Service Disruptions

Temporary Closure: Puslinch Tract

Starting on October 6th, 2025, Puslinch Tract (4343 Wellington Rd 32, Puslinch Township) will be closed until October 9th, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. GRCA crews will be addressing over 70 hazard trees (primarily dead Pine) within striking distance of the trails. Upon returning to the area, please ride with caution, as trail conditions will have changed.

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. 

Temporary Closure: Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area (north/west interior road)

Starting Monday, September 1, 2025, the north/west interior road Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area will be closed to public vehicle access to allow for road repairs. The north and east launch will remain open for watercraft access. This closure is expected to last until September 19, 2025. Signs will be posted along the roadway entering the area to inform the public. 

Belwood Lake Conservation Area: beach closure

Please be advised the presence of a suspected blue-green algae bloom has been observed at the beach at Belwood Lake Conservation Area. The GRCA consulted with WDG Public Health who has recommended a beach closure due to the observation of blue-green algae. The Belwood Lake Conservation Area beach is now closed. 

For more information, please visit the August 27, 2025 news release.

Conestogo Lake Conservation Area: beach closure

Please be advised the presence of a suspected blue-green algae bloom has been observed at the beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area. The GRCA consulted with WDG Public Health who has recommended a beach closure due to the observation of blue-green algae. The Conestogo Lake Conservation Area beach is now closed, and swimming is not recommended. 

For more information, please visit the August 22, 2025 news release.

Conestogo Lake Conservation Area: boat launch closures

Please be advised the West (shorter) and East (longer) boat launches at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area are now closed for the remainder of the season.

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.