Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

Record #: MID1646

Last Modified: 01 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 20 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Wildlife Centre located on 3,000 acres of Provincially Significant Wetlands and woodlands in Tay, Ontario. Visitors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to discover a variety of outdoor educational enviornmental programming, both drop-in and pre-registered, from guided walks to mocassin making workshops.

Facilities include:

Birds of Prey Field
Wildflower gardens
Waterfowl monitoring platform
Floating Boardwalk and Berm
Pavilion
Lookout Tower
Hiking & snowshoe trails
25 kms of cross country ski trails
Full ski and snowshoe rentals
Accessible Visitor Centre
Gift Shop

Activities included with admission:

Live animal demonstrations on weekends
Family nature programs
Guided walks with a naturalist
Curriculumn-based education programs for school children
Outdoor education experiences for Scouts, Guides and other groups

Other programs:

Canoe, kayak and snowshoe ecotours
Winter Break, March Break, and Summer Daycamps
Sweetwater Maple Syrup Festival in March
Nature-themed workshops, i.e., moccasin making, nature photography, stone carving, wildlife photograpy, wilderness camping, etc.

Visit website for all programs, activities and events.

Service Details

Hours	Visitor Centre: Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm Trails: Mon-Sun 9 am-4 pm Open 362 days of the year. Only closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas and Boxing Day
Areas Served	Dufferin County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County ; Wellington County
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Drop in
Languages	French - Audio Tours; German - Audio Tours
Fees	Membership - Call or see website for information ; Program - Call or see website for information ; Admission - Call or see website for information ; Indigenous, First Nation, Metis and Inuit Individuals are welcome to free access of trails (does not apply to workshops, events and special programs). Contact Kim Hacker for more details.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Midland
Address & Map	16160 Hwy 12 Midland, ON Canada
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - All facilities including trails are fully accessible. Accessibility Equipment is available upon request.

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-526-7809
Fax	705-526-3294
E-Mail	hkeery@wyemarsh.com
Website	www.wyemarsh.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyemarshwildlifecentre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyemarsh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wye-marsh-wildlife-centre X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/wyemarsh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WyeMarshTV
Primary Contact	Heather Keery, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: ext 217
Alternate Contact	Kim Hacker, Executive Director; Phone: ext 201; Email: khacker@wyemarsh.com
Mailing Address	PO Box 100 Midland, ON Canada L4R 4K6