Conservation areas in Hamilton Halton Brant offer cross-country skiers and snowshoers amazing access to Niagara Escarpment trails during the winter months.

Some of the region’s best trails include:
Valens Lake Conservation Area – 10 km of trails
Christie Lake Lake Conservation Area – 10 km of trails
Terra Cotta Conservation Area – 6 km of trails
Paris to Brantford Rail Trail – a 14-km trail
Hilton Falls Conservation Area – 16 km of trails
Mountsberg Conservation Area – 14 km of trails
Crawford Lake Conservation Area – 7 km of trails
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area – 14 km of trails
Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail – a 32-km trail

Be sure to check each park’s website to confirm if they offer groomed trails or if skiiers are required to make their own tracks.

Cross-country ski equipment is available for rent at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Modern aluminum-frame snowshoes are available for rent at Crawford Lake. Both ski and snowshoe equipment rentals are available at Pinehurst Lake as conditions permit.

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May 30 - June 1

War of 1812 Tour

The Hamilton Military Museum

The Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4

Dates: May 30 & June 1 ONLY Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM Cost: FREE Ages:...

Now thru December 31

Introductory Flight Lesson

Brantford Flight Centre

110 Aviation Ave. Brantford, ON N3T 5L7, Canada

Dates: All year round Cost: $152.55 including HST

Now thru December 31

Sightseeing Flights

Brantford Flight Centre

110 Aviation Ave. Brantford, ON N3T 5L7, Canada

Dates: All year round Prices: vary by flight length

Now thru December 31

Music Bingo at Flux

Flux Brewing Company

185 Oakland Rd, Scotland, ON N0E 1R0

Date & Time: January 15th and every 2nd Wednesday of the week, 6:00pm to 8:00pm...

May 24

Wellness at Whitehern: A Historic Mental Health Tour

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ages: 18+ years. Younger participants are welcome at guardian...

June 22

Cholera and Industrial Heritage Cemetery Tour

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

The Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd., Hamilton

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: FREE Ages: All

Now thru December 7

Oakville Museum Guided Tour

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate

8 Navy Street, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Y5

Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. General admission by donation (Suggested $7 per...

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Tours

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

May 30 - June 1

War of 1812 Tour

The Hamilton Military Museum

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1

Dates: May 30 & June 1, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM Cost: FREE Ages:...

Now thru December 6

The Mead Explorer Class

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Date: Multiple dates through the year Time: 1:00pm Cost: $94.99

June 21 - September 13

The Bee Encounter Experience

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Dates: Various Dates from Jun 21st to Sept 13th Times: 10:00am, 11:30am or 1:00pm Price:...

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