Join us for the 23rd annual Christmas in the Forest!

Gather with friends and family this Christmas season at the Canadian Ecology Centre. This family weekend is filled with outdoor fun and holiday cheer!!!! 

Fun for children of all ages, accommodations and Christmas Dinner!

A magical Christmas focusing on spending time with the people who matter most to us!

GENERAL REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 25th @9am

Weekend #1

Friday November 27th to
Sunday November 29th, 2026

Weekend #2

Friday December 4th to
Sunday December 6th, 2026

Weekend #3

Friday December 11th to
Sunday December 13th, 2026

Package Price: $500 + HST

  • Up to 3 people, adults and/or kids ages 6+
  • Kids 5 and under are free and not part of the occupancy count
  • Adults and kids ages 6+ can be added to the package for an additional $85/person + HST (max. of 5 people per cabin, allowances will be made for individual families with 4 or more kids)

Package includes:

  • 1 Cabin for Friday and Saturday Night
  • Saturday Breakfast (Pancakes/Sausage, fruit, yogurt, cereal)
  • Saturday Lunch (Vegetarian chili and grilled cheese)
  • Saturday Turkey Dinner with all the fixings
  • Sunday Continental Breakfast (Oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt, cereal and muffins)
  • Campfire sing-songs, winter scavenger hunt and outdoor games
  • Evening moonlight walk with wolf howling, and camp fire
  • Cookie decorating
  • There are NO programs provided on Friday or Sunday.

Payment Policy

A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required at the time of registration to reserve your event date.

The remaining balance is due one (1) month prior to your scheduled event date. Reservations with an outstanding balance after the due date may be cancelled at the discretion of the Canadian Ecology Centre.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. As Christmas in the Forest is a limited-capacity event that requires advance planning, staffing, and preparation, the following cancellation policy helps us manage reservations while ensuring we can provide a memorable experience for all of our guests.

Cancellation by Guests

More than one (1) month before your scheduled event date

  • The $150 registration deposit is non-refundable.
  • Any additional payments made beyond the deposit will be refunded in full.

One (1) month to 14 days before your scheduled event date

  • A refund of 50% of the total booking cost (including the $150 deposit) will be issued.

Within 14 days of your scheduled event date

  • No refunds will be issued.

Transferring Your Reservation

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your reservation to another person at no additional charge by notifying the Canadian Ecology Centre at least 24 hours before your scheduled event.

Subject to availability, we may also be able to transfer your reservation to another Christmas in the Forest date if requested at least 7 days before your scheduled event. A transfer fee may apply.

Cancellation by the Canadian Ecology Centre

If the Canadian Ecology Centre must cancel your event due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including severe weather, public health restrictions, or other Force Majeure events, you will be offered the choice of:

  • A full refund of all monies paid; or
  • A transfer to another available Christmas in the Forest date (subject to availability).

Weather & Travel

Christmas in the Forest is an outdoor winter experience and operates in a variety of weather conditions. We encourage guests to monitor weather and road conditions before travelling and to dress appropriately for the forecast.

Many of our guests travel several hours to attend. If weather, road conditions, or other travel disruptions prevent you from reaching the Canadian Ecology Centre, our standard cancellation policy will apply. Refunds or credits cannot be provided unless the event itself is cancelled by the Canadian Ecology Centre.

We recommend that guests travelling long distances consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance, where available, to help protect against unforeseen travel disruptions.

No-Shows

Guests who do not attend their scheduled event without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund or credit.