Record #: MID1646
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2025
Last Full Update: 26 Jun 2025

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 to the centre
    For Daycamps contact: Céleste Leblanc Program Manager & Camp Director 705-526-7809 ext 218 cleblanc@wyemarsh.com
  • 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)

    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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyemarshwildlifecentre
    LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wye-marsh-wildlife-centre
    YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WyeMarshTV
    Primary Contact Heather Keery, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: ext 217
    Alternate Contact Eric Walter, Executive Director; Phone: ext 201; Email: ewalter@wyemarsh.com
    Mailing Address PO Box 100 
    Midland, ON 
    Canada L4R 4K6

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