Visitor Information
We are currently Closed for the Winter
We will re-open for the 2026 season on March 14th 2026
Bookings for March Break are now open - click here!
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
Including both weekends
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 Break- End of June
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
Beginning of July- Labour Day
Monday & Tuesday
CLOSED
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Wednesday to Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Please book an arrival slot. Open for self-guided admission and guided tours!
FALL
Labour Day- Halloween
WINTER
Halloween-
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 for the Winter
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
Hover over to see.
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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
Hover over to see.
Admission
