Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Conveniently located off Highway 404, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area is a popular destination for residents of the City of Toronto and York Region. Whether you are looking for some great sports fields, a nice hike, a nice picnic spot or a place to relax and take in the birds and nature, this is a great place to visit!
- To contact Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, please call 905-887-5531
- To make a reservation please call 416-667-6295 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Hours of Operation | Admissions | Group Swimming Reservation Fees | Pet Policy
Groups and Education | Private Functions | Picnic Sites | Download Location Maps | BMCA Master Plan Newsletter
Activities offered at this location
Hours of Operation:
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area is open for the TRCA Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival from March 5 to April 10, 2011. During the Maple syrup Festival, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area is open Wednesday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and every day during March Break and Easter Monday.
The regular operating season runs from April 24 to October 10, 2011.
*The chalets at Bruce's Mill are also available for private, after hours use. Please enquire about facility rentals.
| Month | Weekdays | Weekends |
| March 5 - April 10 | 9 am - 4:30 pm | 9 am - 4:30 pm |
| From April 24 | 9 am - 5 pm | 9 am - 7 pm |
| May | 9 am - 8 pm | 9 am - 8 pm |
| June | 9 am - 9 pm | 9 am - 9 pm |
| July | 9 am - 9 pm | 9 am - 9 pm |
| August | 9 am - 8 pm | 9 am - 8 pm |
| September |
9 am - 5 pm | 9 am - 7 pm |
| October |
9 am - 4 pm | 9 am - 5 pm |
Admissions:
General Admissions* (HST included)
*Except during Maple Syrup Festival
| Per Person | Price |
| Adult (16+) | $6.50 |
| Senior (60+) | $5.50 |
| Children (0-15), with their family | FREE |
Schools, Day Camps and Groups
*Except during Maple Syrup Festival
| Per Person | Price |
| Children (2-15) | $3.00 |
| Adult (for every 10 children, 1 accompanying adult receives free admission) |
$6.50 |
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Event Pricing
| Per Person | Price |
| Adults | $9.00 |
| Seniors and Kids | $6.50 |
| Children 4 and under with their family |
FREE |
Pet Policy:
Pets are permitted at most Toronto and Region Conservation areas; however, for the safety and enjoyment of everyone, we do insist that:
- pets are kept on a leash at all times
- owners clean up after their pets
- pets are not allowed in the visitors centre
Groups and Education:
To book Bruce's Mill Conservation Area for any of these activities, please call our customer service department at 416-667-6295.
Cross Country Running
During the fall, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area plays host to a number of cross-country races. The large shade trees offer runners the perfect conditions for training and competition. Our friendly staff has plenty of experience hosting cross country runs and will help make your next race a success.
Day Camps
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area is a great place for day camps and day cares to explore nature's playground during the summer months. We offer an ideal location with many shaded areas, picnic shelters for lunch and snack times, open fields for sports and plenty of washrooms. Special permit pricing applies.
Private Functions:
For more information, date availability or to book an appointment to visit the facilities, please call (416) 667-6295 or picnics@trca.on.ca
Weddings
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Picnics
With 12 picnic sites located throughout the park, Bruce's Mill Creek Conservation Area can easily accommodate groups from 50 to 10,000. Our friendly customer service representatives will help you determine the best site for your group and will even set you up with caterers, tent rental and entertainment companies. For more information, please visit www.picnics.ca.
Corporate Meetings and Events
The pancake house at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area is an ideal location for your next off-site meeting or retreat. The room can accommodate up to 60 people comfortably and is a great way to get staff out of the office and encourage them to release their creativity.
