Visitor Information
We are currently Closed for the Winter
We will re-open for the 2026 season on March 14th 2026
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
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
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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 book appointments in advance - 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