Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

Service: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

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Record #: MID1646

Last Full Update: 26 Jun 2025

Contacts

Office Phone	705-526-7809
Fax	705-526-3294
E-Mail	hkeery@wyemarsh.com
Website	www.wyemarsh.com
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube
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
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

Description and Service

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.
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)

Location Information

Areas Served	Dufferin County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County ; Wellington County
Description (Site)	Cross street: 5 km E of Midland
Located In Community	Midland
Address & Map	16160 Hwy 12 Midland, ON Canada
Mailing Address	PO Box 100 Midland, ON Canada L4R 4K6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - All facilities including trails are fully accessible. Accessibility Equipment is available upon request.

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