Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association

HBMBA presents Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Christie Lake
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join us for a morning on bikes with the whole family. This event, led by HBMBA leaders, is geared towards riders ages 5 to 12 and their parents.
Meet in the field closest to the mountain bike parking lot to begin our day with some skill practice and fun learning in a relaxed environment. Then we’ll hit the trails to put our learning into action! This is an opportunity to ride as a family and meet other kids and families who enjoy riding the mountain bike trails at Christie Lake. (Please note, this is not a formal lesson and parents are responsible for their children at all times)

All children must be accompanied by a parent and be able to ride a bike with pedals and without training wheels.
Helmets for all riders (parents and children) must be worn.
Riders must have closed toed shoes (no sandals).
We will take breaks along the trail, and families can join for as long or as short a time as they feel comfortable with.
Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended.

We encourage families to bring snacks, water and a lunch for after if you’d like to stay and picnic with the other families.
HBMBA Directors and volunteers will be on site to help support and lead this family event.
Please sign up to let us know you are attending!
***This is a free event, however the event ticket does not cover the cost of entry to Christie Lake Conservation Area.

HBMBA 2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-03-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Fairweather Brewing Company, 5 Ofield Rd Unit #1, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 3C4, Canada
Register to attend the 2025 AGM!
Please register for the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Bike Association (HBMBA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, March 26. The 2025 AGM will be held in person at Fairweather Brewing Company.
The AGM is an opportunity to:

Learn about what our board gets up to behind the scenes and how you can get involved
Vote for your 2025 board of directors
Kick off the mountain bike season over a beverage!

Special Resolution
We are proposing an update to our By-laws, to ensure our board is well equipped and organized appropriately, to respond to the evolving needs of our membership, partners and landowners. In summary, we are proposing:

Removing geographic area designations from each of the five (5) existing Director of Trails positions, yielding five (5) Director of Trails;
Adjusting language to clarify roles and responsibilities of our board of directors;
Adjusting language to be more inclusive.

Current By-laws can be read here.
Proposed By-laws can be read here.
As per our current By-laws, this special resolution notice has been released 10 days prior to our Annual General Meeting, where we will hold a vote on the matter.
We Rely On Volunteers
The HBMBA is a not-for-profit organization that relies exclusively on a volunteer, elected board of directors. Over the years, the inception, growth and success of the organization has been a direct result of a motivated, collaborative, and passionate group of volunteers, keen to support the local mountain (and extended) biking community though trail advocacy.
But we need your help — if you or someone you know is interested in volunteering with us to support our new and continuing initiatives, read on.
Available Positions
Heading into the 2025-2026 year, the following positions are up for renewal. Eager to help out, there are several current board members who have expressed interest in running for reelection. This does not exclude you from running — members in good standing are welcome to run against them, though we encourage those interested to consider vacant positions which have yet to be filled. Nominate yourself for a board position using our 2025 Nomination Form.

*Only available to existing board members, as per By-laws.
**Pending passing of special resolution at board meeting, see above for more information.
Nominations
Each year, active members in good standing can nominate themselves (or other members) to run for an open board position — with a membership wide vote occurring at our Annual General Meeting. To ensure the organization maintains momentum, and reflects the evolving interests of our membership, we need keen individuals to fill available positions!
If you are keen to get involved, we encourage you to nominate yourself for a board position using our 2025 Nomination Form.
We often get asked about roles, responsibilities, and whether qualifications are necessary to get involved.
We welcome collaborative individuals, with can-do attitudes and a passion for supporting the local riding community. Those interested in a position must meet the criteria outlined in our by-laws (i.e., pertaining to age, residency, etc.). You certainly do not need to have prior experience in a board setting, be a pro rider, or know all of our local trails. If you are interested in learning more about what a specific Board position entails, please refer to our proposed by-laws here.
Interested in learning more or how to get involved? Reach out to our board at hello@hbmba.ca.

HBMBA Dig Day #1 at Christie Lake
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our first event of the ’25 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on general trail maintenance and clean-up, and scoping out project sites for upcoming dig days.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA 2025 Season Kick-Off at Grain & Grit
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Grain & Grit Beer Co., 11 Ewen Road, Hamtilon, Ontario, L8S 3C3, Canada
Come hang out with us at Grain & Grit on May 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. As a casual, drop-in style event, this is an opportunity to meet our board of directors, mingle with other passionate cyclists, and get excited about the season ahead. Please help us spread the word, and hope to see you there!

