Wolf Centre at Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
March 10 – 13, 2024
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve, 1305 Redkenn Road, Haliburton Forest
The Wolf Centre is a 5,000 square foot, all-indoor facility that houses self-guided, museum-style exhibits, a cinema and classroom, a souvenir shop, and a large indoor observatory, and it is wheelchair accessible! Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve staff are onsite to answer any questions you may have, so don’t be shy! The wolves are viewed through one-way glass from inside the building. Visit the observatory and maybe catch a glimpse of Haliburton Forest’s wolf pack: permanent residents of Haliburton Forest since 1993.
March 10, 11, 15, 17 @ 1:30 pm – Tracks, Scat & Snowshoes
Duration: 2 hrs
Physical Challenge Rating: This activity involves snowshoeing off trails through potentially deep snow.
Learn how to identify animals by the tracks and scat they leave behind. This program begins with a lesson on identifying and matching the tracks and scat of local wildlife to the animals who made them. Then, your guide will lead you on a snowshoe hike to search for tracks and scat in the snow to put your knowledge to use.
Snowshoes are provided, or you can bring your own. This program is best suited for ages 10+.
Wolf Centre cannot guarantee that tracks or scat will be found during the snowshoe hike. While there are often lots of fresh tracks in the snow, consider it a bonus along your hike to find signs of wildlife.
What’s Included?
Knowledgeable guide
Wolf Centre admission
Snowshoe rentals
March 12 @ 3-5 pm – Predator Prowl
Location: Haliburton Forest
Duration: 2 hrs
Physical Challenge Rating: Guests will be standing for the first portion, seated for the second portion
Learn about nature’s most fascinating four-legged and feathered predators. Haliburton Forest and Yours Outdoors have partnered with the Royal Canadian Falconry to offer this live animal experience. Hosted at Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre, this ~2 hr program will start with an introduction and education session about the resident wolf pack. Learn more about these elusive and beautiful predators while viewing them through the one-way glass of the observatory.
Next, meet a variety of aerial predators up close. Learn about the different ways in which different raptor species hunt and pursue their prey. Meet an American Kestrel, Peregrine hybrid, Gyrfalcon, Red-tailed hawk and of course, the wolves of the sky- the Harris’ hawk.
This program is perfect for animal lovers to see and learn about wolves and birds of prey up close.
Please Note: There will be no handling of the animals during this program.
What’s Included?
Wolf and Falconry Educators
Great Photo Ops
2 hours of up-close education
March 13 @ 4-6 pm – Painting With Wolves
Location: Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre
Duration:2 hrs
Physical Challenge Rating: Easily accessible
Join artist Harvey J Walker at Haliburton Forest for a beginner-level, step-by-step painting party, to capture the majestic wolves who call the Wolf Centre home. This class is catered to recreational artists, so no experience is required! There will be detailed, step-by-step directions from the instructor. You will be able to observe the real-life wolves in the centre, but your painting will be based on a provided template to learn.
Artist Harvey J Walker started painting over thirty years ago and participated in local shows with a group of artists who met regularly at his home. In 2010, he rediscovered his love of painting and the results showed quickly, winning the “Peoples Choice Award” at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery in Minden. Since then he’s participated in juried, solo and group shows as well as the Scugog Studio Tour, the Tour de Forest in Haliburton, and the Haliburton Highlands Studio Tour.
Please Note: That the image you create will not necessarily reflect the example shown.
What’s Included?
Skilled art instructor
All necessary painting materials
Your creation to take home