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Deep Bay Marine Field Station

Guided Tour Booking Form

Book your Guided Tour at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station

Please Note:

The station is closed to public drop-in visitors for the fall/winter off-season from September until May.
During the off-season, public entry is only permitted with advance booking using the form below.
Guided tours are one hour long, and include two floors of the station.
Tours are mainly indoors with some time spent on outside deck if weather allows.
An elevator is available for visitors with mobility issues.
Touch tank time is included in the tour.
A minimum of 10 people is required to book a tour.
Maximum number of people for a tour is 30.

Guided Tour Rates (including tax)

Adults (18+) $ 13.00
Students (6 -17) $ 7.00
Children (up to 5) Free

Name *

First and Last Name

Email *

Phone *

Group Name

# of People (Approximate is fine) *

A minimum of 10 people is required to book a tour.

Preferred Date of Visit *

Month

Day

Year

Please plan your visit at least one week in advance. Note we do not offer tours on weekends.

Alternative Dates

Month

Day

Year

Arrival Time *

Hour

Minute

Tour is one hour long.

Booking Policies *

I understand that my tour may be condensed, modified or run late as a result of late arrivals.

I understand that my group is welcome to pay all together or separately, by cash, credit, debit or cheque when we arrive

I understand that tours may be cancelled up to 2 business days before the field trip date at no charge. Any tours cancelled with less notice may be charged a cancellation fee.

Special Needs/Additional Comments