HCA Blog

Whether you’re a hiking enthusiast, a wildlife watcher, or just someone who loves to explore the great outdoors, you’ve come to the right spot. Here, we share tips, stories, and updates to inspire your next adventure and deepen your connection to Hamilton’s incredible natural spaces. Dive into the posts below and let the beauty of our conservation areas spark your curiosity and love for the environment!

West Nile Virus in Hamilton

This week, a cluster of mosquitos trapped in Hamilton have tested positive for West Nile Virus, leading the medical officer of health to move the risk in Hamilton from moderate to high. This all sounds a bit scary, so what...

Your Guide to a Day at the Beach

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 on the shores of Lake Ontario, while Christie Lake and...

Dogs and HCA Areas

Bringing your furry, four-legged family members out on a hike can make for a great day in nature! We know our dogs love the outdoors just as much as we do but when heading into our areas, there are several...

Your Guide to a Hike in Nature

With almost 150km of trails at HCA areas, there are so many places waiting for you to discover and explore! Our trails have a lot of variety and range from short to long, easy to difficult with some paved and...

Tick Safety

Just the thought of ticks can give the heebie jeebies, but don’t let that deter you from enjoying time outside. With that said, it is still important to be smart about ticks and the risk they pose. What You Need...

Pack In – Pack Out

Nothing ruins a day in nature quite like spotting garbage where it shouldn’t be. Our staff work hard to keep our areas clean, and the best way to keep them clean is making sure garbage ends up in the trash....