The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has officially launched Jack Miner Experiences, a new immersive visitor program that opened to guests on March 31, 2026.
For the first time, visitors can experience the Sanctuary in an entirely new way through guided conservation programs, behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, and overnight stays on the historic property where Jack Miner pioneered bird banding more than a century ago.
The new offering introduces three ways to discover Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary:
•Accommodations: Guests can rent the Sanctuary lodge, “Jack’s Landing”, and enjoy a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by nature on the historic Sanctuary grounds.
• Half-Day Experience: A guided three-hour immersive conservation experience including a historical buildings tour, an introduction to the Sanctuary’s bird banding legacy, a live bird banding demonstration, a Build-Your-Own Bird Band session, and a catered lunch in Jack Miner’s historic home.
• Experience Packages: Guests can combine the guided experience with an overnight stay in the Sanctuary lodge, along with evening access to the grounds, exclusive trail access, and a private outdoor firepit gathering space.
The Full-Day Experience Package offers an even deeper connection to the Sanctuary with sunrise access to the pond-side photography blind, conservation workshops, private Carolinian forest birding access, and a farm-to-table dinner experience at The Banded Goose Brewery & Taproom in Kingsville.
“Jack Miner Experiences create a meaningful way for visitors to connect with the history, conservation work, and natural beauty of the Sanctuary,” said Matthew Olewski, Executive Director of The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary. “By offering immersive guided experiences and overnight stays on the property, we’re inviting guests to slow down, learn about bird conservation firsthand, and become part of the ongoing legacy that began here over a century ago.”
Bookings are now open at landhere.ca.
This project was funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
