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COVID-19 Alert
The GRCA continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in Ontario. The health, safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers and the community remain our highest priority. Please visit our COVID-19 Update page where you will find the most up-to-date information on impacts to GRCA programs and services.
Conservation Area Status Updates
Our conservation areas are operating at a reduced capacity and we have implemented a number of measures to address overcrowding and promote physical distancing, including limiting the number of daily visitors. If capacity is reached, our conservation areas will close and not reopen for the rest of the day. Our conservation areas are very busy on weekends and more likely to reach capacity. Consider planning your visit during the week when our conservation areas are less busy.
To check the capacity status of our conservation areas in real-time, please visit our Convervation Area Status Page.
Connect. Nature's next door.
Explore our 12 conservation areas -- an easy drive away in southwestern Ontario.
Some conservation areas are open from spring to fall, and some are open all year. Learn about each area (hours, fees, ammenities, programs, photos and more):
- Belwood Lake
- Brant
- Byng Island
- Conestogo Lake
- Elora Gorge
- Elora Quarry*
- Guelph Lake
- Laurel Creek
- Luther Marsh
- Pinehurst Lake
- Rockwood
- Shade's Mills
Things to do
Reconnect with a river and a rod. Join family on a forest hike. Share a selfie after a swim. Grand River Conservation Areas offer breathtaking beauty and many opportunities to connect outdoors.
Facilities for groups
Grand River Conservation Areas can be the location of your group event, whether its a wedding, company picnic or family reunion. They also offer unique locations for meetings and seminars. View our group facilities page.
Grand River Conservation Areas Membership
* A Grand River Conservation Areas membership card allows entry to all conservation areas listed above with the exception of the Elora Quarry, during their operating seasons, for up to 6 people in one vehicle (or walking in). Learn more about the Grand River Conservation Areas Membership program.
