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ECO ADVENTURE TOURS
A Three Hour Guided Tour
Including
Suspension Bridge - Treetop Walk - Zip Line - Cave Tour
First Tour of the Season is May 7th!
High among 200 year-old oak trees, up to 50 feet above the ground,
get ready for an experience like no other. Explore the beauty and
wildlife of the picturesque forest valley at the top of Blue Mountain,
as you become one with the birds. Throughout your tour, your guides
will deliver interesting facts and information about the history
of the area and about the unique ecology of the Niagara Escarpment.
Your 3-hour adventure begins with gear outfitting (all provided
for you) and introductions to your guides. You will then take a
short hike to our 410 foot suspension bridge overlooking a 10 000
square kilometer view of Collingwood and Georgian Bay. A tractor
and wagon ride through the forest will give you a glimpse of the
unique ecology of the Niagara Escarpment before you journey up into
the trees. Your treetop walk will take you 600 meters across 10
inch wide bridges suspended as close to the treetops as possible.
Of course, it is absolutely safe, but the excitement of being so
high above the ground overlooking the huge vistas gives a physical
experience unlike anything else. The sway of the bridges and cables
causes you to constantly re-adjust your balance, and you become
aware of your own courage. Treetop walking certainly delivers a
thrill. You end the treetop walk with an incredible ride on a 300
foot zip line or a ladder return to the ground.
Finish your journey with a hike through a large cavern where unique
ferns live, squeeze through "Fat Man's Misery" cave, and explore
the rest of the Scenic Caves nature trails, trout pond, gemstone
mining and gift shop.
Tours are conducted in intimate groups of 14 people, with the assistance
of 2 qualified instructors per group.
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Safety
Our priority is to provide each guest with a safe and enjoyable
experience. All guides are fully trained to use the equipment and
to follow safety procedures. Canopy and zips are designed to exceed
industry standards. All personal protection equipment (harness,
helmet, etc.) are fully inspected daily, as is the treetop walk
and zip line. We have also been approved by the Technical Standards
and Safety Association.
Height / Weight Restrictions
Guests must be over 85 lbs and under 250 lbs.
Guests must be over 4'8" tall.
Weather
Tours run in most weather conditions. In the case of a thunderstorm,
high winds or heavy rain, we may be forced to cancel a tour. If
we decide to cancel, any deposits made for that tour will be reimbursed.
Waiver
A waiver must be signed by all EcoAdventure Tour guests. This waiver
is completed upon your arrival. For a copy of this waiver, so that
you may review it in advance, please click below.
Waiver
What Does "ECO"
Mean?
Ecotourism is responsible
tourism that is focused on the natural world. Principles include:
- tourism activity in relatively
undisturbed natural settings
- minimal negative impacts
on the environment
- active involvement with
and benefit to the local community
- educational experience
for visitors that incorporates both natural and cultural heritage
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
effectively meets each of these principles. The natural settings
on the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO biosphere reserve) are abundant.
The treetop walking and zip line equipment has been designed and
installed with minimal disturbance to nature and do no damage to
trees. Interpretation of cultural, historical and ecological facts
and information are an important part of the tours and are offered
to all visitors as well as a number of school groups that visit
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures each year. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
is also a proud supporter of many community groups and charities
and provides a wide variety of local employment opportunities.
What To Wear and
Bring
Provided for You
Each EcoAdventure Tour guest is provided with the following:
- Personal protection equipment - harness, helmet, safety lanyards,
zip line pulley
- Water
- Energy bar
What You Should Bring
- Running shoes or hiking boots
- Dress for the day's weather, remembering that it can change
quickly and unexpectedly. It is best to dress in layers
- For cool days in early spring and late fall, some guests like
to wear gloves. As you still need the use of your hands, only
tight fitting gloves will do.
- Camera - you cannot hold a camera in your hand at all times.
Cameras should either be in a case with a strap that can go around
your neck or be tied to your harness, or the camera must fit inside
a pocket.
- We do not recommend that you bring a backpack with you on your
tour. If necessary, a small bag that can be strapped to the body
(such as a fanny pack) would be okay.
Reservations
Reservations
are Required
We highly recommend that you make reservations for your tour.
We are open from May through to October, though depending on availability,
we may not have tours running every day during the spring and autumn
months. Also, we are often fully booked for a weekend as much as
a week in advance.
A
50% non-refundable deposit will be taken upon booking.
The remaining balance must be paid upon your arrival for
your tour.
If
you have already purchased a LIFE EXPERIENCES GIFT CARD from SHOPPER'S
DRUG MART, you cannot book online. You must complete your booking
over the phone and provide the card number to the reservation agent.
You can reach us at 705-446-0256, ext. 227
How to Reserve
Reservations can be made online by clicking the reservation link
below, or by calling 705-446-0256, ext. 227
***PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST CHECK IN AT THE ECO ADVENTURE
LOG CABIN 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TOUR IS SCHEDULED TO START!!!!***
After checking in you will need to complete a waiver, get harnessed
up by your guides and then the tour will begin at the scheduled
starting time..
Adults (18-64 yrs): $95.00
Seniors (65 and over): $85.00
Youth 17 - 10 yr olds : $75.00
Group rates available. Please call to book your group.
All rates are subject to GST.
Gift Certificates Available
An EcoAdventure Tour makes a unique
gift for nature and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Call to order
- 705-446-0256, ext.227.
Groups
For groups of 10 or more people, phone us at 705-446-0256, ext.
227 to take advantage of our special group discount.
Directions
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures has two entrances.
When coming up Scenic Caves Rd. from Collingwood, EcoAdventurers
should enter the first driveway which has an "EcoAdventure Tour"
sign at the road. You can sign in for your tour at the log cabin.
Click
here for directions.
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