News & Alerts

Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Agenda October 9

Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 4 PM at the HCA Main Office, 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster HCA is now conducting meetings in a hybrid format via an in-person and WebEx platform. All meetings can be...

October 16 Budget and Administration Meeting Cancelled

The October 16, 2025 Budget and Administration Committee Meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is on November 20, 2025. For a full schedule of meetings, click here.

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Canada Post Strike

Due to the Canada Post strike, all HCA Membership Passes sold online and over the phone will be sent via Purolator. Essential physical mail will be sent by courier. Whenever possible, we will send documents digitally or arrange pick-up at...

Spencer Gorge to begin daily advanced reservations on Saturday, September 27

Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which includes Dundas Peak, Tew Falls, and Webster Falls, will require an advanced reservation seven days a week, beginning Saturday, September 27, until Sunday, November 9, to accommodate the fall colour season. Reservations can be made...

HCA Launches Mobile Trail App

Visitors to HCA conservation areas will now be able to experience the trails in a whole new way with the launch of the Talking Forest App. This hands-free mobile app transforms a trail walk into an engaging, interactive self-guided tour....

Reservations now open for Halloween at Westfield

Westfield Heritage Village is inviting families to step into a spellbinding world at this year’s Halloween at Westfield, which will take place on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The 2025 theme, Witches’...