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ChainLink Conservation

connecting people to nature through disc golf

Hi! We’re Jeff and Cara, from ChainLink Disc Golf.

conservation enthusiasts, nature lovers & disc golf course designers in ontario.

 

We support conservation efforts through environmental awareness by building disc golf courses to bring people back into nature. As disc golfers, we appreciate the outdoors. The courses we play show us the beauty of nature and help to keep us inspired and healthy. We want to preserve these spaces so that we, and others, can enjoy them in the future.

our partners

Chainlink Conservation Series Fundraiser Discs

Nine unique designs with Ontario-based conservation partners

Support your local conservation authority! These collectible glow-in-the-dark discs feature six distinct and eye-catching wildlife polygram designs, based on local wildlife from conservation areas. Each disc has a corresponding educational nature fact that is also featured on real course signage! Get your discs and find the fact while you’re out playing disc golf! 

These PDGA Approved discs are made from a recycled, beginner-friendly plastic and have a grippy feel to them. The wildlife polygram has been UV printed for the special multi-colour design.

Designed in Canada.

Hamilton conservation authority

Snapping Turtle - Putter

2 / 5 / 0 / 1

Great Blue Heron - Mid-range

5 / 4 / -1 / 1

White-Tailed Deer - Driver

9 / 6 / -3 / 1

Toronto & Region Conservation Authority

Monarch Butterfly - Putter

2 / 5 / 0 / 1

Cardinal - Mid-Range

5 / 4 / -1 / 1

Woodpecker - Driver

9 / 6 / -3 / 1

Conservation Halton

Chipmunk - Putter

2 / 5 / 0 / 1

Owl - Mid-Range

5 / 4 / -1 / 1

Turkey Vulture - Driver

9 / 6 / -3 / 1

Coming in 2026 and 2027

Upcoming events

ChainLink Conservation Series at Christie Lake

The ChainLink Conservation Series is at Christie Lake Conservation Area! For the entire month of October, every round recorded on UDisc counts towards the challenge of seeing how many rounds we can play this month, whether you’re playing a competitive scoring round or enjoying a casual activity round. Purchase a set of Conservation Series fundraiser discs at the front gate and support the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s conservation efforts. Record every round you play on UDisc to move up the leaderboard, contribute to the community-wide challenge and win prizes! Every round counts, so get outside and play more this October!

October 1 - 31

Christie Lake Conservation Area

Michael Garron Hospital Foundation - East End Adventure

East End Adventure is an outdoor community fundraiser in support of the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation that brings participants together for a fun-filled adventure challenge focused on teamwork, exploration and community spirit. Designed for all ages, the event encourages participants to get active outdoors with family and friends while raising vital funds to support healthcare and strengthen the East Toronto community.

Saturday, October 17

Monarch Park

Glow at Kelso - with Dr. Glow!

Join Dr. Glow for Glow at Kelso, a special glow-in-the-dark disc golf event presented as part of the ChainLink Conservation Series! Taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, this fun, unsanctioned event welcomes everyone, from first-time players to seasoned disc golfers. Players will play two rounds of Kelso’s Blue 9 layout for 18 holes of glow golf, with a 6:00 PM player’s meeting followed by a shotgun start. No experience is necessary! Just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to glow!

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Saturday, November 7

Kelso Conservation Area

Woman and child standing beside a disc golf target and holding a disc with a chipmunk design

MEC Burlington Sugar Rush - Disc Golf 101

Join us at MEC Burlington for a free Disc Golf 101 demo on Sunday, November 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m during MEC’s “Sugar Rush” event, a seasonal, in-store promotional weekend held to welcome winter and the snow sports season.

We will be available to answer all your questions about disc golf including how to get started and where you can play. It will be a fun, welcoming introduction for players of all ages and skill levels. ChainLink Conservation Series fundraiser discs will be available in-store with a portion of the proceeds going to support conservation efforts at Conservation Halton and the Kelso Disc Golf Course.

Sunday, November 1

MEC Burlington

GlowLot at GoodLot Brewery

The Dr. Glow Experience is coming back to Caledon! Join Dr. Glow at Goodlot Farmstead Brewing Co. for a night of glow-in-the-dark disc golf. GLOWLOT is a celebration of the course’s growth from 14 to 18 holes — and we’re lighting the whole thing up to mark the occasion at one of Ontario’s most unique venues — an organic hop farm and solar-powered brewery in the heart of Caledon. Open to all skill levels. No experience required.

