WELLINGTON COUNTY – Winter activities are well underway at the six Grand River Conservation Areas that are open year-round, including Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek, Pinehurst Lake, Rockwood and Shade’s Mills conservation areas.
Guelph Lake
Guelph Lake officially open for ice fishing
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s officially fishing season at Guelph Lake. “Ice at Guelph Lake and Shade’s Mills is now at safe levels – come drop a line!” reads a Jan. 17 Facebook post from the Grand River Conservation Authority, announcing that conservation areas are open for ice fishing. The post had said i
Hillside Festival brings thousands to Guelph Lake Island
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Since 1987, music-lovers have gathered on Guelph Lake Island for Hillside music festival.
Hillside winter festival returning to Guelph
GUELPH – Another edition of Hillside Inside is making its way to Guelph from Feb. 2 to 4.
Hillside Festival celebrates 40 years
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Hillside Festival creates a community celebration of culture and environmentalism every year here.
‘Swimmer in distress’ dies at Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Mississauga teenager has died following another "swimmer in distress" call at Guelph Lake. Emergency crews were called to an area near the island at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area on July 31 at 6:15pm.
Guelph Lake Rotary Trail connects people to nature
GUELPH – Fifteen years ago, a 100-acre parcel of land was chosen near Guelph Lake Conservation Area, destined to become the home of the Guelph Lake Rotary Forest.
Guelph man charged in relation to indecent act at Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Guelph man faces several charges, including sexual assault, in relation to an indecent act committed earlier this month at Guelph Lake.
Some GRCA parks open for limited winter access; administration centre closed
CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be maintaining limited access at a number of conservation areas this winter; however, restrictions will remain in place to help protect staff, watershed communities and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
GRCA opens conservation areas, boat launches; prepares for camping
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) opened boat launches at some conservation areas on May 23.
Wellington Relay for Life at Guelph Lake on June 14
GUELPH – The Canadian Cancer Society invites people to participate in the Wellington County…
Canadian Cancer Society calls for Relay for Life participants
GUELPH – With one in two Canadians diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, cancer affects…