Service Disruptions

Notice of Herbicide Use at Bond Tract

Please be advised that GRCA will be applying herbicides at Bond Tract on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 to control invasive Dog Strangling Vine, according to the Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the forestry exception. Trails will remain open to the public; however, visitors are reminded to stay on the designated trails, keep pets on a leash and obey signage. This disruption will remain in effect for the day the work is being completed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the health of our watershed.

Shand Dam - partial trail closure

Beginning Sunday, June 21, 2026, through to Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the portion of the Elora Cataract Rail Trail over the Shand Dam will be closed due to a private event. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be able to pass over the dam intermittently, as directed by staff, but should expect delays. Horseback riders will not be permitted to cross for the duration of the closure. We appreciate your cooperation.

Grass Mowing: Brantford to Jerseyville Rail Trail

The GRCA will be mowing grass adjacent to the Brantford to Jerseyville Rail Trail. The work is expected to begin on June 29, 2026, but timing may vary. The trail will be closed to the public for approximately two days, and the public is reminded not to enter. We appreciate your cooperation.

Grass Mowing: Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail

The GRCA will be mowing grass adjacent to the Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail. The work is expected to begin on July 6, 2026, but timing may vary. The trail will be closed to the public for approximately four days, and the public is reminded not to enter. We appreciate your cooperation.

Hydro Pole Replacement: Woolwich Dam and Reservoir

Please be advised that hydro pole replacement work is scheduled at Woolwich Dam and Reservoir on May 20, 2026. During this work, the access road to the dam and reservoir will be closed to the public. Trails at the reservoir will remain open; however, access along the main driveway to the dam will be restricted while work is underway.

Conifer Plantation Thinning: Puslinch Lake

Please be advised that conifer plantations at Puslinch Lake are being thinned, beginning February 19, 2026. Heavy machinery will be felling and removing trees throughout the site. The property impacted by the work is closed to the public, and the public is reminded not to enter. The work is anticipated to pause on March 15, 2026 and will resume in the fall of 2026. To learn more about this project, and view a location map, please visit the Current Forest Projects page on our website.

Laurel Creek Nature Centre - Access disruption

The City of Waterloo is undertaking the reconstruction of Beaver Creek Road and Conservation Drive, that may create access disruptions at the Laurel Creek Nature Centre driveway. Learn more on the City of Waterloo website.

Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption: 2025-2028

The County of Brant is undertaking a multi-year road construction project that will create detours and access disruptions to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area. Learn more on the County of Brant website.

Ongoing closure: Mill Ruins at Rockwood Conservation Area closed

The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill remain closed due to potential safety concerns.