Enter today for your chance to win a camping getaway at Valens Lake. Over a $300 value! Includes a two-night camping stay, boat rental, family fun pack and more!
Reserve online for your summer camping trip at Valens Lake or Fifty Point Conservation Areas. Valens Lake is a 300-hectare paradise for outdoor lovers. Camp year round in a pine and spruce forest at one of 225 campsites (125 with hydro/water). Sites still available for the May long weekend! Fifty Point's 70 fully serviced sites (sewer, hydro and water), are perfectly situated near the south shore of Lake Ontario. Our location allows campers access to the beach and salmon fishing from shore.
Hamilton Conservation Authority has released its 2013 Watershed Report Card , reporting on the state of Hamilton's watersheds. Conservation Authority watershed report cards report on the state of Ontario's watersheds so residents are aware of their local conditions and also so that informed decisions can be made to ensure the ongoing resiliency and sustainability of our water and land resources.
Each day of Adventures in the Valley includes fun filled games, activities and a take home craft. Sign your child up for any or all of these one-day mini camps. Camps run from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM and are held in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area at 650 Governors Road in Dundas. Cost is $45 for members and $50 for non members. Programs include: July 12: Get Out & Explore, July 19: Magical Metamorphosis, July 26: Sky Hunters, August 9: Habitat Heroes, August 16: Wild About Water, August 23: Get Tracking.
May 25 & September 7, 2013
Hundreds of Canada's top antique dealers and collectors display and sell a variety of treasures. With 10 acres of vintage items waiting to be discovered, there are items to please both the novice and the most experienced collector. Furniture, architectural antiques, stoneware, Native artifacts, folk art, rugs, jewellery, sports memorabilia, scientific instruments, textiles, cut glass. If you can imagine it, you can find it in one of the 1,200 collecting categories featured at the show.
HCA Membership Passes allows driver and all passengers to HCA conservation areas for one year from date of purchase. Enjoy Valens, Christie Lake, Dundas Valley, Fifty Point, Spencer Gorge and Webster's Falls, Eramosa Karst, Tiffany Falls and Westfield Heritage Village. Give the key to the great outdoors this holiday season. Gain unlimited access to all Hamilton Conservation Areas for a full year. Take advantage of some great rewards and enjoy all the benefits of being in the great outdoors.
Get outdoors and explore the many great trails the HCA has to offer. These pathways provide important links to natural areas, valley lands, the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario, and neighbouring municipalities. They also offer some of the best opportunities for recreation and nature appreciation - key components in the campaign to secure a healthy, sustainable community for future generations. Explore the East Mountain Trail Loop in East Hamilton, the extensive trail network of the Dundas Valley, the Chippawa Trail from Hamilton to Caledonia or take a boardwalk hike through a swamp on the Dofasco 2000 Trail.
From antique shows featuring over 300 dealers, to concerts in a lakeside setting, to family hikes and activities, HCA has a wide range of special events running throughout the year. Westfield Heritage Village offers several historical and holiday-themed events. Wild Waterworks has a busy summer of exciting activities and special events including beach parties, teen nights and more. Valens’ winter and summer fishing tournaments are a great chance to win some prizes and spend a day fishing, on the ice or open water. Whatever your interests are, we have an event for you!
Valens Lake Conservation Area is one of our busiest areas in the winter months. Valens Lake is open for winter camping, offering a unique camping experience for tenters or RVs. Enjoy the warmer winter weather while enjoying the peace and quiet of camping in the winter months. Take a hike on a winter’s day and see some of the wildlife that makes Valens Lake their home. When conditions permit, you can explore the trails by cross-country skiis.
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Life is better outdoors. Whether you’re interested in camping, hiking, swimming, cross country skiing or just getting a little closer to nature, Hamilton Conservation Authority has it all. Browse this section of our website to find information about our conservation areas as well as interesting attractions and places to visit. Next time you need a real break - in any season - why not drop by?
