Office Closed - Reopening 1:00 pm
Our office was closed for the morning of Oct 27, 2026 and is reopening at 1:00 pm
Conservation Areas - Papineau Lake
October 19, 2026 - 
Dock removal at Papineau Lake Conservation Area
🚧 Hemlock Haven Bridge: Please Respect the Closure 🚧
July 23, 2026
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.
