At Tyendinaga Cavern & Caves, we pride ourselves on offering a sustainable and ethical tourism experience. Maintaining the integrity of the land is extremely important to us. Here are some of the ways we strive to achieve this:

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• Materials in the cavern and park area (such as stone, gravel and sand) were sourced directly from the property, nothing hauled in or out

• Work in the caves was done by hand, using manual or small power tools - absolutely no drilling or blasting

• The work that has been done to restore the cavern will last the test of time, due to the natural preservation mechanisms of the underground environment

• Geo-thermal temperature control in the cavern all year round - no heat or A/C necessary!

• We do not allow people to touch the fossils, formations, or walls in the cavern as the natural oils on your skin can cause damage

• Lumber for fencing and pavilion also sourced from the property. Thinning the overgrowth of trees is necessary for the function of the forest.

• Water is pumped from an underground stream and returns to the ground, creating a zero waste cycle

• We use natural soaps and cleansers in our washroom facilities to prevent harmful chemicals from leaching into the ground

• We use a paperless reservation system, eliminating the need to print tickets

• Protected park environment invites wildlife

• Bat holes in the caves allow them to freely enter and exit, and encourages hibernation in the winter months

• We encourage our guests to do what they can as well - please use our recycling facilities, conserve water, and leave our place more beautiful than you found it!