The Hamilton Conservation Authority is continuing with a gradual reopening of its natural areas. Christie Lake, Dundas Valley, Eramosa Karst, Fifty Point, Fletcher Creek, Valens Lake and Westfield Heritage Village will reopen on Wednesday morning for “passive recreation” including hiking, biking and bird-watching.
HCA chair Lloyd Ferguson says the time is right to ease some restrictions since “people have got cabin fever; they’ve been locked up for two months now.” Ferguson says reopening the seven areas is also in keeping with the recent decision to reopen provincial parks for passive use, and comes after consultation with the City of Hamilton’s Emergency Operations Centre. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus