Service Disruptions

Temporary Closure: Woolwich Dam

Please be advised a section of the Woolwich Dam property (7224 Reid Woods Dr, Elmira) will be closed on February 25 from 6am-5pm for maintenance. The laneway that runs from Reid Woods Dr to the Woolwich Dam will be impacted by the closure. The public is reminded to respect the closure and heed all signage. We appreciate your cooperation. 

Temporary Closure: Arkell Springs Smith

Please be advised Arkell Springs Smith will be closed February 20 and 23 to allow for the application of herbicides to control invasive shrubs including European Buckthorn. The closure will remain in effect for the day(s) the work is being completed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the health of our watershed.

Temporary Closure: Shade's Mills Conservation Area - Hardwood Trail

Please be advised portions of the Hardwood Trail at Shade's Mills Conservation Area will be closed to the public due to trail maintenance. The trail will remain closed until further notice. 

Temporary Closure: Chesney Wilderness Area

Please be advised Chesney Wilderness Area will be closed to the public, to allow for plantation thinning operations. Signs will be posted at the main entrance of the property to inform the public. The area will remain closed until further notice. For maps or to learn more, please visit: www.grandriver.ca/CurrentForestProjects. 

Laurel Creek Nature Centre - Access disruption

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.