Site Features

About Our Site

Canterbury Hills Camp spans over 70 acres of private forest, nestled within the picturesque Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Our location offers easy access to 40 kilometres of hiking trails, including the iconic Bruce Trail, and a variety of waterfalls, providing our campers with the perfect opportunity to enjoy immersing themselves in nature. Despite our camp’s peaceful, secluded setting, we are conveniently located just 20 minutes from downtown Hamilton and only 5 minutes from Ancaster Town Centre. This proximity strikes a perfect balance between tranquility and easy access for families from Ancaster, Dundas, and Hamilton.

Lion’s Hall, our original dining hall, is the largest indoor gathering space on site. It’s where overnight and bridge campers come together to share hot meals and enjoy our camp’s vibrant community spirit. Lion’s Hall also serves as a hub for indoor activities, including baking sessions, rainy day programs, and more. In addition to Lion’s Hall, we have have nine charming log cabins, each with camper bunk rooms, a common area, and bathroom facilities. Other important facilities include the Creative Arts Centre, Wellness Centre, Resource Centre, Farrell Hall (a classroom-style indoor space), and Artaban Lodge (accommodations for senior staff).

In addition to these indoor spaces, Canterbury Hills boasts a wide range of outdoor amenities. Highlights include an outdoor chapel, campfire hill, outdoor pool, archery range, rock climbing wall, low ropes elements, and a challenging high ropes course—all of which are integral parts of our summer camp programming.

forest adventures are our specialty.

Lions Hall

Our original dining hall is our largest indoor space and serves as the heart of camp.

Primarily used as a gathering space for meals, it effortlessly transforms into a vibrant hub for a variety of creative activities—from baking competitions and to indoor games on rainy days.

At the front of the hall, a cozy fireplace area offers a welcoming space to relax, while at the back, large serving windows invite campers to interact with our friendly kitchen staff who are hard at work in our commercial kitchen. With its lively atmosphere, there’s never a dull moment in Lions Hall!

Cabins

Each named after trees of the Carolinian forest, our cozy log cabins offer a perfect blend of rustic charm and comfort, creating a true camp experience for our campers.

Each of our nine cabins features 2 or 3 camper rooms, each with 4 bunks, along with a staff room, a bathroom (equipped with 2 toilets, 3 sinks, and a shower), and a welcoming common area offering the perfect space for cabin activities and bonding.

Six of our cabins are located in the main camp area, while the remaining three are nestled in the peaceful ‘meadow,’ allowing campers to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of their surroundings.