Hamilton Conservation Authority

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
16 Feb 2023

Reservations open for maple syrup season at Westfield Heritage Village

The sweetest time of the year is returning to Hamilton’s Westfield Heritage Village, and reservations are now open for locals to experience it in person. Westfield Heritage Village’s maple syrup...

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
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...

Michael Kras
28 Apr 2022

Hamilton’s Wild Waterworks set to reopen in 2022

Hamilton residents will be able to plummet down those towering waterslides and drift through the Eazy River once again as Wild Waterworks gears up to reopen for the first time in two years. The popula...

Craig Clark
18 Jun 2021

Hamilton Conservation Authority pleas for locals to reduce water usage

Waterways around Hamilton, including Spencer Creek, Chedoke Creek, Redhill Creek, Battlefield Creek, and Stoney Creek, reportedly have low water levels. The discovery had the Hamilton Conservation Aut...

Michael Kras
02 Mar 2021

Maple Syrup Festival at Westfield Heritage Village is cancelled for 2021

In another sad sign that much of 2021 is likely going to mirror 2020, Westfield Heritage Village has just announced that its beloved annual Maple Syrup Festival and all related activities have been ca...

Michael Kras
27 Jun 2020

Hamilton conservation areas may close due to capacity on weekends

Though most of Hamilton’s conservation areas and beaches have reopened for passive recreation such as hiking, biking, and bird watching, be forewarned: if areas get too congested with visitors, the ...

Michael Kras
08 May 2020

Hamilton Conservation Authority is reopening the rail trails this weekend

Nature lovers feeling a little stir-crazy while cooped up at home will have something to look forward to this weekend, as the Hamilton Conservation Authority has announced it will be reopening the Ham...