Scenic Caves Nature Adventures

If you are in a decent shape is a good place to go. Lot of walking and climbing. View is fantastic and the staff was really helpful. We paid $ 100 for a family of 4 with 2 children under 10. The price includes the use of the washroom that looks exactly like a public one in a road of a 3^rd world country and the wait time was 25 minutes because there is only 2 toilets for females. Real shame.

My husband and I visited the Scenic Caves this past weekend as part of our anniversary weekend.
For $ 96 tax included you get a fantastic package.
First you get hooked up to all of your equipment including everything you will need to keep you safe.
You get a walking tour through multiple parts of the mountains and scenery.
The suspension bridge is very interesting, it sways if multiple people are on it, but you are completely and totally safe.
We then get taken on a tractor ride up and around the scenery until we get to the treetop trekking.
The treetop trekking is incredible! Basically you are walking on a very thin plank and manoeuvring between trees. it’s very cool and heart stopping.
Once you’ve reached the end of the line you get to zip line 300ft back down to the ground.
Which is fantastic!
Once you reach the ground you’ve given some water and a granola bar which is really nice because by the time I was done that part of the tour I was wiped!
Then we got back on the tractor and got taken up to the caves, got a bit of a history lesson about the area which was really neat.
We then walked through the caves which really is only two caves.
I was a bit disappointed that we didn’t spend more then 10 – 15 minutes here as it seemed like it was rushed.
Once we finished walking through the caves we went down the 1000ft zipline to the bottom which was really incredible.
Overall the tour was pretty neat, Our guides Taylor and Tiffany were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made our tour a lot of fun and I would recommend them to anyone who takes the tour!
The only thing I was disappointed in was that there is no option for photographs. On previous zipline tours there has always been a photographer who takes photos of everyone, but on this tour, you can bring your own camera along, but it’s kind of hard to take photos of yourself ziplining…

This tour was so much fun!!! It is a little far out of the city, 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. But once you get there it’s worth it. It’s at the base of Blue Mountain so lots of nature and beautiful scenery.
We road trip our way up there and once we arrive we were greeted warmly by the front desk staff and after payments and waivers were done they explained all our options for the day.
We decided to explore some of the caves and hike before it was time for our zip lining and tree trekking portion. The trails were fun, different terrains and it brings you through caves (temperature really dips because there is water running underneath the ground) and forest area.
I’d recommend the Fat Man’s Misery, an extremely small space (most narrow point if only 14′) and you have to shoulder your way through the cave with technique.
There’s also a lot of history (some was explained during our tour) showcased on little signs around the area about the indigenous people who used to reside there.
Finally after a quick workout, we headed back to the main cabin where we put on our gear with our experienced guides Nicole and Kayla helping us. They were both professional, yet friendly and approachable. I felt safe with them guiding us. There wasn’t a lot of walking since they drove us up the mountain in a tractor.
The tree trekking was a bit scary but fun. We had some training on the ground which was much appreciated. The guides were in the front and following behind so we felt safe.
The zip lining was exhilarating, I’m scared of heights but honestly their frequent checks of our harnesses every time we were about to jump was reassuring. We have 2 zip lines and could have paid $ 10 for another one. It was really fun and I’d recommend it even for those non-​dare devils, it’s just great views and thrill.
the suspension bridge is also worth a visit, beautiful history and views of the Georgian Bay.

