Snowshoe Ecotour

3 hours, 4 kilometers, woodlands & wildlife! 

Access remote areas of our National Wildlife Area by snowshoe! 

No experience necessary! Snowshoe tutorial included! 

Take a private tour through our winter wonderland with our experienced Outdoor Educators at Wye Marsh. Listen to bird calls. Search for animal tracks. Piece together the clues around you to unravel the mysteries of life in this glorious frozen space. Then, take a snack break. Warm up by a fire and enjoy some hot chocolate or tea before heading back to the Visitors' Centre.

Trail Difficulty: Moderate as we will be going 'off the beaten path'.  

  • Cost is $170 for groups of 1-2, $240 for groups of 3, $300 for groups of 4, $375 for groups of 5 and $450 for groups of 6. All costs + HST.
  • EcoTours can run daily. 
  • 3 hour trip - you pick the start time between 9:30am - 12:30pm.
  • EcoTours must be pre-booked 2 weeks in advance. 
  • Cancellations can be made with 48 hours notice.  Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience. 
  • Participants aged 13 +. Please leave your pets at home for this experience. 
  • To register please contact cleblanc@wyemarsh.com or 705-526-7809 ext. 218.

Snowshoe Ecotour

Important Info:

  • Please ensure that you are here with plenty of time to check-in, get equipped & to have a look around (our visitor centre interpretive display hall). We recommend arriving between 15-30 minutes in advance.  
  • Dress in loose fitting layers – synthetics/wool are preferable, avoid cotton if possible. Winter boots should have a flat sole to accomodate snowshoes
  • We will provide a light snack at the half-way point.  Please let us know of any dietary restrictions so that we can be prepared with an alternative. 
  • Trails are open from 9:00am-4:00pm, and the Visitor Centre is open from 9:00am-5:00pm – you are welcome to arrive early and stay following your tour to explore our trails and interpretive centre on your own. 
  • Cancellations can be made with 48 hours notice.  Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience.