Group Tours
Farm tours exclusively for seniors groups, special needs facilities, and educational organizations (schools, etc.)
Farm Tours for the general public are no longer offered.
Farm Tours usually last 50 minutes and are a great way for select, approved groups to interact with the wee beasties, help in the feeding, and learn a little about where our food comes from.
When
Friday afternoons between 130pm – 5pm. One tour slot is available each Friday.
As the barn is unheated, please keep the weather in mind for any on-site tours!
Where
Tours are available at my farm, outside of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. I also ocassionally visit local daycare or care facilities in Antigonish, NS.
See the contact page for a map and full address.
Who
Tours are available for pre-approved groups and must be booked in advance by email or phone.
See the current list of approved groups or apply to join the list.
Currently Approved Groups
The below groups are approved to book on-site group tours for their organization. Why require pre-approval? As mentioned below in the Tour Details section, there are important details and conditions for a Group Tour that must be met for the safety of the animals, visitors, and to satisfy insurance requirement.
- Antigonish Town & County Summer Camp
- Glenn Haven Manor
- L’Arche Homes, Antigonish
- L’Arche Summer Camp, Antigonish
- l’École Acadienne de Pomquet
- Red Apple Children’s Centre
- RK MacDonald Nursing Home
- YMCA StFX Early Years Centre
Current Schedule
If you are interested in booking your group for a Friday afternoon visit please contact me.
- August 21 · RK MacDonald Nursing Home
- August 28 · RK MacDonald Nursing Home
- September 04 · Open
- September 11 · Open
- September 18 · RK MacDonald Nursing Home
- September 25 · RK MacDonald Nursing Home
Group Tours – Details
The below information is very important – please read carefully.
By booking a tour you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the below points:
Booking
- Farm Tours are provided by appointment only – no drop-ins are permitted.
- All tours are provided in exchange for a donation towards feed, insurance, and medical costs.
- The minimum suggested donation for a one hour visit is $60 for a long-term care facility or special needs group, $100 for a sumemr camp or class trip.
- There are currently no bathroom facilities available. Please plan accordingly.
Safety
- Electric fencing is in use throughout the Farm – children must be supervised at all times.
- No pets are allowed during Farm Tours. Period. Service animals can be accommodated with advance notice.
- No smoking on the premises. It is bad for my health and equally so for the animals.
- I must be notified in advance of any individuals visiting for a farm tour who may be prone to involuntary movement or sudden, loud outbursts due to medical or other conditions. Animals in general do not react well to being startled and in some circumstances may pose a danger to themselves or others when confronted with sudden movement or loud noises. Special arrangements can be made to ensure that any such guests have a safe, exciting visit.
Liability
- Simply Ducky Farm assumes no responsibility for the actions of visitors and will do everything possible to ensure that every visit is exciting, informative, and completely safe. Guests are requested to act responsibly and be mindful at all times of the animals’ personal space. Simply Ducky is not liable for events that occur as a result of visitor actions that contravene provided instructions, common sense, or are willfully harmful to the animals.