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Things to Do

CANNING RIVER

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Castledare Miniature Railway

MINIATURE RAILWAY

ANYONE CAN RIDE

  • See Canning River Regional Park

  • 2 stations - Nina and Wilson, Canning River Cafe is at the Wilson Station

  • Wilson Station - Public run days are on the 3rd Sunday of each month 
    from 10:00am - 1:30pm. Diesel services only. (Kent St. Weir)

  • Nina Station - Public run days are on the 1st Sunday of each month 
    from 11:00am - 2:30pm. Steam & Diesel Service generally available.

    (Castledare Place Wilson)

MORE INFO

https://www.castledare.com.au/

SO MUCH TO EXPLORE

Canning River Regional Park

  • Canning River Regional Park extends for
    6km along both sides of the Canning River

  • Diverse habitats, Salt Water Estuary

  • Wetlands, Woodlands 

  • Dual use paths for walking and cycling

  • Lots of walking trails

  • Canoeing and Kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Historical Sites 

  • Birds and other wildlife

  • Picnic Areas

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/canning-river

MORE INFO

Canning River Eco Education Centre

SOMETHING FOR

THE WHOLE FAMILY

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  • Sustainability and Environmental Education in support of of children, adults, schools, community groups and the general public

  • Located on the banks of the Canning River, adjoining Canning River Cafe 

  • Raises awareness and positive action for the health of our natural environment

  • Venue Hire available

  • Resources and Information for Schools and the general public

  • School holiday programs, workshops, events, school excursions, cockatoo kids club and community learning programs

MORE INFO

https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/places-and-events/places-to-learn/canning-river-eco-education-centre

Address: Corner of Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson WA 6107
Postal: Locked Bag 80, Welshpool WA 6986
Phone: (08) 9461 7160
Email: creec@canning.wa.gov.au
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday 
For all email enquiries CREEC will respond to your request within 10 working days.

Kent St Weir

  • Part of Canning River Regional Park

  • Popular Recreation Spot

  • Pedestrian crossing over Canning River

  • BBq’s

  • Sheltered picnic tables

  • Children’s Playground

  • Designated canoe launching facility

MORE INFO

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/kent-street-weir

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Wilson Park Dog

Exercise Area

  • An off leash area for your dogs to roam

  • Fully fenced

  • Sits next to the Kent St Weir

  • Walk dogs on lead through the Caning River Regional Park

  • Dog Friendly cafe Canning River Cafe is across the car park 

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