The Farm

• Seasonal Events
• Facilities
• Space Bookings
• Directions
   

Seasonal Events

Enjoy a helping of Hart House's delicious maple syrup atop a stack of pancakes, celebrate the summer solstice around a roaring campfire, press apples to make cider or enjoy some winter sports! These experiences and many more are await you at the four seasonal organized events offered by the Farm Committee, each of which have become a much-loved part of the Hart House Farm tradition. Information about the specific times, costs and dates for each of these events can be obtained by contacting: 416.971.2343 or farm.harthouse@utoronto.ca

Sugaring Off

Early spring weather conditions each March permit the Farm's maple bush to produce a rich supply of sap. Watch the process of "boiling down" the sap in the evaporator at the sugar shack. The Farm's famous maple syrup can be enjoyed with all-you-can-eat pancakes. Sugaring Off makes the most of the spring thaw. Maple syrup made at the Farm can be purchased at The HUB all year round and is also used in the Gallery Grill. 

Midsummer's Eve

As the only overnight event of the year, Midsummer's Eve each June offers an opportunity for a longer stay at the Farm. Among the more popular activities are swimming, hiking and outdoor sports. Evening festivities include a bonfire, musical entertainment, fireworks, and a rare chance for a clear view of the night sky. Bring your tent if you want to sleep outside under the stars. 

Cider and Song

Pressing apples to make cider is a popular activity in October. This is one of the most picturesque times to visit the Farm, as the colours of the autumn foliage are spectacular. One may enjoy a scenic hike around the Farm, or simply relax by the sauna and the ponds. 

Winter Carnival

Although January snow may be hard to appreciate in the city, winter at the Farm is a refreshing occasion to fully enjoy the season. Recreational activities (weather permitting) include cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, skating, winter sports and an invigorating sauna. Please bring skis, snowshoes and/or skates.

Facilities

Experience 150-acres of great natural diversity: atop the escarpment are the maple sugar bush, the cleared fields, and the ruins of an old house, equipment sheds, a dance hall and the living quarters. A well trodden path will lead you to the limestone palisade. The two hundred foot descent may be made amongst the unique limestone ecology. At the base of the cliff are quarry ponds where a Finnish-style log sauna sits adjacent to the most scenic of the three ponds. The Hart House Farm welcomes both day and overnight visitors to the Ignatieff House, a rustic house with a fully equipped kitchen, central heating, washrooms, a piano and a cozy fireplace. Whether you bring your own sleeping bag for a night in the guest bunks, sleep under the stars or pitch a tent for a night outdoors, you are sure to find beauty everywhere at Hart House Farm.

Hart House Farm at a Glance

• 150-acre property
• Niagara Escarpment
• Finnish-style aauna
• Limestone palisade
• Rustic Farm House: guest rooms, kitchen, central heating, fireplace, piano, washrooms
• Three ponds

Space Bookings

Cradled in the Caledon Hills on the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment, the 150 acres of the Hart House Farm is the perfect place for any form of retreat...only an hour from Toronto.

An ideal place for relaxation, retreats, special events, conferences and seminars

Hart House Farm is the perfect getaway for members and their guests to recharge. Please contact 416.971.2343 or farm.harthouse@utoronto.ca to inquire about visiting the Farm and/or booking the Farm for a group retreat. Please keep in mind that all Hart House farm visits must be reserved through the Events and Catering Office prior to arrival.

Groups of five or fewer can be booked informally with Events & Catering staff. A more formal booking procedure is required for groups of six or more. Events & Catering staff will guide you through our procedure which involves a contract, waiver and payment schedule. Please note, the Farm cannot be booked exclusively by one group.

Download our Booking and Information package, which includes our policies, pricing, contract and waiver, directions and risk management guidelines.

For more information contact: 416.971.2343 or farm.harthouse@utoronto.ca

Directions

Driving Directions to Hart House Farm From Downtown Toronto

1. Gardiner W to Highway 427
2. 427 N to Highway 401
3. 401 W to Erin Mills Pkwy/Mississauga Rd. - Exit 336
4. N on Mississauga Road to Olde Baseline Road (24km)
5. Right (E) on Olde Baseline Road (1.1 km)
6. Left (N) on Creditview Road (Note: Creditview is a dirt / loose gravel road)
7. Watch for the HART HOUSE FARM sign on your right (approx 1.7 km). The Farm is down the laneway (approx 0.5km). 15911 Creditview Rd.

Please park in the lot below the Farm House. Contact number for information: The HUB 416.971.2343.