Service Disruptions

Notice of Herbicide Use:

Please be advised that Taquanyah Conservation Area will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 18. GRCA is applying herbicides to control invasive Phragmites according to the Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the forestry exception. This disruption will remain in effect on the day the work is being completed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the health of our watershed.

Temporary Hunting Closure at Bond Tract

The Bond Tract (Township of Puslinch) will be temporarily closed to hunting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to allow researchers access for fish monitoring activities. The research crew will be electrofishing in Mill Creek (weather permitting). We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Boat launches at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area - Closed

The two boat launches are now closed for the season, due to the Conestogo Dam Concrete Rehabilitation Project. 

Beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area - Closed

The beach is now closed for the season, due to the Conestogo Dam Concrete Rehabilitation Project.

Rockwood Conservation Area - Boat rentals and Mill ruins parking closed

The Mill Ruins boat launch and parking lot will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 8 - 9 for a special event.

Ongoing Closure: Low Level Bridge at Elora Gorge – Pedestrian Access Only

The low-level bridge at Elora Gorge Conservation Area is now open to pedestrian traffic, but remains closed to vehicles. Construction crews are nearing completion of remediation work on the bridge, with the closure to vehicles expected to last until the end of the season. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance the safety and functionality of this infrastructure.

Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption:  2023-2024

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.