Service Disruptions

Temporary Closure: Rockwood Boat Launch and Mill Ruins Parking Lot – July 22, 2025

Please be advised that the boat launch and Mill Ruins parking lot at Rockwood Conservation Area will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to accommodate a scheduled event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Temporary Closure: Guelph Lake Island Access Closed July 8-25

Please be advised that access to the Island at Guelph Lake will be temporarily closed from July 8 to July 25, 2025, due to preparations for and the duration of the Hillside Festival. For more information about the event, please visit hillsidefestival.ca. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

Temporary Closure: Rockwood Conservation Area Boat Rentals

Temporary Closure: Baxendale West

Starting Monday June 16, 2025, Baxendale West will be closed to the public to allow for plantation management operations to resume. Signs will be posted at the main entrance of the property to inform the public. For maps or to learn more, please visit: www.grandriver.ca/CurrentForestProjects. 

Ongoing closure: Low Level Bridge at Elora Gorge – Pedestrian Access Only

The low-level bridge at Elora Gorge Conservation Area is now open to pedestrian traffic, but remains closed to vehicles. Construction crews are nearing completion of remediation work on the bridge, with the closure to vehicles expected to last until the end of the season. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance the safety and functionality of this infrastructure.

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.