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Saturday, October 17

GoodLot Brewery

MEC North York - Disc Golf Demo Day

Join us at MEC North York for a free Disc Golf 101 demo on Saturday, November 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will be available to answer all your questions about disc golf including how to get started and where you can play. It will be a fun, welcoming introduction for players of all ages and skill levels. ChainLink Conservation Series fundraiser discs will be available in-store with a portion of the proceeds going to support conservation efforts at the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and the Albion Hills and Bruce’s Mill disc golf courses.

Saturday, November 21

MEC North York

2027 Greater Toronto Open - JomezPro Series by the DGPT

Join us September 10 – 12, 2027 for the 2027 Greater Toronto Open, an exciting milestone for disc golf in Canada, where the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s JomezPro Series will be in the Greater Toronto Area for the first time. Presented in partnership with Ledgestone Disc Golf, the DGPT, Conservation Halton and ChainLink Disc Golf, this event will showcase the world’s best players on a newly designed course at Area 8 Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment, the event will connect people with nature and showcase conservation lands.

Get your spectator passes here!

September 10 - 12, 2027

Area 8 Conservation Area

Earlier in 2026

Past events

ECO Family Fest

A fun, eco-friendly day for the whole family featuring games and activities where you will be inspired as you see how climate action can be exciting and rewarding.

Saturday, May 30

Elgin Barrow Arena, Richmond Hill

GlowLot at GoodLot Brewery

The Dr. Glow Experience comes to Caledon! Join us at Goodlot Farmstead Brewing Co. for a night of glow-in-the-dark disc golf. GLOWLOT is a celebration of the course’s growth from 14 to 18 holes — and we’re lighting the whole thing up to mark the occasion at one of Ontario’s most unique venues — an organic hop farm and solar-powered brewery in the heart of Caledon. Open to all skill levels. No experience required.

Saturday, June 13

GoodLot Brewery

Throw For More

Throw For More 2026 is a global disc golf fundraiser hosted by the Paul McBeth Foundation, taking place at courses around the world, including this local event at Albion Hills Birdie course hosted in partnership with Caledon Disc Golf. Stop by the Albion Hills front gate to pick up your conservation discs before playing, then head out to the course and record your rounds on the UDisc app. UDisc will be donating $0.10 for every logged round on June 20, helping support new course installations, equipment donations and youth programming through the foundation’s global initiatives. Stay into the evening and “Glow For More” with Dr. Glow! Participation is free, and players of all skill levels are welcome to join us.

Saturday, June 20

Albion Hills Birdie Disc Golf

TRCA Celebrate the Humber

This is a free, family-friendly event hosted by the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority that invites visitors to explore the Humber River Recreation Trail at Étienne Brûlé Park through guided walks, interactive exhibits, arts and crafts, fishing demonstrations, outdoor games and educational activities about the river’s history and ecology. The event celebrates the Humber River’s designation as the only Canadian Heritage River in the GTA while encouraging environmental stewardship and community connection through accessible outdoor experiences for all ages.

Saturday, June 27

Etienne Brûlé Park

Woman and child standing beside a disc golf target and holding a disc with a chipmunk design

MEC Toronto - Disc Golf Demo Day

Join us at MEC Toronto for a free Disc Golf 101 demo on Sunday, June 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be available to answer all your questions about disc golf including how to get started and where you can play. It will be a fun, welcoming introduction for players of all ages and skill levels. ChainLink Conservation Series fundraiser discs will be available in-store with a portion of the proceeds going to support conservation efforts at the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and the Albion Hills and Bruce’s Mill disc golf courses.

Sunday, June 21

MEC Toronto

Woman and child standing beside a disc golf target and holding a disc with a chipmunk design

MEC North York - Disc Golf Demo Day

Join us at MEC North York for a free Disc Golf 101 demo on Saturday, July 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be available to answer all your questions about disc golf including how to get started and where you can play. It will be a fun, welcoming introduction for players of all ages and skill levels. ChainLink Conservation Series fundraiser discs will be available in-store with a portion of the proceeds going to support conservation efforts at the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and the Albion Hills and Bruce’s Mill disc golf courses.

