Vast forests, freshwater lakes, and endless sky make the perfect backdrop for incredible animal encounters. Whether you're watching polar bears swim, chilling with alpacas, or running trails with happy huskies, there are so many ways to connect with nature.
Get Up Close with Polar Bears in Cochrane
Ontario is home to around 900 to 1,100 polar bears, mostly in the remote lowlands of the far north. While spotting one in the wild can be a rare and lucky occasion, the next best thing is a visit to the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat. It’s the world’s only sanctuary dedicated to caring for and rehabilitating polar bears. Here, you can see rescued polar bears Ganuk and Henry roaming freely in a natural boreal forest setting.
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Sleep with Wolves at Cedar Meadows Wildlife Park
Cedar Meadows Wildlife Park offers guided safari tours and the chance to see bison, elk, and deer in their natural habitats. The Sleeping with the Wolves experience lets you spend the night in a luxury glass-walled chalet, just feet away from a pack of wolves.
Take a Walk with an Alpaca
Want to spend time with an alpaca? Several farms in The Seven welcome visitors. Dare2Dream Alpaca Farm in Espanola sells alpaca fiber clothing and showcases their soft fleece. Lonely Oak Alpacas in Callander offers handcrafted alpaca items, with a farm store full of cozy gifts. For a hands-on experience, Dream Acres Alpacas in Matheson offers "Body and Soul Alpaca Walks" and a cozy trailer stay. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to connect with these adorable creatures!
Meet a Herd of Bison in Earlton
Bison du Nord is a family-owned farm offering bilingual guided tours through its herd of 350 bison. It's a great way to learn about bison history, care, and sustainable farming practices. You’ll get an up-close look at these powerful animals as they roam freely. Before or after the tour, stop by the farm shop, which sells bison meat products, apparel, and souvenirs. Tours run on Saturdays from June to September, so it’s the perfect summer outing.
Itineraries
- Polar Bears
- Wolves
- Birding
- Wildlife Adventure
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