Schedule, Fees & Location

Schedule
Winterlit runs nightly ديسمبر 28, 2023 until يناير 7, 2024 (يناير 2 excepted) and يناير 12 to فبراير 19th, 2024, الجمعة through الأحد. Reservations are 2 hours in length.

Enchanted Evenings with additional entertainment and the Winterlit Ice bar are scheduled for ديسمبر 31, 2023 and فبراير 10, 2024.

Fees
Winterlit (Standard)

• Non-member: $19 +HST/Child (age 5-14) or Senior; $22 +HST/Adult; Children 4 and under free
• Member: $14 +HST/Child (age 5-14) or Senior; $16 +HST/ Adult; Children 4 and under free

Winterlit Enchanted Evenings (ديسمبر 31, فبراير 10)

• Non-member: $25 +HST/Child (age 5-14) or Senior; $30 +HST/Adult; Children 4 and under free
• Member: $18 +HST/Child (age 5-14) or Senior; $23 +HST/ Adult; Children 4 and under free

Add-on:

• Paint a Heart: $5
  Candle Making: $8
  Owl Prowl: $10

Location
Winterlit takes place at Mountsberg Conservation Area.
2259 Milburough Line
Campbellville, ON
L0P 1B0

Reservation Questions, Changes, & Cancellation

What is different on Winterlit Enchanted Evenings?
Winterlit Enchanted Evenings are offered in celebration of New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day. These evenings feature live performers and musicians as well as the licensed Winterlit Ice Bar, in addition to our regular Winterlit trails and programming.

How do I make a reservation/get tickets?
Click here and then simply select your date and time. You will receive a record of your reservation via email, please bring this email with you for check-in. We will also be able to retrieve your reservation via your license plate number.

Can I change my booking date or time?
No, Winterlit is a rain/snow or “shine” event.

Can I book multiple vehicles/families under the same reservation?
No, please book only one vehicle per reservation. License plate numbers are used to grant access to the park.

Are dogs allowed at Winterlit?
Yes, dogs are welcome to attend Winterlit! As always at our parks, they must be kept on a 2m leash. Dogs are not permitted in the farm animal barn or raptor centre for the safety of the animals.

How long are the trails?
There are two illuminated trails (Sugar Bush Trail and Winterlit Trail), approximately 1 km each.

Can I see Mountsberg’s animals during this event?
Mountsberg’s raptors and barn animals are not available to the public during this event. Exposure to artificial light during the winter months causes health issues for our animals including artificially inducing breeding behaviours. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure our animal ambassadors receive the highest quality care.

Can I add-on to my experience at Winterlit?
Yes, you can add the following additional experiences to your evening (spaces limited):

Guided Owl Prowls:
Fee: $10/person, children under 2 free
This experience is 45 minutes in length.

Paint a Heart:
Fee: $5/person *Your fee goes to our Animal Care Fund!

Candle Making: *Offered on Enchanted Evenings only
Fee: $8/person

Do I need to bring a receipt with me to Winterlit?
Yes, please bring your reservation email with you on your phone. There is no need to bring a printed copy. Your reservation will be validated at check-in.

Do I have to arrive at the start of my reservation time?
Your reservation start time will be stated on your e-ticket. It is important to arrive on time for your reservation to ensure a quality experience and sufficient parking for all guests.

Can I just show up without a reservation?
No, pre-booked tickets are required to ensure we can provide a quality experience for all our guests.

Will Conservation Halton ever cancel Winterlit?
Sometimes cancellations occur due to extreme weather. We will email guests as soon as possible if they will be impacted by a closure. We will also keep our social media platforms updated. Follow Conservation Halton on Facebook or Instagram.

Parking, check-in, start times & clothing

Parking
Parking is included in your reservation fee. Parking is located in the main parking lot outside of the Discovery Centre.

Check-in & start times
You will check in with an attendant at the Mountsberg gate house upon arrival. The attendant will check your reservation matches vehicle occupancy, provide you with a map of the grounds and answer questions about your visit. Please arrive at the start of your reservation time.

