Your key to the Great Outdoors...
Becoming an HCA Member makes it easy for you and your family to enjoy our conservation areas and save!
As a Member, you and your family can enjoy year-round access to HCA conservation areas for 12 months from the date of purchase, for one great price! The pass will allow you and your vehicle passengers (up to 7 people total) into HCA conservation areas*.
Explore 15+ Areas
- Christie Lake
- Crooks' Hollow
- Devil's Punchbowl
- Dundas Peak*
- Dundas Valley
- Eramosa Karst
- Fifty Point
- Fletcher Creek
- Mount Albion
- Saltfleet
- Tew Falls*
- Tiffany Falls
- Valens Lake
- Webster Falls*
- Westfield Heritage Village*
Members receive...
- Three day passes to share with a friends
- 10% off nightly camping
- 10% off cabin rentals
- 15% off boat rentals
- 15% off HCA picnic rentals*
- 15% off educational day camps
- 15% off HCA-hosted events requiring a separate registration
- Year-round sunrise to sunset access
- Entry to Westfield Heritage Village events**
*Discount not available for Confederation Beach Park, Wild Waterworks, or wedding rentals.
**Does not cover reservation fees.
Binbrook Conservation Area is not part of the HCA Membership Pass Program.
Save Time and Money!
Your membership speeds you through the gate and can save you over $25 off entry. Just four visits, and your membership pays for itself (based on a family of four) – talk about a deal that keeps on giving! Join today and start saving big!
2026 Membership Fees
Choose the membership that is right for you and your family.
- New Membership $130.00 +HST
Membership covers entry for up to 7 people traveling in the same vehicle.
- Renewal Membership $117.00 +HST
Renew your membership within 60 days after expiry and receive 10% off the new membership price. For example, if your pass expires January 1 you will have until March 2 to renew and receive discounted price.
- Two-Year Membership $234.00 +HST
Best Value! Buy for two years and save! Two-year memberships come with two, one-day-pass vouchers (one for each year) and the same exclusive rewards and discounts.
- Senior Membership $110.50 +HST
Available to those over 65 years of age. Proof of age may be required.
- Two-Year Senior Membership $221.00 +HST
The same great two-year pass, but at a discounted rate. Available to those over 65 years of age. Proof of age may be required.
- Family Pass Plus $195.00 +HST
Receive two membership cards. Must be for the same household. Only includes three, one-day pass vouchers.
- Accessible Membership $110.50 +HST
Proof of accessible parking permit may be required.
- Two-Year Accessible Membership $221.00 +HST
The same great two-year pass, but at a discounted rate. Proof of accessible parking permit may be required.
- Legacy Membership $300.00 +HST
This special pass includes all the benefits of a regular membership, plus an added donation that supports our land acquisition fund. Part of your membership fee is tax-deductible.
Support Conservation
Your membership dollars play a crucial role in protecting, preserving, and restoring ecosystems and heritage sites within the HCA watershed. By becoming an HCA Member, you will enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors, and safeguarding these areas for future generations.
Becoming a Member
Becoming a member is easy! Click below to learn about the different ways you can purchase your membership.
Membership Passes purchased online are mailed via Canada Post and may take 8-10 business days to arrive. You will be emailed a receipt as proof of purchase which may be used to gain entry while your pass is in the mail.
Passes can purchased in person at several locations including Christie Lake, Dundas Valley, Fifty Point, Valens Lake and Westfield Heritage Village. Please call ahead if purchasing between Thanksgiving and Victoria Day to ensure staff are on site to assist you.
Passes can also be purchased at our office in Ancaster, located at 838 Mineral Springs Road. The office is open year round, except holidays, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Orders can be placed over the phone with a credit card by calling, 905-525-2181. Passes are mailed via Canada Post and may take up from 8-10 business days to arrive.
Questions?
Still have questions? Check out the HCA Membership Pass FAQ.
