Park events and activities

Elora Quarry Conservation Area will once again use an online ticketing system this season when it opens for day-use access beginning June 10. The system, first introduced in 2021, will help manage attendance at the popular attraction and create an improved visitor experience for those accessing the property.
Those who wish to visit Elora Quarry are required to purchase tickets and vehicle passes online, in advance, before they are permitted to enter the property. Two 4-hour...
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Camping season opens May 1, 2022 It may not look like it outside, but the 2022 camping season is just around the corner and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) campsite reservation system will be open to take reservations online beginning March 15, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca  provides a 24-hour, online reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes. Reservations by phone are available by calling 1-877-558-4722,...
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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be reopening the Elora Quarry Conservation Area for day-use access, beginning June 7, however a number of new restrictions will be in place to help reduce the number of visitors to this popular local attraction this season.
Those who wish to visit Elora Quarry will now be required to purchase tickets and vehicle passes online, in advance, before they are permitted to enter the property. Two 4-hour sessions will be offered...
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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be spraying an organic pesticide at two of its properties this spring to control growing populations of gypsy moth. Aerial applications are planned over susceptible forest areas at Pinehurst Lake and Brant conservation areas. Control of the current outbreak is required to protect and maintain affected forest areas and to reduce future hazard tree removals.
The organic insecticide Foray® 48B, whose active ingredient is...
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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is taking steps to help support the mental health and well-being of watershed residents by providing additional opportunities to get outdoors while staying local this spring. Effective April 23, all Grand River Parks , with the exception of Elora Quarry, will open for limited day-use access ahead of the previously scheduled May 1 opening date.
Overnight and seasonal camping temporarily suspended Due to the emergency declaration...
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