Park events and activities

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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Camping season opens May 1 with restrictions The 2021 camping season is just around the corner and the Grand River Conservation Authority campsite reservation system will be open to take reservations online beginning April 6.
The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca  provides a 24-hour, online-only reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes. Reservations by phone can be made by calling the parks directly, beginning May 1.
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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be maintaining limited access at a number of conservation areas this winter; however, restrictions will remain in place to help protect staff, watershed communities and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek, Pinehurst Lake, Rockwood and Shade’s Mills conservation areas will remain open for limited winter activities where conditions permit. Equipment rentals will not be available.
These...
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