Trail Closure Notice - April 16, 2026

The Town of Arnprior has closed a section of Gillies Trail (Waterfront Trail) due to overland flooding and to ensure public safety (red areas of map). The trail is closed from Albert Street through to the Boat Launch. We ask the public to refrain from entering these areas and ask that you exercise caution near any waterways in the coming days, especially at Robert Simpson Park Beach, Bell Park and McLean Beach.

Gillies Trail remains open from Madawaska Street to Albert Street (green areas of map) and from the Boat Launch to Robert Simpson Park

The Town continues to closely monitor current conditions and remains in regular communication with watershed stakeholders and local emergency managers. For accurate and up-to-date information regarding water levels in our area, we encourage residents to refer to the forecast section of the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board website: https://ottawariver.ca/. Your awareness and preparedness are important, and we thank you for staying informed.

For any non-emergency concerns or questions, please email recreation@arnprior.ca. For any flood-related emergencies please call the Public Works after-hours emergency number at 343-429-6435.