Service Disruptions

Temporary Closure: Chesney Wilderness Area

Starting Monday, November 10, 2025, Chesney Wilderness Area will be closed to the public to allow for plantation thinning operations. This closure is expected to last for approximately 4-8 weeks. 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

Website: Board meeting calendar, agendas, reports, and minutes

Please be advised we are experiencing intermittent technical difficulties on the webpage that hosts the GRCA Board meeting calendar, agendas, reports, and minutes. If you require information or documents from this webpage, please contact Eowyn Spencer, at espencer@grandriver.ca. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this technical issue. 

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.

Guelph Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption

Wellington County is undertaking a bridge rehabilitation project at Victoria Rd N (Wellington Road 38) that will create detours and access disruptions to Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Learn more on the Wellington County 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.