Service Disruptions

Temporary Closure: Chesney Wilderness Area

Starting Monday, November 10, 2025, Chesney Wilderness Area will be closed to the public to allow for plantation thinning operations. This closure is expected to last for approximately 4-8 weeks. Signs will be posted at the main entrance of the property to inform the public. For maps or to learn more, please visit: www.grandriver.ca/CurrentForestProjects. 

Temporary Closure: Guelph Lake Rotary Forest

Please be advised that the Guelph Lake Rotary Forest will be closed November 4-6 to allow for the application of herbicides to control invasive shrubs including European Buckthorn. The closure will remain in effect for the day(s) the work is being completed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the health of our watershed.

Elora Cataract Rail Trail: closure

Please be advised that on November 5 and 6, 2025, between 7am and 5pm, the Elora Cataract Rail Trail between 4th and 6th line will be closed due to the removal of hazardous trees. The closure impacts gates 13 through 18. The remainder of the trail remains open. Visitors are asked to respect the closure. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Puslinch Tract: changed conditions

Hazardous tree removal throughout Puslinch Tract has been completed, resulting in changes to site conditions. Riders are asked to use caution upon returning to the area. 

Guelph Lake Conservation Area: beach closure

Please be advised the Island Beach and day-use beach areas at Guelph Lake Conservation Area have been closed due to low water levels. Visitors are asked to respect the closure. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Website: Board meeting calendar, agendas, reports, and minutes

Please be advised we are experiencing intermittent technical difficulties on the webpage that hosts the GRCA Board meeting calendar, agendas, reports, and minutes. If you require information or documents from this webpage, please contact Eowyn Spencer, at espencer@grandriver.ca. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this technical issue. 

Laurel Creek Nature Centre - Access disruption

Guelph Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption

Wellington County is undertaking a bridge rehabilitation project at Victoria Rd N (Wellington Road 38) that will create detours and access disruptions to Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Learn more on the Wellington County Website.  

Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption:  2025-2028

The County of Brant is undertaking a multi-year road construction project that will create detours and access disruptions to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area. Learn more on the County of Brant website.

Ongoing closure: Mill Ruins at Rockwood Conservation Area closed

The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill remain closed due to potential safety concerns.