About this Event
Join us for our 25th Anniversary event!
FREE Guided Tay Walk and Voyageur Canoe Paddle
The 3-hour tour begins with a short shuttle bus ride from Last Duel Park to the Perth Wildlife Reserve (no parking at the Reserve) where science experts will be on hand to lead you on a walking tour, talk to you and answer your questions about local flora and fauna, and point out the natural and invasive species that exist within the Tay Watershed.
Arriving at the Tay Marsh Lookout and Old Lock 5, a local historian will tell you the history of the Tay Canal and the lock system. Also at the Lookout, a retired MNRF wildlife expert will share his knowledge of the wildlife of the Tay Marsh.
Board a Voyageur canoe at the dock and go for a guided paddle of the nearby river, canal and marsh where you’ll learn about Voyageur canoes and some of the waterway’s Indigenous lore.
Follow your guided walk back to the trailhead and visit exhibitors who will talk to you about the butterfly garden and demonstrate the iNaturalist and Merlin Apps for tracking of invasive species and birds.
Refreshments and snacks will be available and guests are welcome to bring their lunch to the picnic area. Outdoor privies available.
The walking trail is 2.5 km and the voyageur canoe paddle is approximately 20-30 minutes.
No dogs allowed, unless they are certified service dogs.
Register early! Space is limited to 100 guests.
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PLEASE NOTE:
The shuttle bus will depart from and return to Last Duel Park, 22 Craig St, Perth, every half hour beginning at 11 am for the first tour. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour time slot.
CAUTION: Blackflies, mosquitoes and ticks are plentiful at this time of year. Please take the necessary precautions. Bring bug spray, wear long pants and shirt sleeves, light coloured clothing and bug jackets or hats if possible. The guided walk is open to all ages but please be aware that you will need to walk on uneven ground.
Watch your email! If the forecast calls for heavy rain on Saturday, May 30, we will postpone the event until Sunday, May 31 and notify you by email.
We All Live Downstream...
To learn more about the Friends of the Tay Watershed, click here.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Last Duel Park, 22 Craig Street, Perth, Canada
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