Layers of Natural History: Picton Nature Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Explore Prince Edward County’s rich ecology on a 75-minute Picton walking tour led by local ecologist Ewa. Discover how ancient limestone formations, glaciers, and waterways shaped the town’s landscape. Starting at Queen Elizabeth Park, enjoy views of Picton Bay, pass historic sites like Shire Hall and Marsh Creek, and follow Picton Harbour’s ecological evolution. Learn about Indigenous travel routes, native wildlife, marshland ecosystems, and green burials at Glenwood Cemetery. See how Delhi Park transformed from landfill to natural haven. This immersive nature walk reveals how Picton’s geology, biodiversity, and history are deeply connected—perfect for visitors seeking eco-tourism and local insight in Prince Edward County.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Meeting Location
17 Hill Street
Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
47 Ferguson Street
Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
The tour ends in the Glenwood Cemetery.
What To Expect
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Queen Elizabeth Park (pass by)
Shire Hall (pass by)
Bridge Street (pass by)
Picton Harbour (pass by)
Marsh Creek Park (pass by)
Delhi Park (pass by)
Glenwood Cemetery (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-110804P983
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- App for Android and iOS.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour.
- Food and drink.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Layers of Natural History: Picton Nature Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Layers of Natural History: Picton Nature Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