Other TRCA Venues
Looking for a unique location for your next corporate or social event? TRCA owns a number of distinct indoor and outdoor event venues in the GTA that will make your next event an affair to remember. For more information on these facilities, please visit:
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Picnic Sites:
Beech Tree
| Capacity | 100 |
| Description | flat, well-shaded site |
| Playground | 2 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot located by site (1 min. walk) |
| Shade | Yes |
| Washrooms | at the Beach Centre/located within 1 min. walk, flush toilets, running water, wheelchair access |
| Privacy | Regular |
| Water Tap | Yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Cedar Glen
| Capacity | 150 |
| Description | flat site with slight slope toward pond. Can be combined with Trailview and Pondview for larger groups. |
| Playground | 5 - 10 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot located beside site (1 min. walk) |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | vault toilet located onsite, running water, wheelchair access, 2 min. to Pancake House |
| Privacy | regular |
| Water Tap | no |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Dobbie Flats
| Capacity | 300+ |
| Description | large, flat site close to baseball diamonds and soccer fields |
| Playground | 5 - 10 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot located across road (2 min. walk) |
| Shade | Yes |
| Washrooms | vault toilets located between Open Acres and Dobie Flats (1 min. walk, running water, wheelchair access) |
| Privacy | good |
| Water Tap | no |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Golf View
| Capacity | 150 |
| Description | flat, shaded site, beside baseball diamond |
| Playground | 5 - 10 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot located across road (1 min. walk) |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | vault toilets within 2 min. walk (running water, wheelchair access); Beach Centre - 5 min. walk |
| Privacy | good |
| Water Tap | yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Maple Grove 1 - Shelter with BBQ
| Capacity | 300 |
| Description | shelter and hydro; open and treed |
| Playground | 10 - 15 min. walk |
| Parking | close and plenty |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | on-site |
| Privacy | good |
| Water Tap | yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) |
$385.00 plus applicable taxes |
Maple Grove 2
| Capacity | 300 |
| Description | flat site with shade; combine with Maple Grove 1 for larger groups |
| Playground | 10 - 15 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot across road (2 min. walk) |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | Pancake house, located within 2 min. walk (flush toilets, running water, wheelchair access) or vault toilets across road (running water, wheelchair access) |
| Privacy | regular |
| Water Tap | yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Millview - Shelter with BBQ
| Capacity | 250 |
| Description | flat site with shelter; most of the site is raised, only a few trees |
| Playground | 5 - 10 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot beside site |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | vault toilets located on site (running water) or Pancake House (5 min. walk, flush toilets) and wheelchair access |
| Privacy | good |
| Water Tap | yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $250.00 plus applicable taxes |
Open Acres
| Capacity | 300+ |
| Description | large flat open site located close to soccer field |
| Playground | 5 - 10 minute walk |
| Parking | large lot located across from site (1 min. walk) |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | vault toilets - 2 min. walk (running water, wheelchair access) |
| Privacy | regular |
| Water Tap | no |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Pond View
| Capacity | 300 |
| Description | flat slope towards pond, lot of shade trees; combine with Trailview or with Cedar Glen for larger groups. |
| Playground | large lot located beside site (1 min. walk) |
| Parking | yes |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | vault toilets located on-site (running water, wheelchair access) or at Pancake House, 2 minute walk (flush toilets) |
| Privacy | regular |
| Water Tap | yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Spruce Tree
| Capacity | 100 |
| Description | flat site, lots of shade trees |
| Playground | 1 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot located beside site (1 min. walk) |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | at the Beach Centre (2 min. walk) flush toilets, running water, wheelchair access |
| Privacy | good |
| Water Tap | yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $125.00 plus applicable taxes |
Sunny Acres - Shelter with BBQ
| Capacity | 300 |
| Description | flat site with shelter and BBQ |
| Playground | 15 min. walk |
| Parking | large lot located beside site |
| Shade | yes |
| Washrooms | five minute walk to Chalet's washrooms (running water, wheelchair access) |
| Privacy | good |
| Water Tap | yes |
| Site Fees (Sat- Sun & Holidays) | $250.00 plus applicable taxes |
Group Swimming Reservation Fees:
| Bruce's Mill Splash | Price |
| Group 50 Pool Rental* |
$385.00 plus HST |
* Plus general admission. Exclusive use of pool complex for a group of up to 50 persons