I am writing this review based on the Eco Adventure Tour that I took with my boyfriend. I completely agree that the caves themselves are more or less a rip off because yes it is a neat place to go but,
1. It is a twenty-​something fee to just enter the place
2. there are a total of two caves; fat mans misery and the ice cave
Anywho, back to my review of the eco tour. In short we had a great time, we took the three hour tour that included a walking trail, the suspension bridge, two zip lines, tour of the caves and the tree top trek. Afterwards we were free to explore on our own for as long as we liked. My favorite was the tree top trek, so that is where my review will start:
TREE TOP TREK: it is a little challenging at first (in my opinion at least) as you have to carefully put one foot in front of the other along thin planks and maneuver yourself with a pulley along the tree tops. This was my first time doing something like this and it was awesome! The view was great (check out my pictures) the staff were really friendly, letting me stay at the back because I wanted to take pictures and helpful when I was asking questions about how the trek was built. This part of the adventure would have been a ⁵⁄₅ stars in my books.
ZIP LINES X 2: The first zip line comes at the end of the tree top trek and is the method of transportation from the trees to the ground. It is a much smaller zip line then the other one at the end of the entire tour but still a blast. The second zip line was the longer one and it was a really great time. (a plus to this tour is that you will get to ride the longest twin zip in Canada «Thunderbird» for 15.00, a discounted price, if you choose to do so) There isn’t much else to explain about the zip lines, the name is pretty self explanatory. This would have also been a ⁵⁄₅ stars.
THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE: This was built by archers over a protected forest, which I found pretty cool. It sways and moves as you walk but no worries it would need an insane amount of weight in order to fall. The view is fantastic, we were here in the spring but the fall would probably be breathtaking. The bridge itself I thought was really cool but the fact that I was charged money to see this, seems odd to me. ³⁄₅ stars for the suspension bridge.
THE TOUR OF THE CAVES: Um. No. This was not even a tour, yes there was a little explanation about certain aspects of this area and a mini history lesson about the native tribes who lived in this area, which I liked. However, you are not allowed to explore the caves and we spent probably all of ten minutes down here. ²⁄₅ stars for the caves.
THE WALKING TOUR: This was nice, we got to see and learn a little more about the land, enjoyed some very awesome views and got to know the area better. Yes, I am a nerd and I love learning new things so I really enjoyed this. I am also a nature enthusiast so learning about the different animals and foliage in the area was fascinating. If this is not your thing don’t worry it is a walking excursion from point A to point B that takes a small amount of time.
In conclusion, the tree top trek and zip lining is really what the Eco Adventure tour is all about. The staff are friendly and know a lot about their jobs, willing to answer questions and speak one on one during the tour. I paid 95.00 a person and while I did have a good time, I cannot help but feel as if the caves themselves took away from the experience. This is an expensive place but the views are spectacular and that is why I would pay to go the Scenic Caves again.

There are no caves…
What you will find is a gorge that you can walk through and slippery rocks. It’s a free-​for-​all for you to discover. Safety is at times questionable.
The bridge is amazing. Quite an adventure and the highlight of the 2 hours. But twenty-​some dollars to just walk around on your own… I’ll let you determine if it is worth it.

Still waiting to see caves. Don’t get mislead by the name of the place there are no caves here. There are crevasses that you walk through between towering walls of rock. The closest thing they have to a cave is one that is about 10 feet long that they call the refridgerator. There are nice trails and it is fun to walk amongst the cliffs. The view from top is amazing. The suspension bridge is fun too.

Scenic Caves!
This place is great for families and small children.
It’s like an introduction to hiking for 10 year olds. If you are an outdoor enthusiast you may want to just hike the Bruce or Hockley nearby and skip the visit here unless you are here with your kids.
It’s insanely busy. It’s a mix of tourist families and beach partiers taking a break from beer bongs and dancing to LMFAO.
It’s like what I imagine Marineland to be… but replace dolphins and sea mammals with scenic caves, and instead of the Skyscreamer, you’ll want to ride the Zipline over and over again… everyone loves… oh wait a minute.
Anyways, there’s not much athletic about this park. It’s a fun place to walk through that’s green with some cool views of Collingwood, Georgian Bay and the forest.
Everything is easily marked and very walkable. There are walking trails with woodchips and guardrails and steps. A few of the caves are neat. Fat Man’s Misery was fun to squeeze through… you just have to line up for about 20 minutes behind some climbing and yelling kids.
The suspension bridge is a short walk from the entrance. It’s fun to walk across because it’s sways a little and I liked the view… but it’s not overly exciting.
After completing your 2 hour walk that you paid 22 bucks for, you can get overpriced soft serve near the entrance! =D
I’m glad I checked this place out, and I’d return one day with kids (maybe).
Also, they are motorcycle friendly (other than the gravel parking lot) and they will let you store your helmet and gear at the ticket office.
Anyways, check this place out if you want some family fun with caves and crowds!