Saturday, July 11

MEC North York

Woman and child standing beside a disc golf target and holding a disc with a chipmunk design

MEC Burlington In-Store Clinic - Disc Golf 101

Join us at MEC Burlington for a free Disc Golf 101 demo on Saturday, July 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be available to answer all your questions about disc golf including how to get started and where you can play. It will be a fun, welcoming introduction for players of all ages and skill levels. ChainLink Conservation Series fundraiser discs will be available in-store with a portion of the proceeds going to support conservation efforts at Conservation Halton and the Kelso Disc Golf Course.

Saturday, July 18

MEC Burlington

Woman and child standing beside a disc golf target and holding a disc with a chipmunk design

MEC Whitby - Disc Golf Demo Day

Join us at MEC Whitby for a free Disc Golf 101 demo on Saturday, August 8, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. We will be available to answer all your questions about disc golf including how to get started and where you can play. It will be a fun, welcoming introduction for players of all ages and skill levels. ChainLink Conservation Series fundraiser discs will be available in-store with a portion of the proceeds going to support conservation efforts at Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and the Bruce’s Mill and Albion Hills Disc Golf Courses.

Saturday, August 8

MEC Whitby

MEC North York - Disc Golf Demo Day

Join us at MEC North York for a free Disc Golf 101 demo on Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will be available to answer all your questions about disc golf including how to get started and where you can play. It will be a fun, welcoming introduction for players of all ages and skill levels. ChainLink Conservation Series fundraiser discs will be available in-store with a portion of the proceeds going to support conservation efforts at the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and the Albion Hills and Bruce’s Mill disc golf courses.

Saturday, October 3

MEC North York

TRCA Adventures of Salmon

TRCA Adventures of Salmon is a free, family-friendly event that invites visitors to explore the incredible journey of salmon migration through interactive exhibits, guided trail walks, Indigenous storytelling, fishing demonstrations, educational booths, arts and crafts, and hands-on activities along Highland Creek at Morningside Park. The event highlights the importance of salmon conservation and watershed health while giving participants the chance to spot salmon swimming upstream and learn about the work being done to protect aquatic ecosystems across the GTA.

Sunday, October 4

Morningside Park

by the numbers

Since their inception in 2023, the Kelso, Albion Albatross, and Albion Birdie disc golf courses have continued to connect people to nature. View a complete breakdown of play count, unique players, recreation hours, miles walked, steps taken, and calories burned at each course.

Total plays across all three courses

unique players visiting the courses

combined total of different provinces, states, and countries who visited the courses

recreation hours

“Disc golf is a great opportunity for national parks or other conservation areas to bring people out in a way that’s cohesive with the broader environment.”

- IAN BOYD, SENIOR MANAGER, TRCA CONSERVATION PARKS AND LANDS

conservation by design

our courses

The Albion Albatross

This course features a Blue layout with a wonderful variety of wooded and open holes that take advantage of the local hills and topography. This course is truly a hike with a purpose. Don’t forget to look around and capture the beautiful scenery!

The Albion Birdie

A family-friendly 9 hole layout that is designed specifically for new players with shorter holes. It’s perfect for learning to play, a warm-up round all night glow-in-the-dark disc golf and Albion Hills ace runs!

Kelso

Two great 9 hole courses with a variety of holes and lots of topography. Multiple layouts to challenge all abilities. Come for the disc golf, stay for the incredible scenery!

“Chris and I came to experience the disc golf but ended up learning so much more about conservation!”

“From hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and boating these places have something for everyone.”

– Chantel Budinsky, Professional Disc Golfer

“chainlink disc golf events are consistently well-executed and meticulously planned.”

 “Just when you believe you have experienced everything, they introduce innovative and engaging concepts that elevate the tournament experience to new heights. I would like to express my gratitude to Cara and Jeff for their invaluable contributions to the growth and development of disc golf in Ontario and beyond.”

– Craig Snow, owner of GOAT Towel

“Disc golf or disc hiking is a great complement to Ontario’s Conservation areas network.”

“Disc golf can be played in all seasons allowing for participants to explore flora and fauna in the natural areas and see how they change over the seasons. Players of all ages and skills will enjoy the increasing opportunities to play this unique and enjoyable sport removed from some of the pressures and constraints of more urban courses. Go out and try one of the course in a Conservation Authority near you!”

– Philip van Wassenaer, owner of Urban Forest Innovations

About the series

The ChainLink Conservation Series is all about bringing disc golf and conservation together. This series debuted in 2024 across two conservation courses. We hope to expand this in the coming years.

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We are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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