Events
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Fall into Nature: Chairlift Rides
October 5 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$8 – $10Ready to experience the colourful fall leaves at the height of their beauty? Starting September 28, fall chairlift rides at Kelso are back Saturdays and Sundays until October 27 (weather permitting)! Take a ride to the top of the hills on the Updraft Chairlift and down on the Limestone Chairlift to view the escarpment and enjoy spectacular views of the fall colours along the way.
Tickets are valid for 2 trips, in any combination of up or down running from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Fall chairlift rides can be added to your reservation at Kelso during park hours on chairlift operating days.
During your visit you can participate in fall themed activities and follow our curated trail map to access the best fall photo opportunities in the GTA. Purchase tokens from West Lodge for selected activities or participate in our free activities!
*Activities: Running from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Fall colours t-shirt tie dye (from October 5 to October 13) purchased at West Lodge
- Pumpkin painting at East Lodge (starting on October 12)
- Hot drinks, food, and s’more cones at West Lodge
- Face painting and airbrush tattoos at the East Lodge (on October 12 and October 13 at East Lodge
*These activities are an additional cost. Tokens will be available to purchase onsite to use as payment.
Free Activities:
- Wood cooking branding at East Lodge
- The WonderPhil Magic Show on October 13 from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
- The Canadian Lumber Jack Show on October 26:
- 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
- 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
- 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
- Kids Station – leaf pressing, colouring books, and wood cookie painting
- Photo stations
Submit an Event
Have an upcoming event in Burlington, Ontario that you would like to promote? Submit it for free and we will add your event to our calendar. Events include local concerts, festivals, theatre, live music, sporting events, outdoor attractions, tours, and culinary events.
Preference will be given to events that drive tourism, are hosted by a tourism partner, or provide experiences for residents and visitors. Community events must be within Burlington/Halton and are free to attend or hosted by a not-for-profit.