When you’re a little person, you’re often restricted from fun, adventurous activities due to safety regulations and whatnot. Consequently, amusement parks are usually not as fun for me as they are for my friends.
Although I didn’t meet the 4’8″ height requirement for the Eco Adventure Tour, I read on the website that those who are not tall enough can go on the tour if they have someone who can reach 6′ high with them. I called the information line to make sure it was okay for me to go and then made my reservations.
After getting harnessed and going through introductions, we walked across the suspension bridge. The views from both the suspension bridge and the lookout points on this tour are breathtaking. On a great day supposedly, you have a 10 km view from the bridge.
The treetop walk was a thrilling experience; we walked on wooden planks as high as 50 feet above the ground. This is also where I came into some difficulty, and it’s the reason why the height requirement exists for the tour. Due to my height, I needed help clipping and un-​clipping myself from the cables when moving between the trees. I also had some difficulty walking through some parts because my harness cable was too short and there was some restraint. However, I was able to make it through the whole route, and a guide was there behind my friends and I in case we needed assistance.
There are two zip-​lines in the tour, a 300-​feet one in the forest, and a 1000-​feet one that brings you back to the front of the park. Both of these lines provided exhilarating experiences. The tour also includes rides on a tractor trailer through the woods and a tour of the caves. After you’re done the tour, I recommend also checking out the caves that are not in the tour and attempting to go through Fat Man’s Misery. Conquering Fat Man’s Misery was definitely an ego-​booster!
The cost of the tour is a bit pricey, but it is all worth it. The tour guides were knowledgeable and super-​friendly, and this tour was an amazing experience. Zip-​lining was on my bucket list of things to do, and I’m glad I was able to cross it off with my trip to Scenic Caves! I’m also glad my height didn’t stop me from being able to have this adventure. I want to eventually try the Thunderbird Twin Zip-​line, so I will be back one day!

We had a blast!!!
I’ve heard so much about the scenic cave and the hanging bridge.
The Hanging Bridge
Do not expect much. It was a bit lame because; it’s not scary as advertised and second, it’s really short bridge walk. I’ve seen longer bridges in other places. This one was a tiny bridge, like a baby bridge.
The Cave
It’s a very athletic activity. Your arthritis will act up. Intensely. It’s good to experience though. You get to see 18 different points of interests (some of them sounds like a marketing gimmick but who cares). You start from the bottom of the cave up to the peak and down at the bottom. You will repeat this again after your adventure — to the parking lot.
No handicap access.

We went on the Eco Tours that they provided for the scenic caves.
The area itself was quite cool and very relaxing. There was a play area with playgrounds, a smaller train traveling around with people around the main complex, a nice little lake, and a miniature golf course. We had some nice pictures in this area.
As for the tour itself, it was fun, exciting, and the staff was very friendly. On our Eco tour, the tour guide walked us through the suspension bridge and gave us a little history. The view from the bridge was quite spectacular, and walking across the wobbly bridge was a little scary.
Next we were pulled in a seated tractor cart up to the walk on the tree tops. We were fully geared for it, and it was a little scary walking from tree to tree on what looks like 8 inch wooden planks. We had a blast.
After that, we had a 330 feet zip line. A little shock at first, but oh so much fun! Everyone on the tour was just beaming with excitiement.
We were tractored to the caves next. Well, it was more walking through 2 sides full of ancient rock cliffs, but it was nice to see.
After all this, it was capped off with a 1000 feet zip line back to the main complex.
The staff was great. The tour was fun. Everyone had a blast. It was well worth the price of the tour.

I’ll caveat my review by disclosing that I went to Scenic Caves simply for the views from the suspension bridge. I had family in town and wanted to take them to see the beautiful fall foliage that Ontario has to offer. So we drove the two hours north to Collingwood to see the sights.
We arrived at Scenic Caves and, as we were buying our tickets, were told that we weren’t wearing tennis/​running shoes, and therefore couldn’t cross the bridge. After a little wrangling, they realized we weren’t trying to get onto the trails, and they let us in, by which I mean they let us pay $ 24.50 each to cross a 400 ft bridge.
Speaking of cost, Scenic Caves isn’t cheap, at least not if you just want to cross the bridge. And, naturally, they don’t have a fee just for crossing the bridge. Be prepared to break out your wallet. And, oh by the way, you better wear your trainers, too.
The bridge is about a ten minute walk from the main area and they have a tractor that will take you down. If you can only take it one way, take it back up, because it’s a pretty steep climb back up if you miss the tractor. They give you a little history and basically tell you that you’re as high as the eiffel tower. Not sure if that’s really true, as I’ve been to le tour eiffel, but whatev. The bridge crossing was anti-​climactic. It was short and, while the views of the Georgian Bay are pretty awesome, I’m guessing there are other places that are probably gratis where I could have seen the same thing.
If you’re in the Collingwood area for a visit to Blue Mountain, this would be a nice add-​on; trust me and don’t plan a trip specifically to cross a bridge.