Summer Programming

Discover Wye Marsh with daily summer fun!
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Available daily, join us for a variety of programming that allows visitors to up close and personal with nature!
 
All tours and daily activities are subject to change and availability. Please note that above a humidex of 34°C, guided tours will be cancelled. Please call 705-526-7809 if you would like to confirm that tours are running. 
 

Schedule changes

Please note the following dates:

There will be no public programming on Thursday July 24 due to large groups onsite.

There will be no public programming on Saturday August 10 due to outside bookings.

 

Guided Canoe Tours...

Join our Naturalists on a 1-hour guided voyageur-style canoe tour of the Marsh channels. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis - no pre-registration is required.

  • All expertise and ages are welcome. 
  • Those weighing under 30lbs need to provide their own life jacket/PFD.

Tours leave our docks promptly 7 days a week at  1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm in July and August.

Tours run Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm in September (until Thanksgiving weekend).

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure to allow enough time to purchase your day pass and canoe tour tickets. Tours are subject to change and availabilty. 

Visit our Guided Canoe Tours page for more details 

General admission, plus an additional $8+hst per person

  • Tours are subject to change and availabilty. Please note that above a humidex of 34°C, guided tours will be cancelled. Please call 705-526-7809 if you would like to confirm that tours are running. 

Guided Kayak Tours...

Join our Naturalist on a 1.5-hour guided kayak tour and discover wildlife amoungst the water lilies and cattails in a way that only a kayak will allow. 

Tours leave our docks promptly at 10am

  • Must be at least 8 years of age - under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, children 8-10yrs must be in a tandem with an adult
  • Tandem & single kayak options available.  
  • No pre-registration. Please sign up for a kayak upon your arrival (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time).
  • General admission, plus an additional $10 +hst per person
  • Tours are subject to change and availabilty. Please note that above a humidex of 34°C, guided tours will be cancelled. Please call 705-526-7809 if you would like to confirm that tours are running. 

Meet the Naturalist!

Take a walk on the wild side with us.

Join one of our naturalists for a guided experience of one of their favorite Wye Marsh activities!   All ages and abilities are welcome, enthusiasm for nature is mandatory!

Meet at the Visitor Centre promptly at 11:00am


Feature Creature...

Friday, Saturday & Sunday! Join our Animal Care team for an opportunity to meet some of our Educational Ambassadors. Learn more about their personalities, favourite foods, natural habitats, and much more at a 45 minute demonstration. Demonstrations are held at 1:00pm.

Schedule changes

Please note the following dates:

Please note, our final day of Daily Summer Programming is September 2nd 2024. Please view the Fall Events for weekend program options thereafter.