Special Events Permit | GRCA

Organizations/groups that wish to hold events in the Ganaraska Forest are required to obtain a Special Event Permit

Events/groups with 25 people or more require a Special Event Permit
Special events can occur at anytime and can run for a few hours or over several days.
Check the Availability Calendar to pre-plan your activity.
Special events must adhere to public health requirements
Special Event Permits are issued at the digression of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
Ganaraska Forest Special Event Application Form must be submitted a minimum of three months prior to the event date and must include an insurance certificate indicating liability coverage, a map showing which trails/ trail markers intended for use and an accurate description of the of the event
GRCA reserves the right to cancel any Special Event at anytime

Examples of Events hosted at Ganaraska Forest in the past include:

Off-road motorcycle or ATV rides
Mountain bike events
Club horse back rides
Family reunions
Orienteering challenges
Photography Sessions

Trail Conditions

IMPORTANT: Due to recent, frequent and heavy rainfall, trails within the Ganaraska Forest may be eroded. Should you see any trail erosion, please report it by emailing volunteer@grca.on.ca.

For available trails in the Ganaraska Forest, please refer to the GF Trail Map and use your best judgement while navigating trails.

Memberships and Day Passes are available for sale at store.ganaraskaconservation.ca and day passes are also available from the Gatehouse Kiosk at the Ganaraska Forest Centre.

Please Note: We are continuing to work on clearing single track trails in the Central Forest. Access is restricted during this maintenance period.

Releases & Links

Important Note

The interactive map represents Ganaraska Forest Trails only, Municipal roads are not part of the Ganaraska Forest Trail system. The Ganaraska Forest is open from dawn until dusk each day.