Service Disruptions

Belwood Lake Conservation Area - Ice Fishing Unavailable for the 2025 Season

Ice fishing will not be offered at Belwood Lake Conservation Area this season due to low reservoir levels. Explore our other Conservation Areas for ice fishing opportunities. Check our Current Activity Status page for updates.

Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area (southwest) – Closure beginning January 11, 2025

Starting January 11, 2025, the southwest portion of Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area will be closed to allow for plantation thinning operations. This work/closure may continue through to March 15. For updates or to learn more, please visit our current forest projects webpage.

Ritchie Tract – Closure beginning January 13, 2025

Starting January 13, 2025, Ritchie Tract will be closed to allow for plantation thinning operations. This work/closure may continue through to March 15. For updates or to learn more, please visit our current forest projects webpage.

Notice Of Closure: Conestogo Hunting Area 1

Conestogo Hunting Area 1 (Area north of Concession Rd 8) will be closed to hunting for at least one day some time between January 6 and 16th. This closure is to allow for an ecological survey to be completed in the area. Signs will be posted at the main road entrances indicating when the area is closed to hunting.

Ongoing Closure: Low Level Bridge at Elora Gorge – Pedestrian Access Only

The low-level bridge at Elora Gorge Conservation Area is now open to pedestrian traffic, but remains closed to vehicles. Construction crews are nearing completion of remediation work on the bridge, with the closure to vehicles expected to last until the end of the season. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance the safety and functionality of this infrastructure.

Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption:  2023-2024

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.