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Paint a wooden heart and become part of our LOVE installation! Your $5 donation will go directly to our Animal Care Fund and help provide care for our raptors and farm animals!

Did you know Mountsberg has an active bee yard? Sign up for this 20 minute workshop to learn more about pollinators and make your own beeswax candle to take home and light the winter night. Children 2 and under are free!

Schedule, Fees & Location

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Fees
Winterlit

• Non-member: $22 +HST/Adult; $19 +HST/Senior or Child (age 5-14); Children 4 and under free
• Member:$16 +HST/ Adult; $14 +HST/Senior or Child (age 5-14); Children 4 and under free
• فبراير 15 to فبراير 17, 2025 Children 14 and under free

Winterlit Enchanted Evenings (ديسمبر 31, فبراير 14)

• Non-member: $30 +HST/Adult; $25 +HST/Senior or Child (age 5-14) ; Children 4 and under free
• Member: $25 +HST/ Adult; $20 +HST/Senior or Child (age 5-14); Children 4 and under free

Add-ons:

• Paint a Heart: $5
• Discover Owls: $8 (Fridays Only)
• Starry Nights: $8 (Saturdays Only)
• Candle Making: $10 (Sundays and Enchanted Evenings Only)

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 Glow 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 or cancel my booking date or time?
No. All bookings are non-refundable or transferable. 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):

• Paint a Heart: $5
• Discover Owls: $8 (Fridays Only)
• Starry Nights: $8 (Saturdays Only)
• Candle Making: $10 (Sundays and Enchanted Evenings Only)

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!

Milton District High School
Mr. Polap’s Grade 10 Construction Class

MDHS’s Grade 10 Construction class has created a new installation for Winterlit reflecting the importance of our connection with nature. The students decided to do a multi-layered tree constructed from wood scrap from a Tiny Home build project at the school. Thank you to Mr. Polap and the students for keeping these materials from the landfill and giving them a beautiful new purpose!

Catherine Tammaro
Creator of “Tekyuharhtes – Star Lodge” 

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

Catherine is a seated Spotted Turtle Clan FaithKeeper and is active throughout the City of Toronto and beyond, in many organizations as Elder in Residence, Mentor, Teacher and Cultural Advisor. She is an alumna of the Ontario College of Art and has had a diverse career, multiple exhibits and installations, published written works and presentations and continues her creative practice.

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.

Learn more about Catherine Tammaro. 

Dogbite Steel
Creator of metal art featured on the Winterlit Trail 

Jean Pierre Schoss’ works are created by recycling steel from oil tanks, farm implements or any found steel that is thick enough to be used. He cuts apart, heats and recreates the steel in order to orchestrate his ideas.

“I use recycled materials for a number of reasons. First, it is our responsibility to contribute to this world in as many ways as possible. Garbage is a great place to start.

Oil tanks are costly to cut up and recycle so the scrap yards don’t want them. I began using oil tanks, water tanks and propane tanks to save money because the steel was so expensive. I soon realized what I was doing. The recycling had become part of my life.

I began to look for more items that could be recycled into my work. If it is thick enough to last for years and years then I am interested. People bring me all sorts of things. I drag things out of the ditches sometimes and then the earth feels better! I drain the tanks of the sludge and oil and take it to the recycling depot. There is quite a process to getting the steel ready for the sculpture.

The material has a lot of character and always tells a life story. It has a lot more to say than a big, expensive sheet of new grey steel. Some tanks have many layers and colors of paint on them from being painted over the years to match houses and cottages.

Some of my work involves old tools, steps from antique carriages and 70 year old manure spreaders. I never see just a steel object. I see the new life waiting to come out of it.”

Learn more about Dogbite Steel.

Aidan Kenny
Creator of the Winterlit trail Graffiti murals

Aidan Kenny is a muralist born in Hamilton Ontario. You can find his work throughout Ontario, Quebec, and New York state. His use of abstraction and accents of realism creates an eye-catching vibrancy in his work.

Learn more about Aidan Kenny.

“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.”