Kortright Centre for Conservation
Kortright Centre for Conservation
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Located 10 minutes north of Toronto, on 325 hectares of pristine woodlands, the Kortright Centre for Conservation combines a natural oasis with some of the most leading-edge sustainable education programs and events in Canada. Kortright Centre hosts 100,000 visitors annually. We offer more than 50 environmental education programs for schools, as well as a selection of 30 different sustainable technology workshops for the public, trades and professionals.
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Debbie K
Thornhill, Canada183 contributions
Mar 2022
We visited Kortright Centre for their maple syrup festival on the weekend. We thought it would be a nice day to visit and spend some time outside and see how maple syrup is made. We hadn't been in years, but little has changed. I think there could have been more activities to take part in. We bought some of the nicest fluffy pancakes for lunch before we set out. The main building could do with a little freshening up as it looked very tired and old. The gift shop was tiny but we were able to buy some maple syrup.
When we set out on the walk, the path wasn't too bad at first, but as you went on, there was more and more mud. Thankfully, we had on rubber boots, but I'm physically challenged and it was difficult for me to manage in the mud. We went to the area where they talk about the old way of making maple syrup and it was up on a muddy hill. Then we walked further along the path and we listened to a demo on how maple syrup is made the modern way. And that was it. There was nothing else. You can hardly call that a festival.
When we set out on the walk, the path wasn't too bad at first, but as you went on, there was more and more mud. Thankfully, we had on rubber boots, but I'm physically challenged and it was difficult for me to manage in the mud. We went to the area where they talk about the old way of making maple syrup and it was up on a muddy hill. Then we walked further along the path and we listened to a demo on how maple syrup is made the modern way. And that was it. There was nothing else. You can hardly call that a festival.
Written March 23, 2022
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Jokelijn
Toronto, Canada82 contributions
Aug 2020
We took our 3 grandchildren (10,8 and 5 years old) to Kortright to spend a few hours on Sunday morning. Not too many people, we had the trail to ourselves.
Kids had a great time spotting animals, said it was one of the nicest walks done so far this year.
When our own children were young (some 40 hears ago) we took them to Kortright, and remembered how much we enjoyed these outings, year round.
A pity the facilities were not open.
Kids had a great time spotting animals, said it was one of the nicest walks done so far this year.
When our own children were young (some 40 hears ago) we took them to Kortright, and remembered how much we enjoyed these outings, year round.
A pity the facilities were not open.
Written September 1, 2020
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GK
Mississauga, Canada30 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
A wonderful spring break experience with kids. The maple syrup demo is fantastic
The weather was great and the snowfall on the previous day made the walk through the woods a fantastic experience.
The maple suckers are just too good. Did find the maple syrup a bit expensive though… given that it was straight from the farm.
The weather was great and the snowfall on the previous day made the walk through the woods a fantastic experience.
The maple suckers are just too good. Did find the maple syrup a bit expensive though… given that it was straight from the farm.
Written March 18, 2022
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Diana P
Brampton, Canada41 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A fabulous conservation area with many different habitats so there's lots to explore. It's excellent for kids, too! The main building has washrooms so that's sa serious consideration (as many conservation areas do not). I am a birder so this park provides a lot of different species due to the mixed forest, field and coniferous areas. Would recommend it for anyone and bring water and a picnic lunch because you'll want to stay a long time!
Written October 3, 2023
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J P
Toronto, Canada44 contributions
Nov 2021
Overcrowded despite timed tickets. Stuff cannot answer questions about where to find birds of prey. There is no stuff in the Visitor Center. On the trail, there is a constant noise of people riding motorbikes nearby. The only thing that works well is their app that sells you tickets. After that, customer service is nonexistent.
Written November 7, 2021
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Brent
Thornhill, Canada7 contributions
Oct 2020
There were many photo opportunities with brilliant orange and yellow leaves against a blue sky. The map made it easy to follow two of the many trails which were paved and covered with leaves. There were many families in attendance and the children seemed to be having fun.
Written October 21, 2020
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Rebecca M
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Mar 2022 • Family
Wonderful trip during March break. Great idea to have timed entry, as it got busier and busier during the day. I went with a friend and my two granddaughters H3 and six. Very impressed with the number of learning opportunities for children from drilling holes in a wooden post with a hand drill, to peeking into buckets to look at the maple sap. Highlight of the day after watching the open parts of syrup boiling was of course to taste the maple syrup.
The caterers did a fabulous job with pancakes bacon excellent coffee and milk for the girls. Gift Shop was quite crowded but I thought the staff did an excellent job of managing what was a very busy influx of parents, grandparents and young children
Clean washrooms and helpful staff. Highly recommend
The caterers did a fabulous job with pancakes bacon excellent coffee and milk for the girls. Gift Shop was quite crowded but I thought the staff did an excellent job of managing what was a very busy influx of parents, grandparents and young children
Clean washrooms and helpful staff. Highly recommend
Written March 18, 2022
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada4,905 contributions
Aug 2020
A very important site that continues the fight for the preservation of this 325-hectare conservation area through its many leading-edge education programs and events. They have programs in place for schools as well as sustainable technology workshops for the public, trades and professionals. Of course, these have been severely impacted by Covid-19, but they hope to resume these activities imminently.
For several years we visited the Canadian Peregrine Foundations many birds of prey housed in a separate barn on the site, but a few years back they had to leave this location. All the same, it is a great place to visit (even in winter) for the many special events, nature walks, trails, ponds and the occasional wildlife, waterfowl and birds. Take a picnic and enjoy a great day out…
For several years we visited the Canadian Peregrine Foundations many birds of prey housed in a separate barn on the site, but a few years back they had to leave this location. All the same, it is a great place to visit (even in winter) for the many special events, nature walks, trails, ponds and the occasional wildlife, waterfowl and birds. Take a picnic and enjoy a great day out…
Written July 3, 2021
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Inge H
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
Mar 2022
We took our grandson yesterday for the maple syrup festival. While the admission cost was reasonable, the experience was not. The outdoor stations were semi informative. The Visitor Centre was grossly dirty and the food on offer wasn't worthy to be called dog food. The tables and chairs were mostly broken with no cleaning staff in evidence. Maple syrup time could be so much better if it was styled after Quebec's Cabanes a Sucre. We were extremely disappointed.
Written March 19, 2022
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Dimple G
Toronto, Canada7 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We visited the Center for a school
Trip. Students were educated on indigenous people and their lifestyle. The guide was knowledgeable. I just wish the trip was more interactive. I felt that students should
Have had an opportunity to perhaps build, make, create. The space is beautiful and I wished that it was more of a hands on experience.
Thank you
Trip. Students were educated on indigenous people and their lifestyle. The guide was knowledgeable. I just wish the trip was more interactive. I felt that students should
Have had an opportunity to perhaps build, make, create. The space is beautiful and I wished that it was more of a hands on experience.
Thank you
Written May 6, 2024
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If booking the location for a wedding reception do I have to accept the center's catering or can I book my own catering?
Written January 4, 2018
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