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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:
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| 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. Children five and under are free. Barbeques Large barbeques are available at many locations, but not all. |
| Group camping |
| Interested in a group camping experience as part of your event? 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 2022.
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| Brant, Brantford |
Brant facility rental information
| Facility |
Type |
Capacity |
Cost |
Washrooms |
Power |
Water |
Kitchen |
Photo |
| Grand Pavilion |
SP |
120 |
$110.62 |
vault |
yes |
yes |
no |
View photo |
| Parkview Pavilion |
SP |
40 |
$88.50 |
vault |
yes |
yes |
no |
View photo |
| Savannah Picnic Area |
PA |
50-200 |
$22.12 |
vault |
no |
tap nearby |
no |
View photo |
| Shady Rest Picnic Area |
PA |
50-400 |
$22.12 |
vault |
no |
tap nearby |
no |
View photo |
| Bluejay Picnic Area |
PA |
75-150 |
$22.12 |
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.
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| Byng Island, Dunnville |
Byng Island facility rental information
| Facility |
Type |
Capacity |
Cost |
Washrooms |
Power |
Water |
Kitchen |
Photo |
| The Pavilion |
LP |
60-200 |
$200 |
flush |
yes |
yes |
yes |
View photo |
| Pool Picnic Area |
PA |
100+ |
$55 |
vault |
no |
tap nearby |
no |
View photo |
| Pines Picnic Area |
PA |
75-200 |
$55 |
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.
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| 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 |
$30.97 |
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.
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| Elora Gorge, Elora |
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.
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| Guelph Lake, Guelph |
Guelph Lake facility rental information
| Facility |
Type |
Capacity |
Cost |
Washrooms |
Power |
Water |
Kitchen |
Photo |
| Island Pavilion |
LP |
150 |
$154.87 |
vault |
yes |
yes |
no |
View photo |
| Sandy Bay Pavilion |
SP |
50-75 |
$61.95 |
flush |
yes |
yes |
no |
View photo |
| Sunrise Pavilion |
SP |
50-75 |
$61.95 |
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.
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| Laurel Creek, Waterloo |
Laurel Creek facility rental information
| Facility |
Type |
Capacity |
Cost |
Washrooms |
Power |
Water |
Kitchen |
Photo |
| Critter Shelter |
LP |
100-150 |
$132.74 |
flush |
yes |
yes |
no |
View photo |
| Lakeview Shelter |
SP |
60-80 |
$88.50 |
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.
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| 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.
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| Rockwood, Rockwood |
Note: The Pavilion is not available to rent in 2022.
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.
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| Shade's Mills, Cambridge |
Shade's Mills facility rental information
| Facility |
Type |
Capacity |
Cost |
Washrooms |
Power |
Water |
Kitchen |
Photo |
| Chalet Shelter |
SF |
40-60 |
$200 |
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.
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