Family Nights at Elbow Lake
The Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre’s Outreach and Stewardship staff host a variety of exciting and educational programs every Thursday evening in July and August! These public events are free and all are welcome! Please register in advance to attend.
Weekly Themes
July 10 - Garden Guardians
July 17 - Name That Insect!
July 24 - Build a Bird Feeder
July 31 - Mammal Tracks
August 7 - Wetland Water Filters
August 14 - Bonfire Night and Story Time
August 21 - A Night Under the Stars
Optional Cabin Rental
As part of our events, families have the opportunity to stay overnight in one of our cabins ($85/night +HST). Cabin check-in is on Thursday between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm and check-out is by 9:45 am on Friday.
The Cabins
All identical, each cabin is serviced with electricity for light and baseboard heat. Each cabin has a sitting area, as well as a non-serviced kitchen area with a full-sized fridge with freezer, as well as countertop, cupboards and shelves. Cabins have two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with a single bed bunked over a double bed. In addition, a pull-out single cot is available. While the maximum occupancy of each cabin is set at 6 persons, recommended occupancy is a comfortable 3-4 people/cabin.
The Facility
At the centre of the ELEEC facility is the Pavilion, a common space housing a fully-equipped self-use kitchen, dining/meeting space, and washrooms with showers. Registered guests are also welcome to cook on the propane BBQ outside the building.
Recreation
From exploring the property’s 8 km of pedestrian trails; to fishing on the lake; to socializing around the campfire at the communal firepit (firewood $9/bag); to canoeing, there are many recreation opportunities during your stay.
For any other questions, please contact us.
You can also refer to our user guide for more information about the facility and staying overnight.
Jul 10, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
Learn how to create a sustainable habitat in your garden, exploring the complex interactions that take place in our local ecosystems and the importance of native species!
Learn how to use a dichotomous key, then explore the property and try your hand at identifying some of our local insects!
Build a bird feeder out of recycled materials and learn about the various species of birds that may visit your feeder!
Learn about mammal movement, physiology, and how to identify tracks of common mammals you might find at Elbow Lake. You'll also have a chance to make some plaster replicas of various mammal tracks to take home!
Learn about how wetlands work to filter water, then experiment with various natural resources to try to build your own water filter!
Join us at Elbow Lake to learn to build a campfire and roast some marshmallows, accompanied by a campfire read-aloud of nature-based stories!
Join us for a night of stargazing at Elbow Lake, with a guided tour of the night sky using a telescope and laser pointer! Learn about the solar system and space, as well as the impacts of light pollution and atmospheric changes.