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!

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...

Celebrating 30 years of Stewardship!

In 2024, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Conservation Halton (CH) are celebrating a partnership that has produced 30 years of stewardship success. What is stewardship? Stewardship means caring for the land to maintain it in a healthy state for...

Discover Boating at HCA

Hamilton’s conservation areas offer a wealth of outdoor activities, but for many, boating stands out as a highlight. HCA is excited to share that boat rentals are once again available at Christie Lake and Valens Lake Conservation Areas! Here’s your...

Turtle-y Awesome! Nest Protector Rental Program

The spring of 2024 marks the third year of an amazing collaboration between HCA, and teacher Sean Polap and his construction class at Milton District High School! In the past, HCA has been the grateful recipient of 5 bat boxes,...

Solar Eclipse at HCA

The eclipse came, some saw, and now a full solar eclipse won’t return to Hamilton for 120 years! For those that were able to view it where the clouds would allow, it was an awe inspiring experience. Even if you...

HCA and the Solar Eclipse

The solar eclipse is coming up soon, and will be darkening the sky on April 8. So, what do you need to know about this exciting phenomenon, and how will it impact visiting HCA? Learn more here! When is the...