🚧 Hemlock Haven Bridge: Please Respect the Closure 🚧
We need the community's help. Since announcing the temporary closure of the Hemlock Haven footbridge, barricades, signage, and boards have been removed three times. Each time, we've had to head back out to re-secure the area.
This closure is about safety for all trail users. The bridge footings were destabilized by April's severe erosion, and the crossing is unsafe until repairs and stabilization is complete. A detour has been put in place to help minimize the impact on your ability to enjoy the trail.
We get it, nobody wants this trail bridge closed. But we need to be honest: if this keeps happening, it puts the future of trail access at risk.
As our Laurentian Escarpment trail users, we ask that if you see barricades, signage, or boards removed, please let us know so we can address it quickly.
Please help us protect this trail for the long run:
🚫 Leave barricades and signage in place
🚫 Do not cross the closed bridge
✅ Use the detour
✅ Share this post so fellow trail users know and let us know if you
✅ Report any removed barricades or signage to us directly
We're working hard with our partners toward a safe reopening, and we'll share updates as soon as we have them. Thank you to everyone respecting the closure.
 
Conservation Areas - Hazard Trees
July 2, 2026 - Recent storms with strong winds have brought down trees in some of our Conservation Areas. Crews are working to clear hazard trees from trail and driveway areas. Locations of hazard trees can be reported to christian.standring@nbmca.caÂ
February 23, 2026 - Office Hours Update (Effective March 2, 2026)
New Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
(Previously 8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
The office is closed daily for lunch from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
To better serve you, we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment with staff prior to your visit. Booking ahead helps ensure the appropriate team member is available to assist you. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing to serve you!
