Facility Rentals and Programs since 1953

Come for your own gathering or a Five Oaks program.

Be renewed through rest, reflection, and exploration.

Become transformed by the land, the community, and the experience.

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Facility Rentals and Programs since 1953

Come for your own gathering or a Five Oaks program.

Be renewed through rest, reflection, and exploration.

Become transformed by the land, the community, and the experience.

Welcome to

Five Oaks

Welcome to your riverside sanctuary for transformation, learning, and being together.

For over 70 years, Five Oaks has been a non-profit retreat centre, offering 116 acres of natural landscape where education, nature, and spirituality meet.

We host a diverse range of groups and communities seeking space to connect and grow in Southern Ontario.

Welcome to

Five Oaks

Welcome to your riverside sanctuary for transformation, learning, and being together.

For over 70 years, Five Oaks has been a non-profit retreat centre, offering 116 acres of natural landscape where education, nature, and spirituality meet.

We host a diverse range of groups and communities seeking space to connect and grow in Southern Ontario.

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Aerial view of lower campus and The Grand River

Five Oaks offers a wide range of programs – including retreats, events, day camps, and outdoor education.

We also welcome rental groups for gatherings centered on education, wellness, advocacy, culture, family, creativity, professional development, and environmental stewardship.

Five Oaks seeks to be a safe and inclusive space that celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering belonging and accessibility for all.

Aerial view of lower campus and The Grand River

Five Oaks offers a wide range of programs – including retreats, events, day camps, and outdoor education.

We also welcome rental groups for gatherings centered on education, wellness, advocacy, culture, family, creativity, professional development, and environmental stewardship.

Five Oaks seeks to be a safe and inclusive space that celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering belonging and accessibility for all.

A Place To Be.

Talk to us about your next event or retreat

Five Oaks has everything you need for a special event or getaway!

We would love to be your retreat and event venue! Fill out our Booking Inquiry Form to start a conversation about your gathering.

Fun Facts About Five Oaks

116 Acres
Five Oaks is located on 116 acres of Six Nations territory
Located at the confluence of two waterways
Five Oaks sits at the confluence of The Grand River and Whitemans Creek
Program Highlights
We served 42 programs through 2022, with many more planned moving forward!
Acorn Adventure Camp
Acorn summer camp welcomed 456 participants in 2022
New Outdoor Patio
With help from the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Authority, through Development Canada, Five Oaks opened a two-story deck, with a beautiful upper gathering space!
Wild Carolinian Forest
Five Oaks is home to wild Carolinian Forest, Canada’s richest and most endangered ecosystems, with over 400 rare species. Walk through ancient cedar groves and white pines that have stood hundreds of years!
Owl Prowls
Join one of our Owl Prowls and listen to the Great Grey Old and Eastern Screech Owl under the light of a full moon.
We offer fishing passes
Whitemans Creek is a host to large runs of Steel Head, Rainbow, and Brown Trout due to its cold temperatures.
We welcome volunteers!
Join us for one of our work weekends. Many hands make light work!
School Group Programs
Our School Group Programs are like no other! We developed a Nature-based School Group Curriculum that uses the biodiversity as a lens to understand human diversity.
Team Retreats at Five Oaks!
Five Oaks is the perfect venue to build your own Team Retreat!
A Place To Be.

Talk to us about your next event or retreat

Five Oaks has everything you need for a special event or getaway!

We would love to be your retreat and event venue! Fill out our Booking Inquiry Form to start a conversation about your gathering.

Fun Facts about Five Oaks

116 Acres
Five Oaks is located on 116 acres of Six Nations territory
Located at the confluence of two waterways
Five Oaks sits at the confluence of The Grand River and Whitemans Creek
Program Highlights
We served 42 programs through 2022, with many more planned moving forward!
Acorn Adventure Camp
Acorn summer camp welcomed 456 participants in 2022
New Outdoor Patio
With help from the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Authority, through Development Canada, Five Oaks opened a two-story deck, with a beautiful upper gathering space!
Wild Carolinian Forest
Five Oaks is home to wild Carolinian Forest, Canada’s richest and most endangered ecosystems, with over 400 rare species. Walk through ancient cedar groves and white pines that have stood hundreds of years!
Owl Prowls
Join one of our Owl Prowls and listen to the Great Grey Old and Eastern Screech Owl under the light of a full moon.
We offer fishing passes
Whitemans Creek is a host to large runs of Steel Head, Rainbow, and Brown Trout due to its cold temperatures.
We welcome volunteers!
Join us for one of our work weekends. Many hands make light work!
School Group Programs
Our School Group Programs are like no other! We developed a Nature-based School Group Curriculum that uses the biodiversity as a lens to understand human diversity.
Team Retreats at Five Oaks!
Five Oaks is the perfect venue to build your own Team Retreat!

Our Vision and Community Partners

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Our Vision and Community Partners

Six Nations logo image
UCC logo image
Muslim star icon
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Grand River Rafting logo image
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Recognizing Grants and Funders

We gratefully acknowledge organizations whose grants have supported Five Oaks Centre in recent years.
Funding varies by year; gifts from individuals, congregations, and partners remain essential to our mission.

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Recognizing Grants and Funders

We gratefully acknowledge organizations whose grants have supported Five Oaks Centre in recent years.
Funding varies by year; gifts from individuals, congregations, and partners remain essential to our mission.

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