| Membership | Price (+HST) |
|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
Discovery at the Fishway
Event Information
Accessible EventDate & Time:
April - Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Fishway, Cootes Paradise
Types:
Discovery Activities & Tours, Drop In, Family-Friendly
Length:
At Your Leisure
Admission:
Free
Event Description
Discovery at the Fishway
Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail.
2025 Lift Schedule
Operation lasts approximately 30 minutes
- March: After ice out, Monday to Friday 2:30 p.m.
- April: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- May and June: Monday to Friday 2:30 p.m.
- July and August: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:30 p.m.
- September to November: No pre-scheduled operations
2025 Weekend / Holiday Lift Schedule
Operation lasts approximately 30 minutes
- Sunday, April 13: 10 a.m. and 2p.m.
- Sunday, May 11: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Mother's Day)
- Sunday, June 15: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Father's Day)
Note: The Fishway does not operate on statutory holidays unless noted or the Friday before a weekend lift.
The Fishway will not operate on:
- Friday, April 11
- Monday, April 21
- Friday, May 9
- Friday, June 13
Where is the Fishway?
The Fishway is located along the south-east side of Cootes Paradise (map below).
- Park at Princess Point (directions) OR take Hamilton Transit to the Princess Point Loop stop
- Walk down the Desjardins Trail to the fishway (approximately 10 minute walk).
