Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

sunday October 13

Join us for an adventurous day trip, exploring two fantastic locations in one day.

Our first stop is the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre where we will hike on beautiful trails, observe local wildlife, and take in the serene natural surroundings. The Wye Marsh is known for its diverse range of habitats including wetlands, forests, and meadows, making it a prime location for bird watching and nature exploration.

After a quick bus ride, we will arrive at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. This award-winning historical site is located in the heart of Georgian Bay. Originally the headquarters for the French Jesuit mission to the Huron-Wendat people, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is now a living history museum. Costumed interpreters, daily demonstrations, and activities bring the 17th-century fenced community to life, immersing visitors in the story of the first Europeans to arrive and settle in Canada.

A visit includes a 15-minute video introduction in the theatre (available in English, French, and German), a self-guided tour of the recreated buildings, and a stop in the indoor museum and gift shop. You can also enjoy a quick snack at Restaurant Sainte-Marie.

Enjoy a day of exploration, discovery, and history in the great outdoors!

Easy: Relatively flat trails, with gentle inclines. Suitable for beginners.

THIS ACTIVEDAYS TRIP IS ORGANIZED BY THE ACTIVEDAYS COMMUNITY. SEE ALL ACTIVEDAYS TRIPS AND JOIN US VIA OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!

DAY SCHEDULE 

9:00am - Pick-up at 34 Asquith Ave, near Yonge and Bloor Subway

11:00am - Arrival to the park, washroom break and start hiking

12:30pm-1:00pm - Lunch break (Lunch is not included. Please pack a lunch and water for yourself)

2:45 - 3pm - bus ride to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

3pm - 5pm - exploring Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

5:00pm: Departure from the museum

WHAT TO BRING

LUNCH! and snacks. Please make sure to bring something that you can eat on the side of the trail.

Water (at least 1.5L)

Medications

Weather appropriate clothing- Please keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for a chilly or rainy day, or both!

Rain gear (weather depending)

Camera

Proper Hiking shoes

Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail :)
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS

To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at — you can take part in the hike, or wander off on your own adventure.

ActiveDays is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.

All ActiveDays participants are required to sign a waiver. We will send you a digital copy via email. You can find a digital copy of a sample waiver HERE

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organiser.