crisp, and the leaves are changing—fall is here! Every area at HCA is beautiful this time of year, but some areas are certainly more popular than others. So, whether you’re looking for quieter spots or somewhere well…

Fall Colour Updates

Trying to find the perfect time to get out and see the fall colours can be tricky. It’s a balance between getting out when they have changed colour enough, but before the leaves start to fall too much. HCA does…

Why do the leaves change colour?

Each fall we see the summery green trees turn to brilliant shades of yellow, orange, red, and even some deep purple. It can be stunning to witness, but why does it happen and what determines the colour the leaves will…

Canal Park: An Urban Nature Sanctuary

Along the banks of the Desjardins Canal in the heart of Dundas lies an urban nature sanctuary you may not have even noticed. Canal Park has undergone an incredible transformation since HCA acquired the property in 2008 and connects urban…

Staying Safe this Winter

Winter is a great time to get out and explore! Enjoying the outdoors in a different season can be a whole new experience! Getting out in winter however, presents its own unique hazards that anyone enjoying the outdoors should be…