Visitor Information
Our Nature Centre is open for guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays until October 29, 2023.
We will be closed through the winter and reopen for March Break 2024.
To visit us, please book ahead online to see available time slots. Walk-in visits are not available at this time. Online bookings must be completed the day before your intended visit.
**If you would like to request a same day visit, please call 705-327-2808. We may be able to accommodate you, but our availability and staffing may be limited since it is short notice.**
Visitors who have paid for their tour may also enjoy the trails on the Scales Nature Park property.
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To connect with us for educational programming, click here.
Thank you for your interest in visiting Scales Nature Park!
Scroll down to find out more about our hours, directions, and admissions.
Hours
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Staff are on hand to answer questions from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm most days by phone or email.
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Educational programs may be booked for any time and date throughout the year. Please contact us to book a date with us!
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Public hours vary seasonally, see below for details:
Public Hours - See below, by advance booking only
MARCH BREAK
Saturday March 11th to Sunday March 19th
Open Daily
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Open for booked tours only*
SPRING
March 25th
to June 25th
Monday to Friday
CLOSED
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Saturday & Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Open for booked tours only*
SUMMER
July 6th to
September 3rd
Tuesday & Wednesday
CLOSED
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Thursday to Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Open for booked tours only*
FALL
September 4 to October 31
WINTER
November 1st until
March Break
Monday - Sunday
CLOSED
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*To request special bookings, please send a message to scaleseducation@gmail.com or call us at
705-327-2808*
Monday to Friday
CLOSED
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Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Open for booked tours only*
*To visit our facility outside of public visitation hours, please contact us in advance to arrange for a private tour.
Directions
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Scales Nature Park is just off Highway 11 in the township of Oro-Medonte.
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We are located just south of Orillia, about 20 minutes north of Barrie, and 1 hour from Toronto.
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Address: 82 Line 15 South
Oro-Medonte, Ontario
L3V 8H9
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Google maps is accurate, but some GPS’s will direct to the wrong location
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Check that your address says Oro-Medonte NOT Orillia
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Our entrance is on Line 15 South, NOT Line 15 North or Highway 11
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Keep an eye out for our entrance sign, it is set back from the road and is easily missed
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Admissions
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We accept payment through cash, debit, credit, and gift cards.​
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Click here to book a private guided tour.
Tour Rates (plus 13% HST)
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* must be accompanied by an Adult or 16+ sibling
** 2 Adults + 2 Children or 1 Adult + 3 Children
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Booked appointments only - go online to see our availability and book ahead. Max 8 people per tour group.
If you have a large group, split it into two consecutive tours.