Service Disruptions

Monitoring Well Installation Work: Hamilton-to-Brantford Rail Trail

Starting October 5, 2026, a contractor working on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources will be completing monitoring well installation work at the Hamilton-to-Brantford Rail Trail. The work is expected to take up to two weeks to complete.

The trail and parking lot will remain open during this time, and no impacts to public access are anticipated. Visitors may notice contractors and equipment working in the area.

Temporary Closure: Ball Tract

Beginning on Friday, September 25, 2026, Ball Tract will be closed to the public to allow for plantation thinning operations. This closure is expected to last approximately 3-4 weeks. Signs are posted at the main entrance of the property to inform the public. For maps or to learn more, please visit: www.grandriver.ca/CurrentForestProjects. 

Guelph Dam access road closure: September 21–25, 2026

The access road across Guelph Dam will be closed while a crane is onsite for planned maintenance work. The closure is scheduled for September 21-25, 2026. Pedestrians and cyclists will not be able to cross the dam while the crane is onsite.

Temporary Closure: Bond Tract (Township of Puslinch)

Starting September 3, 2026, the Bond Tract is temporarily closed to allow Forestry and Research operations to take place. From September 1 to May 31 annually, public access to the property is only permitted via a hunting permit. The property will remain closed to hunters while operations are underway. There have been some delays with the plantation thinning project, so the closure may extend into early October as the work is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. This notice will be updated periodically with exact timing as the work is scheduled. For more information on plantation management, please visit our forestry projects webpage.

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.