Saltfleet Conservation Area

444 First Road East, Stoney Creek, ON, L8J 2X9

Email: mountain@conservationhamilton.ca

Activities at Saltfleet Conservation Area

Open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted.

About Saltfleet Conservation Area

Fees: Parking is $7.50 per day; free with HCA Membership Pass.

Saltfleet Conservation Area is HCA’s newest area to explore and is located south of the Niagara Escarpment in the Upper Stoney Creek and Upper Battlefield Creek watersheds. Saltfleet boasts nearly 268 acres of unique natural features.

At this time, the area offers a single trail at the end of the parking lot which connects to the Dofasco 2000 Trail and Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area. A Master Plan process will be undertaken in 2022 to identify areas for further trail development and nature appreciation.

The woods here are made up of marshy fields and woodlots and provide a home to 50 species of breeding birds. Nine of these birds are uncommon in the Hamilton area, including a breeding ground for the Sedge Wren, a highly significant species of wren.

Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Conservation Program

Saltfleet Conservation Area is part of a larger long‐term plan, to reduce downstream flood risk and erosion to residential and commercial properties below the escarpment in Stoney Creek. Four new wetlands will be created at Saltfleet, and once completed will have the ability to hold the equivalent of 236 Olympic‐size swimming pools! Construction is expected to begin in late 2021. Click here to learn more.

The acquisition of lands in the area are made possible through donations from the City of Hamilton and Heritage Green Community Trust.

Saltfleet Conservation Area

444 First Road East, Stoney Creek, ON, L8J 2X9

Email: mountain@conservationhamilton.ca

Activities at Saltfleet Conservation Area

Open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted.

About Saltfleet Conservation Area

Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Conservation Program

Area Quick Links

Saltfleet Conservation Area Image Gallery

Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal Generally indicates low flow to base flow conditions. It should be noted that during Normal flow conditions, the inherent risk to personal safety associated with flowing water still exists.
	Level 1 Flows are below 70 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 10 per cent.
	Level 2 Flows are below 50 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 20 per cent.
	Level 3 Flows are below 30 percent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.