# The Taiga Animal Sanctuary

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- **Location:** East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
- **Price:** from CA$200.00/night
- **Rating:** 94% recommend (50 reviews)
- **Sites:** 3
- **Size:** 11 acres
- **Host:** Jennifer M.

## Overview

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## Highlights

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## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table, Wifi, Laundry, Hot Tub
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, Snow sports, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, Farm, Ranch

## Sites

- **The Cove** (vacation-rental, up to 4 guests, CA$250.00/night)
- **Cedar Suite** (cabin, up to 2 guests, CA$200.00/night)
- **Luna Suite** (cabin, up to 2 guests, CA$200.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> It was a nice secluded spot in the woods, animals are nice and friendly and our room was so beautiful, we love the hot tub and sauna! We would do it again definitely!!
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> - Ryan P., September 29, 2026

> I had such a beautiful experience at the Taiga Animal Sanctuary. The whole place felt incredibly peaceful, and being surrounded by such friendly, well-cared-for animals made it even more special. We arrived much earlier than the check-in time of 3 PM, and Jenny was so kind and welcoming—she graciously allowed us to check in early, which we truly appreciated. Her warmth really set the tone for our visit. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable experience, and I left with such lovely memories. I would definitely recommend this sanctuary to friends and anyone looking for a calm, unique getaway.
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> - Nisha A., March 27, 2026

> First of all, this is a beautiful property. The land is large, scenic, and peaceful, and the two cows were adorable (though one did swing his head at my boyfriend while being fed, so be cautious). That said, it is very expensive for what you get. The walkways to our room, to the hottub, where you have to park, and to see the cows were insanely icy. We almost fell multiple times. Some salt or sand would have made a big difference just for safety. Amenities were also disappointing. There is a hot tub and shower, but no bath towels — only hand towels. Luckily we brought our own. What’s frustratin…
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> - Gabrielle D., March 2, 2026

> The treehouse is so cute! It has a lot of amenities and the property itself is beautiful. I’d definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back. One thing to note - there’s no plumbing so the water is dispensed from a large water dispenser. This didn’t impact us, but I wanted to flag.
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> - Niveen  S., June 29, 2023

> This is my second time back at the Taiga’s retreat. Not only is this spot relaxing but it also connects you to nature and all it has to offer. The sauna was a beautiful touch to the spot —I’m sure the host will be seeing me again. 🤭
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> - Bree  B., February 13, 2023