Visitor Information
We are currently open Wednesdays to Sunday
Centre is open from 10am - 5pm (final admission at 4pm)
This year we are running self-guided AND guided tours for your flexibility and convenience!
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To visit us, please book your tour online!
Please call our office (705) 327-2808 for same-day bookings
or if you need special assistance
Note: Walk-in visits are accommodated when possible but we cannot guarantee that staff are available.
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TOUR SEASON AVAILABILITY
March break - open daily
Post-March break to June - open Saturdays and Sundays
July and August - open daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays
September and October - open Saturdays and Sundays
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Visitors who have completed their tour may also enjoy the nature trails and picnic area when it is open, usually from June to October. (Note: flooding and other hazards may restrict trail availability at any time, so check this page for updates)
Click here to learn about our educational programming options
Thank you for your interest in visiting Scales Nature Park!
Scroll down to learn about our hours, directions, and pricing.
Hours
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Staff are available 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:
MARCH BREAK
Saturday March 8th to Sunday March 16th
Open Daily
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Please book an arrival slot. Open for self-guided admission and guided tours!
SPRING
March 25th
to June 25th
Monday to Friday
CLOSED
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Saturday & Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Please book an arrival slot. Open for self-guided admission and guided tours!
SUMMER
July 6th to
September 3rd
Tuesday & Wednesday
CLOSED
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Thursday to Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Please book an arrival slot. Open for self-guided admission and guided tours!
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
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Please book an arrival slot. Open for self-guided admission and guided tours!
*To visit our facility outside of public visitation hours, please contact us in advance to arrange for a private tour.
Trails are currently CLOSED due to weather conditions
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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DRIVING
TIPS
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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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Admission
Admission Rates (plus 13% HST)
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Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an Adult or 16+ sibling
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Please booked appointments in advance - 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, or call us to arrange 705-327-2808