Located on the Tay Marsh, this watery environment nurtures a variety of diverse plant and wildlife species. Deer, ducks, Canada geese, rabbits, bluebirds and wild turkeys are some of the wildlife that is found in this 257-hectare reserve. This conservation area is specifically geared to wildlife management. This is an area for quiet observations. Take your time and keep your eyes open.

Tay River 175th Anniversary Tour
— Being held at the Perth Wildlife Reserve in cooperation with Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
— Canoe trip to the Reserve followed by a tour with an RVCA guide of the natural features and
history of the Reserve including the newly developed butterfly garden.

Highlights at Perth Wildlife Reserve

• open daily year-round from sunup to sundown
  
• 96 hectares of reserve and 161 hectares of marsh
  
• 2.5 kilometre of self-guided trail for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing
  
• observation towers over fields, man-made ponds, Tay Marsh
• spring/fall migrations stop for Canada geese and other water fowl
• one of our most productive conservation areas — numerous bird and plant species

$5 per day per vehicle or $2 per day per person (for buses and passenger vans, walk-ins, bike-ins) or buy your Conservation Areas Annual Pass, click here for more information

100 Wildlife Road, from Perth take County Road 1 (Rideau Ferry Road) south and turn left on Wildlife Road.