Visitor Information

Unfortunately, due to the current situation, Scales Nature Park will not reopen March 14th as planned. We will be closed for March break and until further notice. This is a precautionary step. All is well with us, and the animals, and we'll look forward to seeing people soon. Good luck to all!

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Thank you for your interest in visiting Scales Nature Park!

Scroll down to find out more about our hours, directions, and admissions.

Hours

  • Staff are on hand to answer questions 9am-5:30pm most days by phone or email.

 

  • Programs and private tours may be booked for any time and date, as availability allows.

 

  • Public hours vary seasonally, see below for details:

Public Hours - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

MARCH BREAK

Elementary school March Break & surrounding weekends

Monday - Sunday 

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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*9 days long

SPRING

March Break - Elementary school summer (late June)

Monday - Friday 

CLOSED

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Saturday - Sunday

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SUMMER

Elementary school summer (late June) - Labour Day

Wednesday - Monday 

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Tuesday

CLOSED

FALL

Labour Day - October 31

Monday - Friday 

CLOSED

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Saturday - Sunday

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WINTER

November 1 -

March Break

Monday - Sunday 

CLOSED

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*open for special bookings

*To visit our facility outside of public visitation hours, please contact us in advance to arrange for a private tour.

Directions

  • 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

  • Check that your address says Oro-Medonte NOT Orillia

  • Our entrance is on Line 15 South, NOT Line 15 North or Highway 11

  • Keep an eye out for our entrance sign, it is set back from the road and is easily missed

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Admissions

  • We accept payment through cash, debit, credit, and gift cards.

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  • Groups (10+ guests booking & paying together) receive 25% discount.​

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  • Contact us to book a private tour. Private tours may be booked outside of normal public hours, and includes an in-depth 1.5-2 hour one-on-one tour with one of our staff members.

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Admission Rates (plus 13% HST)

* must be accompanied by Adult or 16+ sibling

** 2 Adult + 2 Child OR 2 Adult + 1 Child OR 1 Adult + 3 Child

*** reservations recommended, may be booked outside of public hours