Park events and activities

The 2019 camping season is nearly here and the Grand River Parks camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 1.
The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca  provides 24-hour online reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes.
As well, a call centre is available for those who want to reserve a campsite by phone. The call centre, which can be reached toll-free at 1-877-558-GRCA (4722), is open...
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Fall is an exciting time at Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) nature centres. As the temperatures cool, the fall and winter activity schedule heats up with lots of things to see and do throughout the watershed.
Wee ones get wild at Shade’s Mills in Cambridge
Wild Wee Ones and Home School Forest Fridays at Shade’s Mills, Cambridge begin Friday, October 5 and continue to November 9. These programs are offered at various times throughout the year.
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A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place at the FWR Dickson Wilderness Area on Spragues Road between April 30 – May 2. The exact date is not known, since the burn must take place when weather conditions allow. There must be several days of dry weather in advance of the burn, and there must be little to no wind on the burn day.
About 3.2 hectares will be burned. The burn will be conducted by the Prescribed Burn Unit from Lands & Forests Consulting. The company...
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Changes are coming to Laurel Creek Park in Waterloo this spring that will allow visitors to enjoy the park year-round. Automatic gates are being installed at the gatehouse along with a small parking lot, and a trailer staging area. These improvements will enhance access to the park during the camping season and provide year-round access to visitors who wish to enter the park during the off-season for hiking and other activities.
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Hillside Festival campers can book sites online on February 28 The 2018 camping season is nearly here and the Grand River Parks camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 1.
The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca  provides 24-hour online reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes.
As well, a call centre is available for those who want to reserve a campsite by phone. The call centre,...
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