School & PUBLIC Tours
Get to see bison up close and learn about this impressive animal!
Our 1.5 hour tours feature a tractor-towed wagon ride through the pastures where our herd of 400 bison grazes year-round.
Plan a fun family outing this summer
Plan a field trip with your students
PUBLIC Tours
This summer, discover the world of the mighty bison with family and friends! During this approximately
1.5 hour bilingual tour, an experienced guide will present the history of bison in North America and the ins and outs of caring for bison. Our farm is environmentally conscious and our animals are 100% grassfed.
Enjoy spotting cute bison calves that will have just been born in the spring! On the return leg, walk through the extensive corrals and handling facilities we use to sort the bison during roundups.
A unique opportunity to get up close with one of Canada’s most iconic animals!
*2023 SEASON NOW CLOSED* Thank you to all our visitors for a busy summer! Our last tour took place on September 2. We will be back in July of next year. Stay tuned for 2024 dates and tickets here!
During the summer season, public tours are offered on Saturdays, from July to September. Space is limited, tickets must be purchased online prior to the tour to save your spot.
For special large family events or corporate events, we can offer private tours during the summer and early fall months. Please contact us with approximate number of guests, preferred dates and type of event at
705-563-2206 or send us a message at bisondunord@gmail.com. Regular per person rates apply (minimum private tour charge is 300$). Friendly tip: Bison du Nord is a working family farm and we need to schedule these well in advance. Call early and if our schedule permits, we’ll be happy to accommodate your request!
Cost
Free for children under 2 years old
$12 children (3 to 17 years old)
$18 adult
*Plus applicable taxes and service fees.
Farm shop *New*
Browse our farm shop for apparel, souvenirs, bison meat and more! Open on summer tour days, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Group size
We can accommodate 35 people maximum on our wagon.
Clothing
Be farm ready! The whole visit takes place outside, so remember to dress accordingly. Part of the visit is on foot in the corral.
Weather
Visits will take place rain or shine. Our wagon is covered with a weather-resistant tarp to protect our guests from the elements.
Directions
Our farm is located just outside the small village of Earlton, ON, a 20-minute drive north from Temiskaming Shores or a 45 minute drive south from Kirkland Lake. We’re also close to the Ontario/Quebec provincial border, about an hour and a half from Rouyn-Noranda, QC and 45 minutes from Ville-Marie, QC.
Parking
Cars can easily park in our large yard.
Washroom *New*
A public washroom is available onsite.
Important biosecurity advisory
Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is an infectious viral disease in ruminants, including bison and sheep. Bison tend to be very susceptible, and deaths are frequent in exposed animals.
To help prevent the introduction and spread of MCF to our bison, please contact us ahead of your tour if you have visited a sheep farm or have come in contact with sheep in the week prior to your visit. Should this be the case, to further mitigate risks, we will ask that you disinfect the footwear you wore, wash your clothing thoroughly and dry it at a high temperature prior to your visit.
School Field Trips
During this 1.5 hour educational tour, an experienced guide will present the history of bison in North America and the ins and outs of caring for bison. Our farm is environmentally conscious and our animals are 100% grass fed.
Your class will enjoy spotting cute bison calves that will have just been born in the spring! On the return leg, students will get to walk through the extensive corrals and handling facilities we use to sort the bison during roundups.
This is an exciting opportunity for students of all ages to discover the world of the mighty bison!
School field trips are normally offered every weekday during the month of June, between 9 a.m. and
2 p.m. Tours can be offered in English and/or in French.
Contact us to book your tour at 705-563-2206 or send us a message at bisondunord@gmail.com.
Cost
$12 per student or accompanying adult, plus applicable taxes. Payment for total cost can be done by cheque on site or invoiced to the school.
Group size
20 people minimum / 35 people maximum
Farm shop *New*
Browse our farm shop for apparel, souvenirs, bison meat and more! Open before and after your tour.
Clothing
Be farm ready! The whole visit takes place outside, so remember to dress accordingly. Part of the visit is on foot in the corral.
Weather
Visits will take place rain or shine. Our wagon is covered with a weather-resistant tarp to protect our guests from the elements.
Supervision
At least one school staff member must accompany the group. The presence of parent chaperones is encouraged and welcomed.
Directions
Our farm is located just outside the small village of Earlton, ON, a 20 minute drive north from Temiskaming Shores or a 45 minute drive south from Kirkland Lake. We’re also close to the Ontario/Quebec border, about an hour and a half from Rouyn-Noranda, QC and 45 minutes from Ville-Marie, QC.
Parking
School buses can easily park in our large yard.
Washroom *New*
A public washroom is available onsite.
Prepare the visit in class! We recommend the children’s book Honouring the Buffalo: A Plains Cree Legend. We have a number of copies available in our farm shop for $24.99 each (also available in French). You can download the teacher’s resource guide and listen to the story in different languages.
Other fun resources:
- Watch this short video on the American Bison produced by Hinterland Who’s Who.
- Learn more about our bison farm and its history.
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