Friday Night Digs: Friday, May 23
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
On weekend Dig Days, you are able to park for free by showing proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day registration at the gate. On Friday nights, there may not be anyone at the gate. BUT, we have some spare passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director Mark will wait just outside the entry gate until 5 pm to swipe people in. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email hello@hbmba.ca

Friday Night Digs: May 30
2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: June 6
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: June 13
2025-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
On weekend Dig Days, you are able to park for free by showing proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day registration at the gate. On Friday nights, there may not be anyone at the gate. BUT, we have some spare passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. One of our Trail Directors will wait just outside the entry gate until 5 pm to swipe people in. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email hello@hbmba.ca

HBMBA Dig Day #2 at Christie Lake
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our second weekend event of the ’25 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on improving drainage in problem areas, fixing berms and bumps, and cutting back overgrown areas.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

Friday Night Digs: June 20
2025-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: June 27
2025-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: July 4
2025-07-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
If you are an HBMBA member, you may access the park for free on Friday night. At the front gate, show staff proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day Registration. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email hello@hbmba.ca

Friday Night Digs: July 11
2025-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: July 18
2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Dig Day #3 at Christie Lake
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our third weekend event of the ’25 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on improving drainage in problem areas, fixing berms and bumps, and cutting back overgrown areas.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Dig Day #4
2025-09-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our fourth weekend Community Dig Day at Christie Lake on Sunday, September 14 at 9:30 am. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to work on trail maintenance.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA presents Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Christie Lake 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join us for a morning on bikes with the whole family. This event, led by HBMBA board members, is geared towards riders ages 5 to 12 and their parents.
This is a family-oriented event intended for young riders ages 5-12 and their parents. We will meet in the field closest to the mountain bike parking lot to begin our day with some skills practice and fun learning in a relaxed environment. Then we’ll hit the trails to put our learning into action! This is an opportunity to ride as a family and meet other kids and families who enjoy riding the mountain bike trails at Christie Lake. (Please note, this is not a formal lesson and parents are responsible for their children at all times.)

All children must be accompanied by a parent and be able to ride a bike with pedals and without training wheels.
Helmets for all riders (parents and children) must be worn.
Riders must have closed toed shoes (no sandals).
We will take breaks along the trail, and families can join for as long or as short a time as they feel comfortable with.
Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended.

We will be hosting a small BBQ with hotdogs towards the end of the event; however families are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunches, if preferred. Families are encouraged to bring snacks and water.
HBMBA Directors and volunteers will be on site to help support and lead this family event.
Please sign up to let us know you are attending!
***This is a free event, however the event ticket does not cover the cost of entry to Christie Lake Conservation Area.

HBMBA Season Opener Social at Grain & Grit
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Grain & Grit Beer Co., 11 Ewen Road, Hamtilon, Ontario, L8S 3C3, Canada
Come hang out with us at Grain & Grit on May 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. As a casual, drop-in style event, this is an opportunity to meet our board of directors, mingle with other passionate cyclists, and get excited about the season ahead. Please help us spread the word, and hope to see you there!

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (first one of the year!)
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Our Friday Night Dig Series is back! Come join us for an evening of trail maintenance.
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake again for 2026. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy. Please register to let us know you’re attending.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
On weekend Dig Days, you are able to park for free by showing proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day registration at the gate. On Friday nights, there may not be anyone at the gate. BUT, we have some passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director will wait just outside the entry gate until 5 pm to swipe people in. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email: hello@hbmba.ca
What to Bring
It is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Bring snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.
All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Dig Day #1 and Social Ride at Christie Lake
2026-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our first event of the 2026 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on general trail maintenance and clean-up after a long, harsh winter.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
New this year!
Bring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails from 9 to 11, we will lead a group ride on the singletrack from about 11 a.m. until noon.

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (May 29)
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Community Dig Day #2 and Social Ride at Christie Lake
2026-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join some of the HBMBA board for our second Community Dig Day of the season at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on general trail maintenance and clean-up.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
New this year!
Bring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails from 9 to 11, we will lead a group ride on the singletrack from about 11 a.m. until noon.

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 5)
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA WTNB+ Dig Day at Christie Lake
2026-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a WTNB+ (Women’s, Trans, Non-Binary +) Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on, women-led dig day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and work on trail maintenance. Bring your mountain bike for a social ride afterwards on the singletrack (weather permitting).
The schedule will be trail work from 9-11, ride from 11-12.
Please sign up to let us know you’re coming.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members who self-identify as women, trans, or non-binary are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
If you are an HBMBA member attending a dig day at Christie Lake, you may access the park for free on the Dig Day. At the front gate, show staff proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day Registration.
What to Bring
It is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Bring snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 12)
2026-06-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 19)
2026-06-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Father's Day Community Dig Day, Social Ride, and BBQ at Christie Lake
2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a special Community Dig Day at Christie Lake on Father’s Day. In this hands-on dig day, participants will be introduced to the tools they’ll be using, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to do some work on the trails. Trail maintenance will take place between 10 and noon, followed by a social ride and BBQ.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
New this year!
Bring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails, there will be a BBQ and we will lead a group ride on the singletrack.

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 26)
2026-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (July 3)
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (July 10)
2026-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
