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Conservation Area and Activity Status

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Check below for the current status of conservation areas and activities

Interested in viewing the status by activity? Jump to the Status By Activity section.

For updates regarding our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit our COVID-19 Updates page.

 

Status of Conservation Areas and Activities

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Conservation area information is current as of Friday, January 27, 2023 11:38 AM

At any time you may refresh this page by clicking the "Refresh Status" button. 

Note: You can also visit our Conservation Area Status page, which highlights which conservation areas are open and closed at any given time, at a glance. The following information is subject to change, and may be based on weather conditions. Also, conservation areas and/or trails may close from time to time, sometimes without notice, for safety reasons following a storm or due to a special event. View our Service Disprutions page. 

Conservation Area Status

Belwood Lake
   
Brant
  • Conservation area is CLOSED for the season
   
Byng Island
  • Conservation area is CLOSED for the season
   
Conestogo Lake
  • Conservation area is CLOSED for the season
   
Elora Gorge
  • Conservation area is CLOSED for the season
   
Elora Quarry
  • Conservation area is CLOSED for the season
   
Guelph Lake
  • Conservation area is OPEN - Day use visitors welcome
  • Hours for today: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Beach - Closed
  • Boat launch - Closed
  • Ice fishing - Closed
  • Snowshoeing - Recommended
    • Snowshoe rentals are not available
  • Cross-Country Skiing - Recommended
    • Trails open - 6 of 6 loops
    • Trails groomed - No
    • Trails track set - No
    • Ski equipment rentals are not available
  • Winter hiking - Open
   
Laurel Creek
  • Conservation area is OPEN - Day use visitors welcome
  • Hours for today: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Beach - Closed
  • Boat launch - Closed
  • Snowshoeing - Recommended
  • Cross-Country Skiing - Recommended
    • Trails open - 0 of 3 loops
    • Trails groomed - Yes
    • Trails track set - No
    • Ski equipment rentals are not available
  • Winter hiking - Open
   
Pinehurst Lake
   
Rockwood
  • Conservation area is OPEN - Day use visitors welcome
  • Hours for today: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Beach - Closed
  • Boat launch - Closed
  • Winter hiking - Open
   
Shade's Mills

Status by Activity

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Conservation area information is current as of Friday, January 27, 2023 11:38 AM

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Boating (managed boat launches)

More information on boating in Grand River Conservation Areas can be found on the Boating page. 
Cross-country skiing
General condition of cross-country ski trails:

Definitons of these conditions and more information on cross-country skiing in Grand River Conservation Areas can be found on the Skiing and Snowshoeing page.
Ice fishing

More information on ice fishing in Grand River Conservation Areas can be found on the Ice Fishing page. 
Snowshoeing

More information on snowshoeing in Grand River Conservation Areas can be found on the Skiing and Snowshoeing page.
Swimming (beaches and pools)

More information on swimming in Grand River Conservation Areas can be found on the Swimming and Beach Conditions pages.
Winter hiking

More information on winter hiking in Grand River Conservation Areas can be found on the Winter Programs page.


Legal notice

Activities are available by permit only (day use permit, camping permit or GRCA membership). Activities take place in a natural area. Trails and other features may be uneven and slippery. Please stay on marked trails.

You are responsible for your own safety. 

Before you engage in any activity on GRCA properites, ensure that you and all members of your group are aware of the GRCA's terms of use. The conditions will affect your legal rights, including the right to sue or claim for compensation following an accident. 

Click here to read the LEGAL NOTICE TO ALL USERS
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, JURISDICTION AND CHOICE OF LAW

As a condition of your use of the facilities, properties or bodies of water, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to hiking, cycling, swimming, boating, all other permitted activities, travel within or beyond the conservation area boundaries, or negligence, breach of contract or breach of statutory duty of care or breach of the Occupiers' Liability Act on the part of the Grand River Conservation Authority, its employees, agents, volunteers, independent contractors, sub-contractors, representatives, sponsors, officers, board of directors, successors and assigns (collectively referred to as the Grand River Conservation Authority). You agree that the Grand River Conservation Authority shall not be liable for any such personal injury, or death or property loss and you release the Grand River Conservation Authority and waive all claims with respect thereto. You agree that any litigation involving the Grand River Conservation Authority shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario. You further agree that these conditions and any rights, duties and obligations or litigation as between the Grand River Conservation Authority and you shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction.

 

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