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Whether it's a company picnic, family reunion or club celebration, we have many locations available to rent. We also offer unique locations for meetings and seminars.

Check the information below for group facility details and photos.
These facilities are booked by contacting the conservation area directly, and many need to be reserved well in advance.
Group facility rentals may be limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

General information

Pavilions, shelters, picnic areas and special facilities

Detailed information including photos are found in the list of group facilities, sorted by conservation area, on this page.

Facility descriptions:

Large pavilions and special facilities
- Many of our properties are unique. Some are totally enclosed and available in three seasons. Some of the large pavilions can accommodate more than 100 people.
Small pavilions and shelters
- These have a roof for protection in bad weather and room for picnic tables inside. They are ideal for family reunions and corporate picnics.
Picnic areas
- These do not have a roof, but can be reserved for family and group picnics and special events.

Booking information

To book

Please contact the conservation area directly.

Capacity

The capacity limits listed in the charts are a guideline to help you plan your event. Many locations can accommodate larger groups as more picnic tables can be set up. For details, please contact the conservation area.

Fees

In addition to the facility rental fees in the charts below, there is an additional reservation fee of $11.50+HST. The rental fee does not cover conservation area admission; everyone entering the conservation area must also pay the day use gate admission fee.

Barbeques

Large barbeques are available at many locations, but not all.

Group camping

NEW - Group Camping reservations are now made online and our fee structure has changed. Please see our Conservation Area Fees page for more details. Group Camping reservations can be made online through our online Camping Reservation system. To book a pavilion, shelter, or a picnic area, contact conservation area staff for information.

Group facilities in our conservation areas

Prices do not include HST.

Belwood Lake, Fergus

Belwood Lake facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Hampton Barn	SF	95	$265.49	flush	yes	yes	yes	View Photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

The Hampton Barn will not be available to rent in 2023.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-843-2979
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Belwood Lake page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Brant, Brantford

Brant facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Grand Pavilion	SP	Seats 80 inside. Maximim seating 120 (inside and outside)	$110.62	porta-potties	yes	yes	no	View photo
Parkview Pavilion	SP	Seats 40 inside. Maximum seating 70 (inside and outside)	$88.50	porta-potties	yes	yes	no	View photo
Savannah Picnic Area	PA	Seating for 60	$35.40	porta-potties	no	tap nearby	no	View photo
Shady Rest Picnic Area	PA	Seating for 60	$35.40	porta-potties located near the Grand Pavilion	no	tap nearby	no	View photo
Bluejay Picnic Area	PA	Seating for 35	$35.40	porta-potties located near the Grand Pavilion	no	tap nearby	no	View photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-752-2040
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Brant page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Byng Island, Dunnville

Note: Only the Pavilion is available to rent. Picnic areas are available on a first come, first served basis at no cost.

Byng Island facility and rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
The Pavilion	LP	60-200	$207.96	no	yes	tap nearby	no	View photo
Pool Picnic Area	PA	100+	N/A	vault	no	tap nearby	no	View photo
Pines Picnic Area	PA	75-200	N/A	vault	no	tap nearby	no	View photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 905-774-5755
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Byng Island page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Conestogo Lake, Drayton

Conestogo Lake facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Picnic Shelter	SP	50-60	$61.95	vault	yes	tap nearby	no	View photo
Lower park picnic areas	PA	25	$22.12	vault	no	tap nearby	no	Coming soon

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-638-2873
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Conestogo Lake page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Elora Gorge, Elora

Note: The Kay Marston pavilion and the Pines pavilion are not available to rent in 2023.

Elora Gorge facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Kay Marston Pavilion	LP	200	$176.99	flush	yes	yes	yes	View photo
The Pines Pavilion	SP	50-60	$61.95	vault	no	yes	no	View photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-846-9742
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Elora Gorge page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Guelph Lake, Guelph

Note: Only the Island Pavilion is available to rent in 2023. The Sandy Bay Pavilion and the Sunrise Pavilion can be used on a first come, first served basis.

Guelph Lake facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Island Pavilion	LP	150	$207.96	vault	yes	yes	no	View photo
Sandy Bay Pavilion	SP	50-75	N/A	flush	yes	yes	no	View photo
Sunrise Pavilion	SP	50-75	N/A	vault	yes	yes	no	View photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-824-5061
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Guelph Lake page to learn more about the conservation area activities and facilities

Laurel Creek, Waterloo

Laurel Creek facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Critter Shelter	LP	100-150	$154.87	flush	yes	yes	no	View photo
Lakeview Shelter	SP	60-80	$106.19	flush	yes	yes	no	View photo
Baseball Shelter	SP	40-50	$88.50	vault	no	yes	no	View photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-884-6620
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Laurel Creek page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Pinehurst Lake, Paris

Pinehurst Lake facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Clarence Sutor Pavilion	SP	40-200*	$106.19	flush	yes	yes	no	View photo
Sunset Shelter	SP	40-100*	$44.25	flush	no	no	no	View photo
White Oaks Shelter	SP	40-100*	$70.80	flush	yes	yes	no	View photo

*For larger groups, some picnic tables may in the surrounding grassed areas, not under the roof of the pavilion.

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-442-4721
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Pinehurst Lake page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Rockwood, Rockwood

Note: The Pavilion is not available to rent in 2023.

Rockwood facility rental information
Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
The Pavilion	LP	100+	$110.62	flush	yes	yes	no	View photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-856-9543
Google map of conservation area location
Go to the Rockwood page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities

Shade's Mills, Cambridge

Note: Only the Chalet Shelter is available to rent in 2023.

Shade's Mills facility rental information

Facility	Type	Capacity	Cost	Washrooms	Power	Water	Kitchen	Photo
Chalet Shelter	SF	40-60	$221.24	flush	yes	yes	yes	View photo
Diamond Shelter	LP	80-100	$100	flush	yes	yes	no	View photo
Trail Shelter	LP	80-100	$100	vault	yes	yes	no	View photo
Beach Shelter	SP	40-60	$100	vault	no	tap nearby	no	View photo
Toyota Amphitheatre	SF	70	$50	vault	yes	tap nearby	no	View photo

Legend:
SF - Special facility; LP - Large pavilion; SP - Small pavilion; PA - Picnic area.

Cost:
In addition to the rental fee, a reservation fee of $11.50+HST applies. Each person entering the conservation area must also pay the gate admission fee.

Email conservation area staff or phone 519-621-3697
Google Map of conservation area location
Go to the Shade's Mills page to learn more about the conservation area, activities and facilities
Note that the Chalet Shelter is used by day camps the last week of June to Labour Day weekend, so is not available for reservation during that time.