Welcoming Spring at Mountsberg Conservation Area with “Maple Town – Sweet Water”

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Conservation Halton - Mountsberg Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely - 3km/hr or less, Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.5km plus optional 5.6km

Description

Mountsberg Conservation Area is part of Conservation Halton. Did you know that as a Bruce Trail member you can get 50% off an annual pass? https://brucetrail.org/member-discounts/

Maple syrup production is the gateway to spring and we are here for it.

Please join Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Tom Swales and Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club - Ruth Moffatt as we usher in Spring with hike around Mountsberg Conservation Area. Mountsberg is part of Conservation Halton, so if you have a pass, tickets to this event are discounted. Please follow the link below. Please book your ticket for 9:30am or you might be able to purchase tickets at the gate, if available. We will assemble in the parking area, hike the Pioneer Creek Trail 6.5km, stop for pancakes (extra cost), take in all the festivities and then proceed around the optional Lakeshore Lookout Trail 5.6Km. Tickets can be obtained in advance at the link below.

https://admin.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1554186518&startDate=2026-03-19&inventory=1374091365&carArrivalTime=9.3&reservationType=21&screen=2&selectedDiscountGroup=ch_member&&sid=

Tickets include:

• Learn all about tree tapping, sap collection, syrup making and our amazing Sugar Maples!
• Learn about the history of syrup making
• Explore the Maple Trivia Trail and other Mountsberg trails
• Sample maple sugar and syrup
• Enjoy maple taffy on snow available for purchase on site
• Enjoy fresh pancakes and treats by the fireside (Additional fees apply)
• Sugar Rangers Challenge for kids! Earn your Sugar Rangers certificate by completing fun maple challenges!
• Shop for delicious maple treats at the Country Store in the sugar bush or the Gift Shop in the Discovery Centre
• Visit the Animal Barn, Raptor Trail and Raptor Centre
• Play on the natural playground
• NEW! Meet a Raptor: Stop by the Raptor Centre Flyway to meet one of our Raptor Centre staff and a bird
• Add on a wagon ride, Talons & Tailfeathers, or a maple sugar making workshop (Additional fees apply)

Please check the weather and dress accordingly. Be sure to pack whatever snacks and lunch you would like and plenty of water and/or warm beverage. Bring icers in case the trails are still icy.

Need a ride? A shared ride from Toronto for a few people can be arranged and a shared ride from Niagara can be arranged. Please click the Contact link on this form.