conservation area

Michael Kras
28 Sep 2023

Paid reservations return for Dundas Peak, Webster’s Falls this fall

As the fall season approaches and the leaves begin to turn to their brilliant autumnal colours, some of Hamilton’s most beautiful hiking destinations are returning to a reservation model for visitor...

Michael Kras
07 Feb 2023

Hamilton’s Valens Lake just got a bunch of adorable cabins for overnight stays

Hamilton’s beautiful Valens Lake Conservation Area just got a whole bunch of adorable cabins for overnight accommodations. These eight new cabins – the first of their kind at the Hamilton Conser...

Michael Kras
15 Sep 2022

Fall hike slots at Dundas Peak, Webster’s Falls, and Tews Falls open soon

As the crisp autumn weather arrives and locals plan their hikes among the fall foliage, some of Hamilton’s most popular hiking trails and waterfalls will be available by reservation only at peak tim...

Michael Kras
07 Sep 2022

Devil’s Punchbowl in Hamilton reopens after two weeks of closure

The Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area in Hamilton has reopened to the public following an unanticipated two-week closure. A social media announcement from the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA)...

Michael Kras
17 May 2022

Christie Lake antique show ends after over 30 years in Hamilton

The antique and vintage show at Christie Lake Conservation Area – an annual Hamilton tradition for more than 30 years – is seeing its permanent end. The popular event would take over a large porti...

Craig Clark
15 May 2021

Ancaster wetland relocation debate continues

A project that would have seen a locally significant Ancaster wetland destroyed to make way for a giant warehouse has been postponed due to mounting opposition. The project by Proponent One Properti...

Michael Kras
24 Feb 2021

Christie Conservation Area’s antique show has been cancelled for 2021

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out, there’s a small ray of hope that some form of normalcy may return later in the year and some select events will be able to go ahead once again. One of those, sadl...

Craig Clark
16 Sep 2020

Peak fall colours are expected early in Hamilton this year

The Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report shows the rate in which leaves are changing at each of its parks across the province with some parks already seeing the colours of fall. With many of the parks s...

Michael Kras
08 Sep 2020

Spencer Gorge waterfalls are reopening for reservation-only access

Nature lovers of Hamilton should be thrilled to learn that the waterfalls and outdoor amenities as part of Spencer Gorge Conservation Area are officially reopening for public access; albeit, in a slig...

Michael Kras
06 Jul 2020

Many of Hamilton’s waterfalls will be reopening mid-July

Though locals haven’t been able to enjoy Hamilton’s stunning waterfalls for the last few months amid COVID-19 concerns, the city has announced that it will be reopening many local waterfalls for p...