Milton’s Mountsberg Conservation Area will light up once again for the holidays.
Starting on Thursday, December 28th, residents can enjoy another season of magical evenings with Winterlit! The award-winning event brings the winter woods to life along two illuminated trails. It features art installations made using sustainable materials, including the spectacular Tekyuharhtes – Star Lodge by Catherine Tammaro. The sparkling Sugar Bush and Winterlit trails each offer a 1km walk with fireside lounges and photo stations throughout to capture the magical moments with friends and loved ones.
“The real magic of Winterlit lies in how we create our lighting and art displays to minimize energy use and environmental impact. Sustainability is at the core of our event,” says Craig Machan, Director of Parks & Operations at Conservation Halton. “Winterlit uses only LED lighting, and we rely on electricity instead of gas generators to illuminate the trails. Most of the wood features are made from repurposed ash trees removed from our parks because of the impacts of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect. Our talented staff created the remaining trail elements from recycled and upcycled products.”
In addition to the outdoor light display, Winterlit guests can also:
- Check out the Book Nook cabin where they can take part in a winter book exchange and play board games
- Stop by the Den to learn about Mountsberg’s resident animals
- Get up close and person with one of our resident raptors by adding Owl Prowl to their visit (select dates only)
- Support Conservation Halton’s Animal Care Fund by purchasing a heart to paint that can be taken home or added to a featured art display
- Take home a wood branded souvenir of their visit
Winterlit runs from Thursday, December 28th to Sunday, January 7th (January 2nd excepted) and Fridays through Sundays from January 12th to February 19th at Mountsberg Conservation Area, located at 2259 Milburough Town Line in Campbellville.
You can also enjoy the special Enchanted Evenings event that will offered on Thursday, December 28th and Saturday, February 10th for New Year’s and Valentine’s Day celebrations. The special event comes with an Ice Bar, live music, magic acts, roaming light and fire performers, and activities like candle making.
Tickets are now on sale.
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