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Ganaraska Forest Opens For the Season On May 1st
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is set to open the Ganaraska Forest trails for the season on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, for users with a valid day pass or membership. Updates to the Ganaraska Conservation Online Store: In an effort to streamline the sign-up process, new users and those renewing will now receive their member card / day pass and parking pass attached to the purchase confirmation email received from the online store. The design of the parking pass has changed but any valid parking pass will be accepted. Ganaraska Forest Trails Update: Please exercise caution on trails, as there are still trail blockages and debris throughout the Forest after the ice storms and severe weather earlier in April. GRCA staff continue to work to clear Ganaraska Forest trails, when weather and ground conditions permit.
Ganaraska Conservation Spring Newsletter 2025
Read about exciting news and upcoming events, as well as other important information from Ganaraska Conservation. Consider signing-up to receive our email newsletter when it releases.
Ganaraska Forest Hunting Reminders
With turkey season opening on April 25th, 2025, the GRCA wanted to share some reminders for Ganaraska Forest users. Hunting opportunities exist in the Ganaraska Forest year-round, as per Ontario Hunting Regulations. Before planning to hunt in the Ganaraska Forest, all hunters should visit the GRCA website for more information on hunting rules in the Forest and to consult the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map before planning your visit.
Upcoming Military Training Exercise Will Include Portions of West Ganaraska Forest
Northumberland County is preparing to welcome approximately 800 members of the Canadian Armed Forces for a planned emergency training exercise taking place on April 25–27, 2025. Part of the military training will take place in the West Ganaraska Forest, where the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be closing a section of the West Forest from April 25–27. For the safety of both Forest users and the participants in the training exercise, the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map will include the closed area that is included as a graphic with this post.
Fishing Season Opens April 26, 2025
With the spring fishing season opening on April 26, 2025, the GRCA wanted to share some updates for anglers. Fishing can occur on the east side of the Ganaraska River, within the Ganaraska Millennium Conservation Area (CA). Sylvan Glen CA is also available for fishing, while being mindful of property lines. Port Hope CA will remain closed in preparation for Highway 401 expansion work.
Shoreline Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook For Rice Lake
The Flood Watch issued on April 17th is now downgraded and replaced by a Shoreline Conditions Statement and will be in effect until May 2nd, 2025. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that water levels within the Trent River watershed have receded significantly and the threat of flooding along the Rice Lake shoreline has passed. While this is good news, water levels may still fluctuate as Parks Canada adjusts dams in response to recent rain events.
Ganaraska Forest Trails to Reopen to Hiking & Hunting on April 18th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 11, 2025 (Port Hope, ON) – Ganaraska Forest trails will reopen to Hiking and Hunting on April 18th, 2025*, ahead of the larger opening to all recreational uses on May 1st. Please exercise caution on trails, as there are still trail blockages and debris throughout the Forest. GRCA staff continue to work to clear Ganaraska Forest trails, when weather and ground conditions permit.
Ganaraska Forest Trails & Ganaraska Conservation Properties Temporarily Closed
The Ganaraska Forest and all GRCA properties are temporarily closed, due to the weekend ice storm. Ice accumulation and expected high winds on Mar. 31, 2025, can present a serious hazard to the public from falling trees and limbs. For your safety, please do not visit the Ganaraska Forest or GRCA Conservation Areas at this time.
Spring Safety Statement: Stay Clear of Creeks, Ponds & Lakes
With the arrival of spring weather, unsafe ice conditions and slippery stream banks already exist. Mild air temperatures and high flows from spring rains will continue to weaken any remaining ice cover. These hazardous conditions can cause life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water.
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Announces New Vice-Chair For 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 24, 2025 (Port Hope, ON) – The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 20th. The meeting began with Chair Vicki Mink, Municipality of Port Hope, thanking the Board and staff for their dedication and support through a year of many successes and continued support…
Order Your Tree & Shrub Seedlings Today for Spring Planting
GRCA Stewardship Programs Through various partnerships with member municipalities and organizations, Ganaraska Conservation can help you put roots down! The GRCA is providing multiple ways for you to plant trees and shrubs in Spring 2025. Are you interested in planting trees along your property line next to municipal roads? Is your property in the Township…
UPDATED: Central Ganaraska Forest Access Restored
Demolition has been completed, as of Dec. 13th, 2024. The Central Forest Trailhead and GFC grounds are now open to the public again. On December 9th to 12th, 2024, the gymnasium building on the Ganaraska Forest Centre (GFC) grounds, located in the Central Ganaraska Forest, will be demolished as it has reached the end of…