| 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 – March
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.
2026 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
2026 Weekend / Holiday Lift Schedule
Operation lasts approximately 30 minutes
- Friday, April 3: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12 & 26: 10 a.m. and 2p.m.
- Sunday, May 10: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Mother’s Day)
- Saturday, May 23: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (World Fish Migration Day)
- Sunday, June 21: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Father’s Day)
Note: The Fishway does not typically operate on statutory holidays unless noted or the Friday before a weekend lift.
The Fishway will not operate on:
- April 10, 16, 24
- May 8
- June 19
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).
