Thanksgiving Weekend Hiking Biking & Canoeing
at Ontario’s Wye Marsh
Tay
Township, Midland Ontario………October 2007.
Discover Ontario’s Wye Valley this Thanksgiving Weekend and enjoy
a canoe through the marsh or a fall hike through hardwood forest with
a backdrop of spectacular fall colours. Guided hikes and canoe excursions
will take place 5 times daily throughout the Thanksgving weekend and
will continue on weekends in agreeable weather. Guided canoeing and
hiking activities are included with the price of admission.
The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is linked to the Georgian
Bay Trail System and the Ganaraska Trail as well as providing 25 km
of trails on site. See Wye Marsh Trail Map http://www.wyemarsh.com/about_trail.html
The new Wye Marsh signage throughout the trails offer
opportunities for visitors to take their own self guided trail hike.
Interpretative wands with information about the Marsh in English, French,
and German are available upon request at no extra charge.
Specialized equipment purchases have made Wye Marsh even
more accessible to people with disabilities. The centre is accessible
with classrooms, a display hall, 25 km of trails (accessible in all
seasons), residential cabins, a marsh boardwalk, and observation blinds.
Biking is available on 20 km of trails on site, or a gentler
alternative is the Georgian Bay Shores trail running to Victoria Harbour.
Limited bike rentals available on site for an additional fee. Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre is located 35 minutes northwest of Barrie in Tay Township,
the heart of Southern Georgian Bay’s Historic Resort Destination
near Midland Ontario.
The Centre continues to provide improved outdoor experiences and environmental
education for school groups, scouts and guides, as well as local and
international visitors. The centre is open year round, seven days a
week, allowing seasonal outdoor experiences in the winter, spring, summer
and fall.
For additional information contact Wye Marsh at 705 526-7809.
Go to the website Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre http://www.wyemarsh.com/
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Ontario’s Wye Marsh is leading the way in developing
interactive environmental activities appealing to the new tourist demand
for ecological friendly experiences. Media working on environmental
education or travel related stories wishing to participate (as our guest)
should contact Denise Brophey at 705-526-7809 to arrange for dates and
times. Or by e-mailing marketing@wyemarsh.com