Clothing
Please dress appropriately for the winter weather, Winterlit is entirely outdoors. Warm, sturdy footwear and dressing in layers is strongly recommended.

Accessibility

Strollers & Wheelchairs
Both the Illuminated Sugar Bush Trail (1km) and Winterlit Trail (600m) are wide and hard packed. Both trails are unpaved with some uneven sections and slight incline/declines. Access to the Illuminated Sugar Bush Trail takes guests across a train crossing that has some uneven sections. Although the trails will be plowed, fresh snow or ice impacts trail conditions and may make travel difficult for strollers or people with mobility challenges. Some locations may have lips at doorways that require assistance for wheelchair users or strollers.

Please contact us for more information about accessibility – we are happy to help! – visitorservices@hrca.on.ca.

Washrooms
Indoor washrooms including an accessible/family washroom are available in the Discovery Centre located beside the parking lot. Washrooms and change tables are also available in the Sugar Bush. Some locations may have lips at doorways that require assistance for wheelchair users or strollers.

Individuals with Special Needs
We want all our patrons to experience the magic of winter at night! If you or a group member requires accommodation to be able to participate please contact us at visitorservices@hrca.on.ca to discuss available options.

Not only is Winterlit an enchanting experience for our community, but it is also based on the concept of providing a sustainable event. It is a privilege to be caretakers of Conservation Halton Parks so we can all enjoy them for generations to come. As in everything we do, #ConservationMatters on the Winterlit Trail! Materials selected for the trail are recycled, upcycled, and energy-efficient, and created with love by our Conservation Halton team. Here are just a few ways we’ve implemented sustainable practices at Winterlit:

• All lighting is LED for the lowest energy footprint

• We use electric battery packs rather than gas generators to bring lights to the remote parts of the trail

• Most of the wood elements on the trail are created from ash trees that had to be removed from our parks due to the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect

• The remaining elements have been created out of recycled or upcycled products by our talented staff. Check out the signage on the trail to find out which installation was repurposed from one of the set pieces from the movie ‘Down Sizing’ which was filmed at Area 8 Conservation Area!

Thank you for joining us for Winterlit! Your support shows that #ConservationMatters to you!

Catherine Tammaro
Creator of “Tekyuharhtes – Star Lodge” a new installation for Winterlit 2022/23 

Taomesre ~ People of the Little Turtle, Wyandot of Anderdon Nation; Wendat Confederacy
Catherine Tammaro is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practise spans decades.

كاثرين هي حارسة مؤمنة عشيرة السلاحف المرقطة الجالسة وتنشط في جميع أنحاء مدينة تورنتو وخارجها ، في العديد من المنظمات مثل Elder in Residence و Mentor و Teacher والمستشار الثقافي. وهي خريجة كلية أونتاريو للفنون وكان لها مهنة متنوعة ، ومعارض ومنشآت متعددة ، ونشرت أعمالا مكتوبة وعروضا تقديمية وتواصل ممارستها الإبداعية.

Catherine actively supports the work and development of other artists on an ongoing basis. She served on the Board of the TAC, TAC’s Income Precarity Working Group and was the Chair of the Toronto Arts Council’s Indigenous Advisory Committee in 2020/21 and is the Indigenous Arts Program Manager at Toronto Arts Council and continues teaching, learning and exploring her creativity and that of others.

“Loved how they used eco-friendly materials for their art installations!”

“This was an EXCELLENT experience. I cannot say enough positive things about it. We hope this will be an annual thing – we would go again in a quick heartbeat!”

“It was a beautiful distraction from our world right now and a wonderful way for our family to begin the new year! We enjoyed it so much, the lights and trails were beautiful. A perfect way to spend the evening!”

“It was our family’s favourite outdoor winter activity to date – beautifully done and we can’t wait to visit again next winter!”

“It’s magical and just what we needed. It was the first evening event we had done in months, and we all came home feeling enchanted.”

“It was such a joyous evening wander. I spent the next day with a glow in my heart. It was an enchanting evening.”