Your Impact
- After a fire damaged Valens Lake’s beloved fishing bridge, which has connected trails and memories since the late 1970s, HCA staff were able to complete all repairs and reopen access within a week of the initial incident.
- New trail and wayfinding signage at Eramosa Kart sets a new standard for Conservation Area information and safety, educating visitors on this unique landscape of small caves, underground streams, woodland, and meadows.
- The sandy shores and cool waters of Christie Lake can be enjoyed by visitors who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids thanks to an accessibility mat installed each summer.
What do fishing bridges, wayfinding signage, and accessibility mats have in common? These Trail and Capital Improvements were supported by Hamilton Conservation Foundation donors!
Hamilton Conservation Authority’s Trail and Capital Projects
HCA boasts an extensive trail network, running for more than 180 kilometres through forests, prairies, lakeshore beaches, and wetlands. These trails offer unparalleled opportunities for recreation and appreciation of our region’s natural wonders. Trail access and maintenance is a key anchor to allow HCA to make good on their mission, “To lead in the conservation of our watershed and connect people to nature.”
Giving Opportunities
Your gifts to the Trail and Capital Improvements Fund can support:
- Developing and maintaining trails through Hamilton’s Conservation Areas, managed natural areas, and designated multi-use trails
- Improving wayfinding and information signage
- Dedicated accessibility projects, to improve access to nature for all visitors
- … and more.
