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Summary

This Conservation Area Near Toronto Has Twinkling Trails Through An Illuminated Sugar Bush

You can enjoy Fireside Lounges and more.

Mountsberg Conservation Area Winterlit.

An illuminated trail with decorations hanging from trees. Right: A winter forest with lights.

Lead Writer, Travel

Who's ready for a winter adventure? This enchanting conservation area near Toronto lets you wander along twinkling trails and explore an illuminated sugar bush.

Winter may feel like the time of year to cozy up indoors, but this magical experience is worth putting on your boots and mittens for. You can invite your friends for a fun evening out or plan a romantic date night with a loved one.

It's located about an hour from Toronto in Campbellville so you don't have to drive to far in order to reach this spot.

Winterlit is an annual event hosted at Mountsberg Conservation Area. The attraction is running Friday through Sunday until February 19, 2024.

You can explore an "award-winning display of outdoor lights" as you wander along two twinkling trails and through the glowing sugar bush.

Along the way, you can check out the illuminated art installations, cozy up at the Fireside Lounges, play board games at the Book Nook and more.

An Enchanted Evening is taking place on February 10 in celebration of Valentine's Day. It will feature additional entertainment such as live music, treats, fire performers and a licensed Ice Bar.

Tickets for Winterlit are available online. Bundle up and enjoy a winter walk through an illuminated forest.


Winterlit

Price: $22 + per adult

When: Friday through Sunday evenings until February 19, 2024

Address: 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville, ON

Why You Need To Go: This enchanting walk takes you along twinkling trails filled with glowing art installations.

Winterlit website

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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